Hydrothermal Conversion of Cellulose into Organic Acids by Metal Oxides

Abstract:

In this paper, hydrothermal conversion of cellulose into organic acids in the presence of metal oxides was investigated. The results showed metal oxides could enhance the conversion of cellulose into organic acids. The total yields of organic acids of 41.6% with Al₂O₃ 2.0 mmol from cellulose was achieved at 300 oC for 1 min, NaOH 2.5 M and water 2 mL. The plausible mechanism for the hydrothermal conversion of cellulose into organic acids was also discussed.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 860-863)
• Pages: 497-500
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.860-863.497
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: Ling Li Xu, Zhi Bao Huo, Feng Wen Wang, Fang Ming Jin
• Keywords: Cellulose, Hydrothermal Reaction, Metal Oxides, Organic Acids

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