Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Recent Advances in Development of Platform Chemicals

Lignocellulosic biomass is composed of three major polymeric components: lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose. These polymers can be converted into monomer compounds through selective hydrolysis like, for example, cellulose to glucose and hemicellulose to xylose. Recent Advances in Development of Platform Chemicals provides a detailed overview on the experimentally developed methods that facilitate platform chemicals derivation from biomass-based substrates with robust catalyst systems. The book also highlights the green chemistry approach towards platform chemical production. Initially, the book provides an introduction to platform chemicals and global market volumes of platform chemicals are discussed against their current applications. The book further covers optimization of process schemes and reaction parameters with respect to achieving a high yield of targeted platform chemicals, such as sugars and furonic compounds, by modifying the respective catalytic system. The book also covers the influence of solvent on the reaction selectivity and product distribution as well as long-term stability of the employed catalysts. Overall, the objectives of the book are to provide the reader with: The understanding of the societal importance of platform chemicals The assessing of the techno-economic viability of biomass valorization processes The catalyst design for a specific reaction The design of a catalytic system Covers recent developments on platform chemicals Provides comprehensive technological developments on specific platform chemicals Covers organic transformations, catalytic synthesis, thermal stability, reaction parameters and solvent effect Includes Case Studies for the production of a number of chemicals such as Levulinic acid, Glycerol, Phenol derivatives, etc

• | Author: Saravanamurugan S, Hu Li, Ashok Pandey, Anders Riisager
• | Publisher: Elsevier
• | Publication Date: Oct 23, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 508 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0444643079
• | ISBN-13: 9780444643070