Integrated conversion of hemicellulose and cellulose from lignocellulosic biomass

Integrated conversion of hemicellulose and cellulose from lignocellulosic biomass

Using gamma-valerolactone (GVL) as solvent, the cellulosic fraction of lignocellulosic biomass can be converted into levulinic acid (LA), while at the same conditions the hemicellulose fraction can be converted into furfural. This process allows for the conversion of hemicellulose and cellulose simu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Energy & environmental science 2013-01, Vol.6 (1), p.76-80
Hauptverfasser: Alonso, David Martin, Wettstein, Stephanie G, Mellmer, Max A, Gurbuz, Elif I, Dumesic, James A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biomass
Cellulose
Conversion
Distillation
Furfural
Lignocellulose
Reactors
Solvents
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Zusammenfassung:Using gamma-valerolactone (GVL) as solvent, the cellulosic fraction of lignocellulosic biomass can be converted into levulinic acid (LA), while at the same conditions the hemicellulose fraction can be converted into furfural. This process allows for the conversion of hemicellulose and cellulose simultaneously in a single reactor, thus eliminating pre-treatment steps to fractionate biomass and simplifying product separation.
ISSN:1754-5692
1754-5706
DOI:10.1039/c2ee23617f