The production of valuable biopolymer precursors from fructose
Xuan Liu, Daniel C.Y. Leong, Yujie Sun
Abstract
A two-step process consisting of microwave dehydration and electrocatalysis is developed to synthesize biopolymer precursors from fructose without the separation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.
Topics & Concepts
BiopolymerFructose5-hydroxymethylfurfuralChemistryDehydrationChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryPolymerBiochemistryEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionCarbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis