| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6638509 | Fuel | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
- Zirconium doped mesoporous MCM-41 silica is active in dehydration of glucose at 175 °C.
- The catalytic reaction is very selective to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF).
- HMF is not rehydrated to produce levulinic acid.
- The catalyst can be reutilized as least during three cycles.
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Authors
I. Jiménez-Morales, J. SantamarÃa-González, A. Jiménez-López, P. Maireles-Torres,