Abstract
In this study, a new process of using bentonite as a solid base catalyst in the hydrothermal conversion of glucose into lactic acid was proposed. Results showed that bentonite can act as a solid-base catalyst in conversion of glucose into lactic acid, and the yield of lactic acid increased from 5% in the absence bentonite to 11% in the presence of bentonite. Also, it was found that the presence of bentonite can greatly improve the production of acetic acid, and a considerably high acetic acid yield of 27% could be obtained in the two-step reaction. Since the bentonite is quite cheap and abundant in nature, the reported results should be helpful to facilitate studies for developing a new and green process for the conversion of carbohydrate biomass into value-added chemicals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-54 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catalysis Today |
Volume | 274 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Oct 1 |
Keywords
- Acetic acid
- Bentonite
- Biomass conversion
- Glucose
- Lactic acid
- Solid-base catalyst
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)