Reaction Mechanisms of Acid-Catalyzed Hydrothermal Decomposition of Glucose and Fructose
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Open access
Date
2022Supervisor
Hongwei Wu
Yun Yu
Sui Boon Liaw
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Science and Engineering
School
WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering
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Abstract
This PhD study investigates the glucose and fructose hydrothermal decomposition under acid catalytic conditions, providing an in-deep understanding of reaction mechanisms, especially 5-hydroxymethylfurfural formation mechanism during sugar decomposition. Furthermore, the study indicates that the incorporation of N in acid catalysts can significantly enhance 5-HMF yield by reducing side reactions during fructose decomposition. Lastly, waste tire char (WTC) was prepared to catalyze glucose isomerization, which opens a new route to the application of WTC in biorefinery.
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