Comprehensive study of advances approaches for converting 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into high-value chemicals
- Autores: Paula Díaz Maizkurrena
- Directores de la Tesis: Jesús María Requies Martínez (dir. tes.), Aitziber Iriondo Hernández (codir. tes.)
- Lectura: En la Universidad del País Vasco - Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea ( España ) en 2024
- Idioma: inglés
- Programa de doctorado: Programa de Doctorado en Ingeniería de Materiales y de Procesos Sostenibles / Engineering of Materials and Sustainable Processes por la Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
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- Tesis en acceso abierto en: ADDI
- Resumen
This thesis investigates the use of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which can be obtained from lignocellulosic biomass (LCB), for producing high-value chemicals, focusing on its conversion into 2,5- furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and 5-methoxymethylfurfural (MMF). The primary aim of this work is to explore the replacement of petroleum-derived chemicals with sustainable alternatives to address environmental challenges. The thesis is divided into nine chapters, covering the preparation and characterisation of Pt-Bi/C catalysts for HMF conversion to FDCA, as well as the role of alkaline salts in this process. A kinetic model was developed to optimise the conversion. Additionally, the study examines the conversion of HMF to MMF and its potential to yield FDCA and FDMC, highlighting the importance of catalyst design and reaction optimisation.
