Catalytic Conversion of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to High-Value Derivatives by Selective Activation of C-O, C=O, and C=C Bonds

ChemSusChem. 2022 Jul 7;15(13):e202200421. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202200421. Epub 2022 May 6.

Abstract

With increasing concern for reducing CO2 emission and alleviating fossil resource dependence, catalytic transformation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a vital platform compound derived from C6 sugars, holds great promise for producing value-added chemicals. Among several well-established catalytic systems, hydrogenation and oxidation processes have been efficiently adopted for upgrading HMF. This Review covers recent advances in the development of thermocatalytic conversion of HMF into value-added chemicals. The advances of metal-catalyzed hydrogenation, hydrogenolysis, ring-opening, decarbonylation, and oxidation involving selective activation of C-O, C=O, and C=C groups are described. The roles played by nature of metals, supports, additives, synergy of metal-acid sites, and metal-support interaction are also discussed at the molecular level. Finally, an outlook is provided to highlight major challenges associated with this huge research area.

Keywords: 5-hydroxymethylfurfural; decarbonylation; hydrogenation; hydrogenolysis; oxidation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Furaldehyde* / analogs & derivatives
  • Furaldehyde* / chemistry
  • Hydrogenation
  • Metals*
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • Metals
  • 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
  • Furaldehyde