One-pot cascade transformation of xylose into γ-valerolactone (GVL) over bifunctional Brønsted–Lewis Zr–Al-beta zeolite. Issue 21 (30th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hernández, Blanca; Iglesias, Jose; Morales, Gabriel; Paniagua, Marta; López-Aguado, Clara; García Fierro, José L.; Wolf, Patrick; Hermans, Ive; Melero, Juan A.
• Is Part Of: Green chemistry. Volume 18:Issue 21(2016)
• Page Start: 5777
• Page End: 5781
• Publication Date: 2016-09-30
• Subjects: Environmental chemistry -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Environmental management -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1039/c6gc01888b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9262

Abstract

Abstract : Bifunctional Brønsted–Lewis, Zr- and Al-containing beta zeolite catalysts prepared by a post-synthetic methodology promote the one-pot production of γ-valerolactone (GVL) from xylose in alcohol media through a cascade process. Abstract : The one-pot conversion of xylose into GVL in 2-propanol has been achieved over bifunctional Zr- and Al-containing beta zeolite catalysts, prepared via a post-synthetic route, possessing both Brønsted and Lewis functionalities. A GVL yield of 35 mol% was obtained at 190 °C after 48 h.