ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Catalytic dehydration of model molecule of bio-oil to produce hydroxymethylfurfural: a potential carbon-neutral intermediate for the synthesis of biofuels and chemicals

Abstract: Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) an intermediate used in the production of a broad spectrum of biofuels and chemicals, such as polyester containing furanic compounds, polyamides, polyurethanes, pharmaceuticals and organic derivatives. In this context, the dehydration of frutose and glucose using acid catalysts can be an environmentally friendly synthesis route of HMF. In this proposal, we intend to contribute to increasing knowledge about the mechanism of the catalytic dehydration reaction of glucose in Beta zeolite-based catalysts. More specifically, we will try to differentiate the roles of Brønsted and Lewis acid sites during the reaction, which will be done through Inelastic Neutron Scattering (INS) experiments on the TOSCA instrument.

Principal Investigator: Professor Cicero Avila-Neto
Experimenter: Mr Lucas Battiston
Experimenter: Dr Katia Oliveira
Local Contact: Dr Svemir Rudic
Experimenter: Dr Fabiano Yokaichiya

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2420036

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2420036

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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