Biomass Derivative Valorization Using Nano Core-Shell Magnetic Materials Based on Keggin-Heteropolyacids: Levulinic Acid Esterification Kinetic Study with N-Butanol

Magnetic materials based on Keggin heteropolyacids immobilized on mesoporous silica-coated magnetite particles with a core-shell structure were synthesized. The activity of the catalyst was studied in the esterification reaction of levulinic acid with n-butanol, and its kinetics was studied by the s...

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Published in:Journal of nanomaterials 2019-01, Vol.2019 (2019), p.1-14
Main Authors: Romanelli, Gustavo P., Cubillos, Jairo A., Martínez, José J., Blanco, Mirta N., Escobar, Angélica M., Pizzio, Luis R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiesel fuels
Biomass
Butanol
Carbohydrates
Catalysis
Catalysts
Chemical synthesis
Chemicals
Core-shell structure
Esterification
Kinetic equations
Kinetics
Laboratories
Levulinic acid
Magnetic fields
Magnetic materials
Mass transfer
Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles
Organic chemistry
Protective coatings
Ratings & rankings
Reaction kinetics
Research methodology
Silicon dioxide
Sulfur
Zeolites
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Summary:Magnetic materials based on Keggin heteropolyacids immobilized on mesoporous silica-coated magnetite particles with a core-shell structure were synthesized. The activity of the catalyst was studied in the esterification reaction of levulinic acid with n-butanol, and its kinetics was studied by the systematic variation of several reaction parameters, such as stirring speed, catalyst loading, molar ratio of reactants, and temperature. It was also seen that the reaction was free from any external mass transfer as well as intraparticle diffusion limitations and was intrinsically kinetically controlled. A second-order kinetic equation was found to be consistent with the experimental data. Also, an experimental activation energy of 17 kcal/mol was found. A solvent-free condition for this reaction has also added the green chemistry perception to the reaction. In addition, the resulting catalyst can be used repeatedly without significant decrease in activity.
ISSN:1687-4110
1687-4129
DOI:10.1155/2019/5710708