Front Cover: Hydroxymethylfurfural as an Intermediate of Cellulose Carbonization (ChemistryOpen 6/2021). Issue 6 (1st June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nomura, Takashi; Minami, Eiji; Kawamoto, Haruo
• Is Part Of: ChemistryOpen. Volume 10:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 607
• Page End: 607
• Publication Date: 2021-06-01
• Subjects: 5-HMF -- cellulose -- carbonization -- acidic groups -- benzene structure; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1002/open.202100116
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2191-1363

Abstract

Abstract : The Front Cover shows the carbonization pathway of cellulose via 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural as an important intermediate. Thermochemical conversion is one of the promising technologies to convert cellulose, which is the main component of lignocellulosic biomass, into biofuels and biochemicals. Understanding the molecular mechanism of thermal degradation of cellulose is important for developing efficient conversion techniques by controlling the reaction. Reactions that form solid carbonized products are of particular value. Inhibiting these reactions leads to efficient production of bio‐oil and biochemicals. More information can be found in the Full Paper by Takashi Nomura et al.