Development of Complex Solid catalytic System for Utilization of Biomass-derived Materials

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25420825
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Catalyst/Resource chemical process
• Research Institution: Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
• Principal Investigator: Ebitani Kohki 北陸先端科学技術大学院大学, マテリアルサイエンス研究科, 教授 (50242269)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): NISHIMURA SHUN 北陸先端科学技術大学院大学, マテリアルサイエンス研究科, 助教 (20610067)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 資源・エネルギー / 触媒化学 / バイオマス由来物質 / 再資源化

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Our research group has been focusing on a development of heterogeneous catalytic systems for the transformations of biomass-related materials into value-added compounds. The conversion of sugars into chemicals such as organic acids and diols includes hydrolysis, skeletal isomerization, dehydration, selective oxidation of functionalities, and oxidative cleavage of C-O bonds. We developed highly-functionalized solid catalytic system having acid, base, oxidation and reduction abilities for one-pot conversion of sugars. Furthermore, we found selective catalytic reduction of biomass-derived materials and organic compounds including furfurals using formic acid as a hydrogen source.

Free Research Field

触媒化学