Synthesis of renewable C–C cyclic oxygenated compounds dedicated for high-density biofuels from biomass-derived cyclopentanone

Abstract

Catalytic upgrading of biomass-derived molecules into high density bio-fuels via C-C coupling reactions is a very attractive topic. Herein, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate and basic magnesium carbonate, as the typical...

Catalyst-Free Acetalization of Biobased Furfural into Cyclic Acetal Fuel Additives with Biogenic Ethylene Glycol

“…The utilization of renewable biomass as raw materials for production of transport fuels and value-added chemicals can reduce the overdependence on fossil resources and promote the realization of carbon neutrality as well as an ecological circular economy. − Lignocellulose, constructed by cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, represents one of the most promising sustainable sources of raw carbon material, which is readily available in the form of nonedible agricultural and forestry waste. − The development of an efficient strategy to transform lignocellulose into fuels and valuable chemicals has attracted considerable attention over the past decade, resulting in various versatile biobased molecules (i.e., 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, levulinic acid, lactic acid, γ-valerolactone, and cyclopentanone) easily accessible from lignocellulose, − which serve as an important bridge to produce end products such as fuels and fine chemicals. − …”