Catalytic conversion of sugars to methyl lactate over Mg-MOF-74 in near-critical methanol solutions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2018.02.027
Abstract: Abstract Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising heterogeneous catalysts for biomass conversion to useful chemicals. In this work, four M-MOF-74s (Co, Ni, Mg, Zn) were synthesized at room temperature. Among these, Mg-MOF-74 exhibited the best… read more here.
Keywords: sugars methyl; conversion; lactate mof; conversion sugars ... See more keywords
Utilization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol: Production of methyl lactate over Au/CuO and Sn-Beta binary catalyst under mild reaction conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.06.011
Abstract: Abstract Utilization of glycerol is important for the sustainable development of biodiesel industry. In this study, green conversion of glycerol to methyl lactate was realized over Au/CuO and Sn-Beta binary catalyst at low temperature in… read more here.
Keywords: cuo; glycerol; methyl lactate; cuo beta ... See more keywords
Enhancement of Catalytic Activity by γ-NiOOH for the Production of Methyl Lactate from Sugars in Near-Critical Methanol Solutions
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b06367
Abstract: As-synthesized Ni-based Lewis acidic catalysts, with tunable concentrations of β-Ni(OH)2 and γ-NiOOH, were tested on the conversion of sugars to methyl lactate (MLA) in near-critical methanol solutions. The concentration of γ-NiOOH increased with an increase… read more here.
Keywords: methyl lactate; catalytic activity; critical methanol; methanol solutions ... See more keywords
Kinetics of Methyl Lactate Formation from the Transesterification of Polylactic Acid Catalyzed by Zn(II) Complexes
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c00291
Abstract: The kinetics of the transesterification of polylactic acid (PLA) with methanol to form methyl lactate catalyzed by Zn(II) complexes was studied experimentally and numerically. The complexes, Zn(1Et)2 and Zn(2Pr)2, were synthesized from ethylenediamine and propylenediamine… read more here.
Keywords: transesterification polylactic; polylactic acid; formation; catalyzed complexes ... See more keywords
Methanolysis of Poly(lactic Acid) Using Catalyst Mixtures and the Kinetics of Methyl Lactate Production
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14091763
Abstract: Polylactic acid (PLA) is a leading bioplastic of which the market share is predicted to increase in the future; its growing production capacity means its end-of-life treatment is becoming increasingly important. One beneficial disposal route… read more here.
Keywords: mol; catalyst; methanolysis; production ... See more keywords