ZSM-5 zeolite as a promising catalyst for the preparation and upgrading of lignocellulosic biomass-derived chemicals

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Author(s):	Lima, Carolina G. S. ; Jorge, Erlen Y. C. ; Batinga, Leyliane G. S. ; Lima, Thiago de M. ; Paixao, Marcio W. Total Authors: 5
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY; v. 15, p. 7-pg., 2019-02-01.
Abstract
The use of zeolite catalysts for biomass valorization has increasingly contributed to the development of more efficient and sustainable processes in recent times. ZSM-5 zeolites, in special, have displayed great potential as catalysts in such reactions owing to their promising features e.g. the tridimensional medium size pore system and the wide Si/Al ratio. Considering these facts, in this review we provide an outline of lignocellulosic biomass upgrading processes using ZSM-5 zeolites in their acidic form and exchanged with transition metals; we will cover not only the direct conversion of lignocellulosic biomass, but also the upgrading of its derivatives. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	14/50249-8 - Green chemistry: sustainable synthetic methods employing benign solvents, safer reagents, and bio-renewable feedstock
Grantee:	Arlene Gonçalves Corrêa
Support Opportunities:	Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program


FAPESP's process:	15/17141-1 - Development and Mechanism Studies of New Synthetic Methodologies for the Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds.
Grantee:	Ricardo Samuel Schwab
Support Opportunities:	Regular Research Grants