Enhanced Furfural Yields from Xylose Dehydration in the γ‐Valerolactone/Water Solvent System at Elevated Temperatures. Issue 14 (13th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sener, Canan; Motagamwala, Ali Hussain; Alonso, David Martin; Dumesic, James A.
• Is Part Of: ChemSusChem. Volume 11:Issue 14(2018)
• Page Start: 2266
• Page End: 2266
• Publication Date: 2018-07-13
• Subjects: Green chemistry -- Periodicals; Sustainable engineering -- Periodicals; Chemistry -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201801506
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1864-5631

Abstract

Abstract: Invited for this month's cover is the group of Prof. James Dumesic at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The image shows a process for the conversion of xylose, obtained from the hemicellulose fraction of lignocellulosic biomass, to furfural at high yields (>90%) using a biomass derived solvent, γ‐valerolactone, at high temperature (e.g., 498 K). The Full Paper itself is available at10.1002/cssc.201800730 . Abstract : "Furfural has been identified by the Department of Energy as one of the top 30 building block chemicals that could be produced from lignocellulosic biomass…" This and more about the story behind the research that inspired the Cover image is presented in the Cover Profile. Read the full text of the corresponding research at10.1002/cssc.201800730 . View the Front Cover here:10.1002/cssc.201801505 .