Catalytic conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using zirconium-containing metal-organic frameworks using microwave heating.

ABSTRACT: 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) can be prepared by the catalytic dehydration of glucose or fructose using a range of homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysts. For our research, a selection of closely related Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) were used as catalysts in the conversion of glucose to 5-HMF due to their chemical and thermal stability as well as the Lewis acidity of zirconium. Our initial study focused on the use of UiO-66-X (X = H, NH₂ and SO₃H), optimization of the dehydration reaction conditions, and correlation of the catalytic activity with the MOF's properties, in particular, their surface area. The highest yield of 5-HMF (28%) could be obtained using UiO-66 under optimal reaction conditions in dimethylsulfoxide and this could be increased to 37% in the pr

SUBMITTER: Gong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9085719 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature