Selective synthesis of γ-valerolactone from levulinic and formic acid over ZnAl mixed oxide
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.128902
Abstract: Abstract After testing different mixed oxides, a very promising catalyst to obtain γ-valerolactone from levulinic acid and formic acid is proposed in this work: a ZnAl hydrotalcite-derived material. Optimum conditions (T = 140 °C, FA/LA = 5/1, aqueous phase stirred… read more here.
Keywords: formic acid; synthesis valerolactone; valerolactone levulinic; selective synthesis ... See more keywords
Levulinic Acid Derived Reusable Cobalt-Nanoparticles-Catalyzed Sustainable Synthesis of γ-Valerolactone
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b02692
Abstract: The effective utilization of levulinic acid, a renewable feedstock derived from sugar biomass, is of central importance for the preparation of value-added chemicals as well as catalytic materials. Specifically, the production of γ-valerolactone, a key… read more here.
Keywords: synthesis valerolactone; acid; cobalt nanoparticles; levulinic acid ... See more keywords