Research Article

Recyclable Magnetite Nanoparticle Catalyst for One-Pot Conversion of Cellobiose to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural in Water

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Effect of Fe3O4 NPs and iron chloride salts on the conversion of cellobiose to (a) 5-HMF and (b) glucose and fructose. Reaction condition: 10 mL of 50 mM cellobiose solution and 0.02 g catalyst at 160°C for 24 hours. The yields of other side products such as polymeric humins and organic acids are not included in the charts.
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