Solvent effect on xylose-to-furfural reaction in biphasic systems: combined experiments with theoretical calculations
Qixuan Lin, Qiwen Zhan, Rui Li, Shouwei Liao, Junli Ren, Feng Peng, Libo Li
Abstract
The promotion efficiency of organic solvents in biphasic systems for furfural production is influenced by four factors, and the most important factor is the solvation free energy of furfural (Δ G sol-ff ) in organic solvents.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralXyloseSolvationChemistrySolventOrganic chemistryOrganic solventComputational chemistryChemical engineeringCatalysisFermentationEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCarbohydrate Chemistry and SynthesisIonic liquids properties and applications