Sulfonated polymer impregnated carbon composite as a solid acid catalyst for the selective synthesis of furfural from xylose

摘要

A sulfonated polymer impregnated carbon composite solid acid catalyst was prepared by the pyrolysis of a polymer matrix impregnated with glucose followed by its sulfonation and used for the dehydration of xylose to furfural. The developed catalyst exhibited excellent activity and provided almost quantitative conversion of xylose with the selective synthesis of furfural. After completion of the reaction, the catalyst was easily recovered and reused for several runs without noticeable loss in its activity and selectivity. (C) 2015 Published by Elsevier Ltd.