Magnetic ZSM-5 zeolite: a selective catalyst for the valorization of furfuryl alcohol to gamma-valerolactone, alkyl levulinates or levulinic acid

Autor(es)

Lima, Thiago M. ; Lima, Carolina G. S. ; Rathi, Anuj K. ; Gawande, Manoj B. ; Tucek, Jiri ; Urquieta-Gonzalez, Ernesto A. ; Zboril, Radek ; Paixao, Marcio W. ; Varma, Rajender S.

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: GREEN CHEMISTRY; v. 18, n. 20, p. 5586-5593, 2016.
• Citações Web of Science: 24

Resumo

A magnetic ZSM-5 zeolite with a core-shell type structure was synthesized, fully characterized and had its catalytic activity evaluated on the valorization of bio-derived furfuryl alcohol. The catalytic system displayed a tuneable selectivity to gamma-valerolactone, alkyl levulinates and even levulinic acid by simply changing the reaction conditions. Furthermore, the catalyst could be easily recovered and reused for several reaction cycles without significant losses in its catalytic activity. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 15/17141-1 - Desenvolvimento e Estudos Mecanísticos de Novas Metodologias Sintéticas para Síntese de Compostos Bioativos
• Beneficiário: Ricardo Samuel Schwab
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular