Sulfonated magnetic carbon nanoparticles from eucalyptus oil as a green and sustainable catalyst for converting fructose to 5-HMF

Giang T.T. Le; Kantapong Arunaditya; Jamekorn Panichpol; Tanapat Rodruangnon; Sutarat Thongratkaew; Kawisa Chaipojjana; Kajornsak Faungnawakij; Tawatchai Charinpanitkul

Catalysis Communications (Jan 2021)

Sulfonated magnetic carbon nanoparticles from eucalyptus oil as a green and sustainable catalyst for converting fructose to 5-HMF

Giang T.T. Le,
Kantapong Arunaditya,
Jamekorn Panichpol,
Tanapat Rodruangnon,
Sutarat Thongratkaew,
Kawisa Chaipojjana,
Kajornsak Faungnawakij,
Tawatchai Charinpanitkul

Affiliations

Giang T.T. Le: Center of Excellence in Particle Technology and Material Processing, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Kantapong Arunaditya: Center of Excellence in Particle Technology and Material Processing, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Jamekorn Panichpol: Center of Excellence in Particle Technology and Material Processing, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Tanapat Rodruangnon: Center of Excellence in Particle Technology and Material Processing, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Sutarat Thongratkaew: National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand Science Park, Patumtani, Thailand
Kawisa Chaipojjana: National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand Science Park, Patumtani, Thailand
Kajornsak Faungnawakij: National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand Science Park, Patumtani, Thailand
Tawatchai Charinpanitkul: Center of Excellence in Particle Technology and Material Processing, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Research Network of NANOTEC-KU on Nanocatalyst and Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Environment, Thailand; Corresponding author at: Center of Excellence in Particle Technology and Material Processing, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 149
p. 106229

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Sulfonated magnetic carbon nanoparticles (SMCNs) were synthesized from eucalyptus oil via co-pyrolysis with ferrocene and sulfonation by H2SO4. Catalytic performance of SMCNs for conversion of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was examined within a designated range of reaction temperature (120–180 °C) and time (30–240 min). 84% conversion of fructose and 51.6% yield of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural could be achieved with catalyst-to-fructose mass ratio of 0.167 at 180 °C and the reaction time of 30 min. The magnetic property of SMCNs also facilitated recovery and recycling of the spent catalyst. Additionally, more than 50% yield of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural could be achieved after three cycles.

Published in Catalysis Communications

ISSN: 1566-7367 (Print); 1873-3905 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Science: Chemistry
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/catalysis-communications

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