Synergistic catalysis of imidazole acetate ionic liquids for the methanolysis of spiral poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) under a mild condition
Xiaoling Qu, Guangyuan Zhou, Rui Wang, Bolei Yuan, Min Jiang, Jun Tang
Abstract
Methanolysis of PEF which has weak crystallization induced by the inherent angle of 129.4° between the carboxylates on the furan ring, can proceed under a mild condition through the synergistic catalysis of [BMIm][OAc].
Topics & Concepts
ImidazoleIonic liquidCatalysisChemistryFuranEthyleneRing (chemistry)CrystallizationOrganic chemistryMedicinal chemistryIonic liquids properties and applicationsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionChemical Synthesis and Reactions