Catalyst-free valorization of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate to crotonic acid
Shimin Kang, Rujie Chen, Jinxia Fu, Jianhao Liang, Suxia Chen, Lijun Lu, Rongrong Miao
Abstract
A novel catalyst-free valorization process of PHB to CA in inert nonpolar solvents is developed. CA was obtained with a yield of 89 wt% and a purity of 91% via a simple consecutive process of pyrolysis at 210 °C and vacuum distillation at 60 °C.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisYield (engineering)DistillationChemistryPyrolysisOrganic chemistryVacuum distillationInertChemical engineeringMaterials scienceMetallurgyEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer crystallization and propertiesCatalysis for Biomass Conversion