Levulinic acid production from furfural: process development and techno-economics
Bharath Velaga, Nageswara Rao Peela
Abstract
In this work, we developed a process to convert furfural/xylose to levulinic acid via a hydroxymethylation route in an energy effective microwave reactor. Detailed plant flow model, Sankey diagram and techno-economic analyses were performed.
Topics & Concepts
Levulinic acidFurfuralXyloseProcess engineeringProcess (computing)ChemistryProduction (economics)Pulp and paper industryWork (physics)Biochemical engineeringOrganic chemistryComputer scienceEngineeringCatalysisFermentationEconomicsMechanical engineeringOperating systemMacroeconomicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies