Production of Platform Chemicals from Sustainable Resources

Fang, Zhen; Smith, Jr., Richard L.; Qi, Xinhua

This book provides state-of-the-art reviews, the latest research, prospects and challenges of the production of platform chemicals such as C6 sugars, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, gamma-valerolactone, xylitol, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, levulinic acid, ethanol and others from sustainable biomass resources using processes that include heterogeneous catalysis, ionic liquids, hydrothermal/solvothermal, electrochemical and fermentation methods. It also discusses the application of these chemicals and their derivatives for synthesizing commodity chemicals via various routes. Intended as a reference resource for researchers, academicians and industrialists in the area of energy, chemical engineering and biomass conversion, it provides a wealth of information essential for assessing the production and application of various biomass-derived platform chemicals using biological, chemical and electrochemical techniques. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-12-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789811350696

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-4172-3

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 475.0