Direct oxidative amination of aromatic aldehydes with amines in a continuous flow system using a metal-free catalyst

Waste lignocellulosic biomass is sustainable and an alternative feedstock to fossil resources. Among the lignocellulosic derived compounds, 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) is a promising building block for chemicals, e.g., p-xylene, and a valuable biofuel. DMF can be obtained from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) via catalytic deoxygenation using non-noble metals such as Ni in the presence of H2. Herein, we present the synthesis of DMF from HMF using 35 wt.% Ni on nitrogen-doped carbon pellets (35Ni/NDC) as a catalyst in a continuous flow system. The conversion of HMF to DMF was studied at different hydrogen pressures, reaction temperatures, and space times. At the best reaction conditions, i.e., 423 K, 8.0 MPa, and space time 6.4 kgNi h kgHMF−1, the 35Ni/NDC catalyst exhibited high catalytic activity with HMF conversion of 99 mol% and 80 mol% of DMF. These findings can potentially contribute to the transition toward the production of sustainable fine chemicals and liquid transportation fuels.

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ChemInform Abstract: Highly Practical Oxidation of Benzylic Alcohol in Continuous-Flow System with Metal-Free Catalyst.

ChemInform ◽

10.1002/chin.201608039 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 47 (8) ◽

pp. no-no

Author(s):

Chengkou Liu ◽

Zheng Fang ◽

Zhao Yang ◽

Qingwen Li ◽

Shiyu Guo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Continuous Flow ◽

Flow System ◽

Metal Free ◽

Continuous Flow System ◽

Benzylic Alcohol

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Highly practical oxidation of benzylic alcohol in continuous-flow system with metal-free catalyst

Tetrahedron Letters ◽

10.1016/j.tetlet.2015.07.069 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 56 (44) ◽

pp. 5973-5976 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Chengkou Liu ◽

Zheng Fang ◽

Zhao Yang ◽

Qingwen Li ◽

Shiyu Guo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Continuous Flow ◽

Flow System ◽

Metal Free ◽

Continuous Flow System ◽

Benzylic Alcohol

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Effect of electroporation in a continuous flow system on bioaccumulation of magnesium, zinc and calcium ions in Lactobacillus rhamnosus B 442 cells

Bioelectrochemistry ◽

10.1016/j.bioelechem.2021.107769 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 140 ◽

pp. 107769

Author(s):

Sujka Monika ◽

Pankiewicz Urszula ◽

Flisar Karel ◽

Miklavčič Damijan ◽

Haberl-Meglič Sasa

Keyword(s):

Calcium Ions ◽

Continuous Flow ◽

Flow System ◽

Lactobacillus Rhamnosus ◽

Continuous Flow System

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Developments of a continuous-flow system with immobilized biocatalysts towards sustainable bioprocessing

Reaction Chemistry & Engineering ◽

10.1039/d1re00189b ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Apisit Naramittanakul ◽

Supacha Buttranon ◽

A. Petchsuk ◽

Pimchai Chaiyen ◽

Nopphon Weeranoppanant

Keyword(s):

Continuous Flow ◽

Flow System ◽

Continuous Flow System ◽

P Immobilization ◽

Feasible Solutions

Immobilization methods have emerged as feasible solutions for increasing the re-usability of biocatalysts, and for simplifying their separation from the desired products. Immobilized biocatalysts can directly be applied to a...

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