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Furfurals as chemical platform for biofuels production

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Abstract

In this chapter we present a review of the different conversion strategies for the catalytic upgrading of furfurals, specifically furfural and hydroxymethyl furfural, which are two chemical building blocks from lignocellulosic biomass for the production of transportation fuels, as well as useful acids, aldehydes, alcohols and amines. Reactions and catalysts for aldolcondensation, etherification, hydrogenation, decarbonylation and ring opening of furfurals are discussed. Specific examples are reviewed for hydrogenation and decarbonylation with emphasis on reaction pathways and kinetics analysis, comparing the behaviour of different metal catalysts.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHeterogeneous Catalysis in Biomass to Chemicals and Fuels
EditorsDavid Kubicka, Iva Kubickova
Chapter5
Number of pages42
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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