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Efficient conversion of cellulose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over niobia/carbon composites.
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Chemical Engineering Journal . Jan2018, Vol. 332, p528-536. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- A series of novel niobia/carbon composites were synthesized by hydrothermal method following by carbonization with niobium tartrate and glucose as precursors, and used in the conversion of glucose and cellulose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). These catalysts were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, N 2 adsorption/desorption, NH 3 -TPD and Py-FTIR techniques and the results showed that the Nb/C catalysts were agglomerated particles, with weak to medium acid strength and suitable Brønsted/Lewis acid sites. When used in the hydrolysis and dehydration of cellulose, as high as 53.3% yield of HMF was achieved over Nb/C-50 catalyst at 170 °C for 8 h, accompanied with 24.5% glucose, with the total conversion of cellulose, indicating the high carbon yield and excellent activity. Furthermore, this catalyst showed excellent recyclability and its catalytic activity still maintained after 8 cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13858947
- Volume :
- 332
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Chemical Engineering Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126084508
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2017.06.105