Formation of Sugars and Organic Acids from Hydrothermal Conversion of Biomass and Biomass-Derived Sugars
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Open access
Authors
Nazeri, Gelareh
Date
2022Supervisor
Yun Yu
Hongwei Wu
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Science and Engineering
School
WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering
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Abstract
This study provides new insights into the formation mechanisms of various organic acids from hydrothermal decomposition of biomass under non-catalytic conditions. Firstly, the primary products from hydrothermal decomposition of mallee biomass and its main components are studied. Then, systematic research is undertaken to investigate the formation of various organic acids from hydrothermal decomposition of key intermediates including cellobiose, glucose, fructose and mannose. The reaction pathways of key organic acids from various sugar compounds are revealed.
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