Temperature-responsive Zn-based catalysts for efficient catalytic conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates to ethyl lactate

Abstract

Chemical catalytic conversion of biomass-derived sugars to lactic acid has attracted considerable attention due to the cheap, abundant and renewable nature of biomass and the huge potential application in synthesis...

An encapsulation strategy to design an In-TS-1 zeolite enabling high activity and stability toward the efficient production of methyl lactate from fructose

“…10,11 Considering the global push toward carbon neutrality and sustainable manufacturing practices, the chemical catalysis of carbohydrates to produce LA and alkyl lactates, particularly methyl lactate (MLA), represents a greener and more promising alternative (Scheme 1). 8,12,13 Numerous studies have highlighted the effectiveness of catalytic systems, both homogeneous and heterogeneous, in converting sugars into LA and its ester derivatives under controllable conditions and with rapid reaction kinetics and superior product yields as compared to alternative production methods. Reports on homogeneous catalysts primarily concentrate on single and mixed Lewis acid synergistic systems, which exhibit outstanding catalytic performance.…”

“…10,11 Considering the global push toward carbon neutrality and sustainable manufacturing practices, the chemical catalysis of carbohydrates to produce LA and alkyl lactates, particularly methyl lactate (MLA), represents a greener and more promising alternative (Scheme 1). 8,12,13…”