Catalytic cascade acetylation-alkylation of biofuran to C17 diesel precursor enabled by a budget acid-switchable catalyst

Li, Chuanhui; Li, Yuanzhong; Luo, Xiaoxiang; Li, Zhengyi; Zhang, Heng; Li, Hu; Yang, Song

doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2020.09.037

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“…We studied the catalytic mechanisms of cascade reactions in different types of acids (Brønsted acid and Lewis acid). Weak Brønsted acids and Lewis acids predominantly facilitate hydroxyalkylation and acetylation reactions, while strong Brønsted acids are chiefly responsible for the subsequent alkylation steps [75].…”

Section: Acetylation Reaction Of Methylfuranmentioning

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Recent Progress in the Conversion of Methylfuran into Value-Added Chemicals and Fuels

Wang,

Yan,

Sun

et al. 2024

Molecules

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2-methylfuran is a significant organic chemical raw material which can be produced by hydrolysis, dehydration, and selective hydrogenation of biomass hemicellulose. 2-methylfuran can be converted into value-added chemicals and liquid fuels. This article reviews the latest progress in the synthesis of liquid fuel precursors through hydroxyalkylation/alkylation reactions of 2-methylfuran and biomass-derived carbonyl compounds in recent years. 2-methylfuran reacts with olefins through Diels–Alder reactions to produce chemicals, and 2-methylfuran reacts with anhydrides (or carboxylic acids) to produce acylated products. In the future application of 2-methylfuran, developing high value-added chemicals and high-density liquid fuels are two good research directions.

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Section: Acetylation Reaction Of Methylfuranmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Progress in the Conversion of Methylfuran into Value-Added Chemicals and Fuels

Wang,

Yan,

Sun

et al. 2024

Molecules

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“…Biofurans are a small class of furan aldehydes and alcohols derived from a cellulosic fraction of biomass, which is the most widely distributed natural polymeric material on earth . In recent times, an increased effort has been made to utilize this cellulosic fraction of biomass and derived biofurans for the production of fuels and chemicals as renewable polymer industry feedstocks as alternatives to petroleum-based resources. − Acid-catalyzed depolymerization and dehydration of the cellulosic fraction are an extensively explored industrial route for the biofurans. Furfural or furan-2-aldehyde (FA) and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) are the most common biofurans formed in the dehydration of pentoses and hexoses, respectively.…”

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Spent Li-Ion Battery Electrode Material with Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide as a Reusable Catalyst for Oxidation of Biofurans

Amarasekara

Pinzon

Rockward

et al. 2022

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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The wide use of Li-ion batteries in energy storage has resulted in a new waste product stream rich in valuable metals Mn, Ni, and Co with well-known catalytic activities. In this work, a spent Li-ion battery electrode material with lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide is shown as an excellent reusable catalyst for oxidation of biomass-derived furan aldehydes and alcohols to their value-added oxidation products with applications in the sustainable polymer industry. A mechanically separated, combined cathode and anode black material from a spent DELL 1525 laptop battery was pyrolyzed in air at 600 °C to remove binders and electrolytes to prepare the catalyst. The SEM, XRF, and X-ray crystallography analysis of the catalyst showed the presence of C, O, Li, Ni, Co, and Mn, indicating the presence of a lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (LiNi x Mn y Co z O 2 )-type cathode material in the spent Li-ion battery employed in the study. This material was shown as an efficient catalyst for the oxidation of aldehyde and alcohol functional groups in biofurans, furan-2-aldehyde, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural, and 5,5′-[oxybis(methylene)]bis[2-furaldehyde], to their corresponding carboxylic acids in 82−97% yield, at 120−140 °C, under 1.24 MPa oxygen, and in 0.10 M aq. Na 2 CO 3 medium.

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Diesel production from lignocellulosic residues: trends, challenges and opportunities

Infante,

Gomide,

Secchi

et al. 2024

Biofuels Bioprod Bioref

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This article aims to review the various techniques used to produce diesel from lignocellulosic biomass. Data were collected using the Web of Science database to identify trends, barriers, and prospects associated with the alternative methods used. The analysis reviewed 359 papers published between 2006 and 2021, focusing on three key areas: biomass pretreatment, biomass conversion, and biorefining. Pretreatment technologies require extensive research to reduce excessive energy and reagent consumption, thereby reducing overall costs. Fast pyrolysis and lipid‐producing microorganisms have been shown to be the most promising conversion routes due to their versatility in utilizing different lignocellulosic residues and producing a wide range of marketable co‐products. The most widely used method used for refining is hydroprocessing coupled with catalysts, with the objective of improving bio‐oil quality. Two of the main challenges are the excessive cost of the overall process and the limitations imposed by the technology. These limitations require processing optimization to achieve sustainable production and valuable co‐products. The growth of lignocellulosic diesel production will depend on the integration with other biodiesel and biofuel production processes by the optimization of new processes and the generation of new bioproducts to increase efficiency and reduce costs for commercial viability.

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Catalytic cascade acetylation-alkylation of biofuran to C17 diesel precursor enabled by a budget acid-switchable catalyst

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Recent Progress in the Conversion of Methylfuran into Value-Added Chemicals and Fuels

Recent Progress in the Conversion of Methylfuran into Value-Added Chemicals and Fuels

Spent Li-Ion Battery Electrode Material with Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide as a Reusable Catalyst for Oxidation of Biofurans

Diesel production from lignocellulosic residues: trends, challenges and opportunities

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