Reaction Rates for the Partial Dehydration of Glucose to Organic Acids in Solid-Acid, Molecular-Sieving Catalyst Powders

The partial dehydration of glucose to organic acids such as formic and 4-oxopentanoic acids using both microporous and mesoporous aluminosilicate catalyst powders was investigated. 4 catalysts were considered. A kinetic model was developed for glucose conversion to include intermediate products such as hydroxymethylfurfural and fructose.