Roles of acidic sites in alumina catalysts for efficient <scp>d</scp>-xylose conversion to lactic acid
Sirapassorn Kiatphuengporn, Anchalee Junkaew, Chuleeporn Luadthong, Sutarat Thongratkaew, Chakrit Yimsukanan, Siripit Songtawee, Teera Butburee, Pongtanawat Khemthong, Supawadee Namuangruk, Manaschai Kunaseth, Kajornsak Faungnawakij
Abstract
Active Lewis acid sites in γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> promote the catalytic activity for lactic acid production from <sc>d</sc>-xylose.
Topics & Concepts
XyloseLactic acidCatalysisChemistryXylose metabolismLewis acids and basesBacteriaOrganic chemistryBiochemistryFermentationBiologyGeneticsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication