Reaction kinetics based optimization of furfural production from corncob using a fully recyclable solid acid

Hairui Ji; Liheng Chen; Junyong Zhu; Roland L. Gleisner; X. Zhang

doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.6b03243

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Reaction kinetics based optimization of furfural production from corncob using a fully recyclable solid acid

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Authors:

Hairui Ji, Liheng Chen, Junyong Zhu, Roland L. Gleisner, X. Zhang

Year:

2016

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.6b03243

Source:

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 55(43): 11253-11259.

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Abstract

To achieve green processing through recycling catalysts, this study demonstrated a commercial solid acid toluenesulfonic acid (p-TsOH) for furfural production from corncob. Acid recyclability study indicate that crystalized p-TsOH was highly effective for furfural production. A kinetic based reaction severity, combined hydrolysis factor (CHF), was used to develop a furfural predictive model with the consideration of loss through degradation. Furfural yield of approximately 75% theoretical was achieved in a CHF range between 830 and 1850.

Keywords

Furfural, Corn cob, One-pot, Green processing

Citation

Ji, Hairui; Chen, Liheng; Zhu, J.Y.; Gleisner, Roland; Zhang, X. 2016. Reaction kinetics based optimization of furfural production from corncob using a fully recyclable solid acid. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 55(43): 11253-11259.