Efficient Conversion of Carbohydrates to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) Using ZrCl4 Catalyst in Nitromethane

Solvent nitromethane along with a variety of metal chloride and mineral acids as catalyst were studied for the synthesis of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a key precursor in the formation of alternative fuel 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) and other value added chemicals. Reaction time, temperature and cata...

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Main Authors: Raju S. Thombal, Vrushali H. Jadhav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alpha Creation Enterprise 2014-09-01
Series:Biofuel Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.biofueljournal.com/pdf_6143_8ea68763450b91f09f3f356393bc7c6e.html