Catalytic Oxidation of Furfural to Succinic Acid in the Presence of Sulfonic Resins

Abstract:

This research investigates the application of three sulfonic resins (Amberlyst-15, Dowex-G26 and Dowex Monosphere-650C) as acid heterogeneous catalysts for oxidation reaction of furfural with hydrogen peroxide solution. The reaction was carried out in a batch reactor with varied reaction time (4-24 h) and temperature (70-90 °C). The sulfonic resins were characterized as to their structure and chemical composition by N₂ adsorption-desorption isotherm, Fourier transformed-infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, acid-base titration, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that all three resins gave similar catalytic activities. The highest yield of succinic acid was 75.7 % in the presence of Dowex-G26 catalyst at 80 °C and 4 h.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 856)
• Pages: 182-189
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.856.182
• Online since: August 2020
• Authors: Wipawan Kingkaew, Thanis Kaewwiset, Uthen Thubsuang, Сhairat Siripattana, Kamchai Nuithitikul*
• Keywords: Amberlyst, Dowex, Furfural, Oxidation, Succinic Acid

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