biostudies-literatureUnknown10(38)Kalimuthu K2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is an exceptionally promising biodegradable alternative to petroleum-derived terephthalic acid. The synthesis of FDCA from biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has attracted significant attention. Herein, we report a straightforward method for synthesizing N-doped carbon-supported metal/metal phosphide catalysts developed using solid grinding techniques followed by pyrolysis. The synergistic effects of metal alloys and metal phosphides significantly influenced the product selectivity. The optimized catalyst (FeP-Co_0.2/NC) achieved a remarkable FDCA yield of 91.6% with complete HMF conversion at 150 °C for 24 h, using water as the solvent and O₂ as the oxidant. This study presents a sustainable and efficient approach for FDCA production. This discovery represents a sustainable method for producing FDCA with a high yield by employing environmentally friendly solvents and oxidizers.ACS omega44415-44424https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12489686biostudies-literatureOxidation of 5‑HMF Catalyzed by N‑Doped Carbon-Supported Non-Noble Metal Catalysts.PMC12489686Kalimuthu KPoonsawat TSomsook EChumkaeo PfalseOxidation of 5‑HMF Catalyzed by N‑Doped Carbon-Supported Non-Noble Metal Catalysts.2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is an exceptionally promising biodegradable alternative to petroleum-derived terephthalic acid. The synthesis of FDCA from biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has attracted significant attention. Herein, we report a straightforward method for synthesizing N-doped carbon-supported metal/metal phosphide catalysts developed using solid grinding techniques followed by pyrolysis. The synergistic effects of metal alloys and metal phosphides significantly influenced the product selectivity. The optimized catalyst (FeP-Co_0.2/NC) achieved a remarkable FDCA yield of 91.6% with complete HMF conversion at 150 °C for 24 h, using water as the solvent and O₂ as the oxidant. This study presents a sustainable and efficient approach for FDCA production. This discovery represents a sustainable method for producing FDCA with a high yield by employing environmentally friendly solvents and oxidizers.2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Sep2026-06-04T05:13:54.235Z2026-06-01T03:06:23.39ZS-EPMC124896864104871310.1021/acsomega.5c06288