Structured Catalysts for Continuous Biphasic Furfural Synthesis from Biorefinery Feedstock.

ABSTRACT: Sustainable chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass can accelerate material transition. Heterogeneous catalysts provide a superior alternative to homogeneous catalysts for xylose dehydration to furfural, a promising platform chemical. This work uses 3D open-cell aluminum foam structures as catalyst support for the biphasic furfural synthesis from biorefinery hydrolysate (obtained via birch pretreatment). 3D open-cell aluminum foams were coated with commercial TiO₂. The foams were dip-coated in a solid slurry consisting of TiO₂ dispersed in water and binders. Coatings were found to be reproducible and mechanically stable. Catalytic activity testing of the TiO₂ foams showed ∼60-70% furfural selectivity at near-complete xylose conversion in the range of 170-190

SUBMITTER: Patil A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12570264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature