Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reeti Kumar, Zhi Zhu, Changzhou Chen, Wenfei Cai, Jonathan Woon-Chung Wong, Jun Zhao
Summary: This study explores a resource-efficient and facile method of synthesizing FDCA from biomass-derived HMF using Co/N-C catalysts. The use of molten salts-assisted method and Co-N-x species formation significantly improve the catalyst's performance, leading to high HMF conversion and FDCA yield. The nitrogen-doped carbon matrix enhances the catalytic activity by providing good electron mobility. The change in reaction mechanism with the heating rate of Co/N-C is also observed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyue Wan, Nannan Tang, Qi Xie, Shuangyan Zhao, Chunmei Zhou, Yihu Dai, Yanhui Yang
Summary: A CuMn2O4 spinel oxide prepared via a freezing-assisted sol-gel method was used as a catalyst for the aerobic oxidation of 5-hydroxylmethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) in aqueous solvent, achieving a high FDCA yield. Kinetic studies showed the primary reaction route and the rate-determining step over the CuMn2O4 spinel. Characterization measurements indicated that the enrichment of Mn species and appropriate metal ratios on the catalyst surface facilitated oxygen mobility and enhanced FDCA formation through synergistic effects between Mn and Cu.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Grazia Totaro, Laura Sisti, Paola Marchese, Martino Colonna, Angela Romano, Claudio Gioia, Micaela Vannini, Annamaria Celli
Summary: This review provides an up-to-date overview of the main synthetic pathways to obtain FDCA from HMF, with a specific focus on process sustainability.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tao Shen, Bo Zhang, Yingying Wang, Pengpeng Yang, Ming Li, Ruijia Hu, Kai Guo, Kequan Chen, Ning Zhu, Liang Wang, Chenjie Zhu, Hanjie Ying
Summary: This study reports the aerobic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid using a fluorous silica gel-supported perfluoro-tagged gold nanoparticles catalyst. The research also successfully prepares bio-based semi aromatic nylon and investigates its properties. The findings suggest potential applications for these nylon materials.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobin Zuo, Padmesh Venkitasubramanian, Kevin J. Martin, Bala Subramaniam
Summary: In this study, FDCA was successfully produced by oxidizing crude HMF solution, with a yield of over 95%. By using Co/Mn/Br catalyst and optimizing reaction conditions, the crude solution containing high concentration of HMF was converted to FDCA, while unwanted byproducts were also transformed into FDCA. This method provides potential for cost-effective FDCA production in existing terephthalic plants.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Supakorn Tantisriyanurak, Sorasak Klinyod, Wanwipa Leangsiri, Watinee Nunthakitgoson, Asadawut Soyphet, Marisa Ketkaew, Anawat Thivasasith, Ploychanok Iadrat, Chadatip Rodaum, Thassanant Atithep, Mai Thanh Nguyen, Tetsu Yonezawa, Chularat Wattanakit
Summary: The nanostructured free-standing NiAl-MOR-CNTs electrocatalysts containing CNTs deposited on MOR zeolite/NiAl-LDH have been successfully fabricated. The synthesized composites exhibited excellent catalytic performance toward the electrochemical oxidation of HMF to FDCA. The design of electrocatalysts using conductive CNTs grown on highly dispersed metal active sites on zeolite/LDH composites demonstrated a high stability and recyclability.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Aiyong He, Liangliang Dong, Ning Xu, Soliman I. El-Hout, Jun Xia, Zhongyang Qiu, Jianlong He, Yuanfang Deng, Xiaoyan Liu, Lei Hu, Jiaxing Xu
Summary: FDCA is a platform chemical used to produce sustainable PEF, and this study developed a catalyst that enables the efficient oxidation of HMF to FDCA. The catalyst, a hybrid of HP-7 and AAO, showed self-activation and high efficiency in the oxidation process, resulting in complete conversion of HMF with excellent selectivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xue Wang, Xinyuan Guo, Xinmei Wang, Chi Li, Shanjun Wang, Han Li, Yan'an Gao, Yiying Li, Jinhui Wang, Huanjun Xu
Summary: A simple and metal-free catalytic system of (NaOBu)-Bu-t/DMF and an O-2 balloon efficiently converts 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) to furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid with an 80.85% yield. This catalytic system also transforms 5-HMF analogues and various types of alcohols to their corresponding acids in satisfactory to excellent yield.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Chunlin Chen, Lingchen Wang, Bin Zhu, Zhenqiang Zhou, Soliman El-Hout, Jie Yang, Jian Zhang
Summary: The conversion of biomass into value-added chemicals, particularly using 5-hydroxymethylfurfural as a key platform molecule, has garnered significant attention. The oxidation product 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid shows promise as an alternative to petroleum-based terephthalic acid for the synthesis of biodegradable plastics.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Chiliu Cai, Haiyong Wang, Haosheng Xin, Changhui Zhu, Chenguang Wang, Qi Zhang, Qiying Liu, Longlong Ma
Summary: Biomass conversion into fine chemicals and high value-added fuels is crucial for addressing energy scarcity and environmental pollution. FDCA, as a promising bio-based monomer, has wide applications and has attracted researchers' attention. Significant progress has been made in the research on producing FDCA from HMF, with various efforts on different metal catalysts.
CURRENT ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Priyanka Pal, Shunmugavel Saravanamurugan
Summary: The present study focuses on the development of a stable basic MnOx support for the efficient oxidation of HMF to FDCA in water without the need for an external base. The RuMn-2 catalyst, with a high number of basic sites and a high dispersion of Ru on the surface of MnOx, showed excellent performance in the oxidation reaction. The epsilon-MnO2 phase in the catalyst played a vital role in the reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weizhen Xie, Huai Liu, Xing Tang, Xianhai Zeng, Yong Sun, Xixian Ke, Tianyuan Li, Huayu Fang, Lu Lin
Summary: The study demonstrates the efficient conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) at high concentration using a two-step cascade reaction. The stability of HMF in 1,4-dioxane/H2O with a weak alkaline environment and the enhancement of superoxide radicals play crucial roles in achieving high FDCA yield.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kasanneni Tirumala Venkateswara Rao, Yulin Hu, Zhongshun Yuan, Yongsheng Zhang, Chunbao (Charles) Xu
Summary: The team successfully synthesized an inexpensive nitrogen-doped carbon material and applied it in the oxidation reaction of converting 5-HMF into FDCA, achieving good conversion and yield rates, making significant progress in the field of biomass conversion.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Wang, Zhe Zhang, Min Wang
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient NiO-N/C composite catalyst was prepared and showed high activity and stability in the electrochemical oxidation of HMF to FDCA in biomass.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenyu Li, Liyuan Huai, Panpan Hao, Xi Zhao, Yongzhao Wang, Bingsen Zhang, Chunlin Chen, Jian Zhang
Summary: The selective oxidation of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF) using modified carbon nanotube-supported Pd-based catalysts has shown promising results in producing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The catalysts achieved a high FDCA yield of 93.0% with full conversion of BHMF, outperforming the traditional route using 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) as substrates. The participation of PdHx active species with metallic Pd is believed to contribute to the improved performance. This research opens up new opportunities for synthesizing other valuable oxygenates using BHMF as an alternative feedstock.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
