Recent Developments in Metal-Based Catalysts for the Catalytic Aerobic Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethyl-Furfural to 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid

Biomass can be used as an alternative feedstock for the production of fuels and valuable chemicals, which can alleviate the current global dependence on fossil resources. One of the biomass-derived molecules, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), has attracted great interest due to its broad applicatio...

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Published in:Catalysts 2020-01, Vol.10 (1), p.120
Main Authors: Hameed, Sohaib, Lin, Lu, Wang, Aiqin, Luo, Wenhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
2,5-furandicrboxylic acid
5-hydroxymethylfurfural
Acids
aerobic oxidation
Biomass
Carbon
Catalysis
Catalysts
Catalytic oxidation
Cellulose
Chemical reactions
Chemicals
Hydroxymethylfurfural
metal catalysts
Oxidation
Polyester resins
Polyesters
Polyethylene terephthalate
Polyethylenes
Raw materials
Reaction mechanisms
Terephthalic acid
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Summary:Biomass can be used as an alternative feedstock for the production of fuels and valuable chemicals, which can alleviate the current global dependence on fossil resources. One of the biomass-derived molecules, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), has attracted great interest due to its broad applications in various fields. In particular, it is considered a potential substitute of petrochemical-derived terephthalic acid (PTA), and can be used for the preparation of valuable bio-based polyesters such as polyethylene furanoate (PEF). Therefore, significant attempts have been made for efficient production of FDCA and the catalytic chemical approach for FDCA production, typically from a biomass-derived platform molecule, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), over metal catalysts is the focus of great research attention. In this review, we provide a systematic critical overview of recent progress in the use of different metal-based catalysts for the catalytic aerobic oxidation of HMF to FDCA. Catalytic performance and reaction mechanisms are described and discussed to understand the details of this reaction. Special emphasis is also placed on the base-free system, which is a more green process considering the environmental aspect. Finally, conclusions are given and perspectives related to further development of the catalysts are also provided, for the potential production of FDCA on a large scale in an economical and environmentally friendly manner.
ISSN:2073-4344
2073-4344
DOI:10.3390/catal10010120