Synthesis of jet fuel range polycyclic alkanes and aromatics from furfuryl alcohol and isoprene
Jingyuan Xu, Guangyi Li, Aiqin Wang, Yu Cong, Xiaodong Wang, Ning Li
Abstract
Jet fuel range C 10 and C 15 polycyclic alkanes and aromatics were synthesized with furfuryl alcohol and isoprene, two platform compounds which can be derived from lignocellulose.
Topics & Concepts
IsopreneFurfuryl alcoholJet fuelChemistryAlcoholOrganic chemistryRange (aeronautics)ButaneJet (fluid)Environmental chemistryMaterials scienceCatalysisPhysicsCopolymerPolymerComposite materialThermodynamicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesLignin and Wood Chemistry