Catalytic production of tetrahydropyran (THP): a biomass-derived, economically competitive solvent with demonstrated use in plastic dissolution
Raka G. Dastidar, Min Soo Kim, Panzheng Zhou, Zaneta Luo, Changxia Shi, Kevin J. Barnett, Daniel J. McClelland, Eugene Y.‐X. Chen, Reid C. Van Lehn, George W. Huber
Abstract
Tetrahydropyran (THP) is a five-carbon heterocyclic ether that is non-carcinogenic, non-peroxide forming, biodegradable, and economically competitive with tetrahydrofuran (THF) as a solvent.
Topics & Concepts
TetrahydropyranTetrahydrofuranDissolutionBiomass (ecology)ChemistrySolventCatalysisOrganic chemistryRing (chemistry)GeologyOceanographyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationChemical Synthesis and Reactions