Production of Platform Chemicals and Synthesis Gas from Biomass

2007353 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Birgit Kamm · Research Institute Bioactive Polymer Systems

Abstract

Sugar rush: The development of biorefinery technology and the use of renewable resources is gaining importance in the chemical industry. The emphasis of current research lies in the production of platform chemicals and synthesis gas (syngas) from biomass (lignocellulosic feedstock). Examples include the two-phase conversion reaction of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF; see scheme) as well as the production of syngas from glycerol using Pt-Al2O3.

Topics & Keywords

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Catalysts for Methane Reforming Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Volume 46, Issue 27, pp. 5056-5058

DOI: 10.1002/anie.200604514

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