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Driven by the global interest in sustainable alternatives to fossil-based chemicals, the catalytic conversion of biomass-derived furfural into value-added alcohols presents a compelling approach for renewable chemical production. Furfural, extracted from lignocellulosic feedstocks, serves as a versatile platform molecule that can be efficiently hydrogenated into key intermediates such as furfuryl alcohol (FA), 2-methyl furfural (2-MF), pentanediol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA), and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF), which are widely used in fuels and fine chemical synthesis. These products are pivotal in accelerating the shift towards a bio-based economy, offering viable replacements for petroleum-derived compounds in applications ranging from resins and adhesives to high-performance biofuels. Nanostructured catalysts have garnered significant attention due to their tunable properties, high surface area, and superior catalytic performance, enabling precise control over reaction pathways. This chapter provides an in-depth evaluation of recent advancements in furfural to alcohol conversions, emphasizing the role of nanostructured catalysts, including metals, metal oxides, and emerging single-atom systems. A critical analysis is presented on how nanomaterial morphology and electronic configuration influence the reaction pathways, product selectivity, and catalyst stability under varying conditions. Furthermore, the chapter explores innovative engineering strategies such as size control, alloying, and metal-support interactions, designed to enhance catalytic activity and durability. Despite these advancements, challenges like catalyst deactivation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness hinder industrial-scale implementation. The discussion concludes by addressing these limitations while proposing future research directions, such as the development of robust, low-cost catalysts based on non-precious metals and the integration of process intensification techniques, to enable efficient and scalable biomass valorization.

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Nanostructured Material for Furfural to Alcohol Conversion Process

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    2026年

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  • Swapna Patel,
  • Debashis Panda,
  • Koushik Guha Biswas

摘要

Driven by the global interest in sustainable alternatives to fossil-based chemicals, the catalytic conversion of biomass-derived furfural into value-added alcohols presents a compelling approach for renewable chemical production. Furfural, extracted from lignocellulosic feedstocks, serves as a versatile platform molecule that can be efficiently hydrogenated into key intermediates such as furfuryl alcohol (FA), 2-methyl furfural (2-MF), pentanediol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA), and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF), which are widely used in fuels and fine chemical synthesis. These products are pivotal in accelerating the shift towards a bio-based economy, offering viable replacements for petroleum-derived compounds in applications ranging from resins and adhesives to high-performance biofuels. Nanostructured catalysts have garnered significant attention due to their tunable properties, high surface area, and superior catalytic performance, enabling precise control over reaction pathways. This chapter provides an in-depth evaluation of recent advancements in furfural to alcohol conversions, emphasizing the role of nanostructured catalysts, including metals, metal oxides, and emerging single-atom systems. A critical analysis is presented on how nanomaterial morphology and electronic configuration influence the reaction pathways, product selectivity, and catalyst stability under varying conditions. Furthermore, the chapter explores innovative engineering strategies such as size control, alloying, and metal-support interactions, designed to enhance catalytic activity and durability. Despite these advancements, challenges like catalyst deactivation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness hinder industrial-scale implementation. The discussion concludes by addressing these limitations while proposing future research directions, such as the development of robust, low-cost catalysts based on non-precious metals and the integration of process intensification techniques, to enable efficient and scalable biomass valorization.