Experimental and Modeling Studies on the Conversion of Inulin to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Using Metal Salts in Water
Inulin, a plant polysaccharide consisting of mainly d-fructose units, is considered an interesting feed for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a top 12 bio-based chemical. We here report an exploratory experimental study on the use of a wide range of homogeneous metal salts as catalysts for the conversi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Catalysts |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/5/4/2287 |