Zirconium and hafnium polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane complexes – green homogeneous catalysts in the formation of bio-derived ethers <i>via</i> a MPV/etherification reaction cascade
Shipra Garg, Daniel K. Unruh, Clemens Krempner
Abstract
Newly designed POSS supported zirconium and hafnium isopropoxides are robust, durable and selective homogeneous catalysts for the conversion of hydroxymethylfurfural to bis(isopropoxymethyl)furane <italic>via</italic> MPV/etherification reaction with isopropanol as a green solvent/reagent.
Topics & Concepts
ZirconiumHafniumCatalysisChemistryReagentHomogeneousSolventCascadeHomogeneous catalysisOrganic chemistryChromatographyPhysicsThermodynamicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionChemical Synthesis and ReactionsCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies