Probing the effects of fructose concentration on the evolution of humins during fructose dehydration
Yexin Hu, Hui Li, Ping Hu, Linzhen Li, Di Wu, Zhidan Xue, Liangfang Zhu, Changwei Hu
Abstract
A universal understanding on the concentration-aggravated evolution of humins during fructose dehydration has been demonstrated, wherein difructose anhydrides act as the key intermediates for both 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and humin formations.
Topics & Concepts
HuminDehydrationFructoseChemistryFood scienceOrganic chemistryBiochemistryHumic acidFertilizerCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionMesoporous Materials and Catalysis