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Production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural from Direct Conversion of Cellulose Using Heteropolyacid/Nb2O5 as Catalyst

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Author(s):
Mancilha Nogueira, Jessica Siqueira [1] ; Santana, Vinicius Tomaz [1] ; Henrique, Paulo Vitor [1] ; de Aguiar, Leandro Goncalves [1] ; Alves Silva, Joao Paulo [1] ; Mussatto, I, Solange ; Carneiro, Livia Melo [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Engn Sch Lorena, Dept Chem Engn, BR-12602810 Lorena, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: CATALYSTS; v. 10, n. 12 DEC 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

This study aimed to select the best reaction conditions to produce 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from cellulose using heterogeneous catalyst based on a heteropolyacid (H3PW12O40-HPW) and Nb2O5. Initially, the influence of the temperature (160 or 200 degrees C), acetone:water ratio (50:50 or 75:25 v/v), cellulose load (5% or 10% w/v) and catalyst concentration (1% or 5% w/v) on HMF production from cellulose was evaluated through a Taguchi's L-16 screening experimental design. Afterwards, the main variables affecting this process, namely the temperature (160-240 degrees C) and acetone:water ratio (60:40-90:10 v/v), were optimized using a central composite rotatable design. Next, a kinetic study on HMF production from cellulose was carried out. Finally, HMF production from cellulose obtained from different biomass sources was evaluated. It was found that the reaction conditions able to result in maximum HMF yield, i.e., around 20%, were 200 degrees C, acetone:water ratio of 75:25 (v/v), 10% w/v of cellulose, and 5% w/v of catalyst concentration. The kinetic study revealed that the Langmuir-Hinshelwood-Hougen-Watson approach fit to the experimental data. Under the optimized conditions, the catalyst HPW/Nb2O5 was also effective in converting different sources of cellulose into HMF. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/03714-8 - Heterogeneous acid catalysts applied to glucose and cellulose conversion for hydroxymethylfurfural production
Grantee:Jéssica Siqueira Mancilha Nogueira
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 17/24050-8 - Development of heteropolyacid catalysts and their application for the production of hydroxymethylfurfural from cellulose
Grantee:Livia Melo Carneiro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants