Formic Acid Production from Hydrothermal Reaction of Cellulose

Abstract:

The conversion of cellulose under the hydrothermal condition was studied in an autoclave reactor. The reaction factors, such as oxygen supply and alkaline concentration was clearly investigated. A highest formic acid yield of about 27% was obtained. And also, other organic acid production was greatly produced. Besides formic acid, glycolic acid, acetic acid and lactic acid were also produced in alkaline oxidation of cellulose, with a total organic acid of up to 50%. It shows great potential for organic acid production from hydrothermal oxidation of cellulose.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 860-863)
• Pages: 485-489
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.860-863.485
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: Jun Yun, Wang Li, Zeng Xu, Fang Ming Jin*
• Keywords: Biomass, Cellulose, Formic Acid, Hydrothermal Reaction

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