Catalytic Conversion of Levulinic Acid into 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran: A Review.
Molecules
; 29(1)2024 Jan 02.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38202825
ABSTRACT
Biomass-derived furanics play a pivotal role in chemical industries, with 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MTHF), a hydrogenated product of levulinic acid (LA), being particularly significant. 2-MTHF finds valuable applications in the fuel, polymer, and chemical sectors, serving as a key component in P-series biofuel and acknowledged as a renewable solvent for various chemical processes. Numerous research groups have explored catalytic systems to efficiently and selectively convert LA to 2-MTHF, using diverse metal-supported catalysts in different solvents under batch or continuous process conditions. This comprehensive review delves into the impact of metal-supported catalysts, encompassing co-metals and co-catalysts, on the synthesis of 2-MTHF from LA. The article also elucidates the influence of different reaction parameters, such as temperature, type and quantity of hydrogen source, and time. Furthermore, the review provides insights into reaction mechanisms for all documented catalytic systems.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Molecules
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Country of publication:
Suiza