Catalytic Conversion of Furfural into a 2,5‐Furandicarboxylic Acid‐Based Polyester with Total Carbon Utilization

• DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201200652
• Publication Date: 2012-12-13T14:31:22Z
• Authors: Tao Pan; Jin Deng; Qing Xu; Yong Zuo; Qing‐Xiang Guo; Yao Fu
• Keywords: Polyesters; Dicarboxylic Acids; Furaldehyde; Furans; 01 natural sciences; Carbon; Catalysis; 0104 chemical sciences

One divided into two combined into one: The catalytic conversion of furfural into a 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid-based polyester, linked by the disproportionation of furoate to furan and 2,5-furandicarboxylate, is reported. In this manner, all carbons are utilized, demonstrating the success of combining a platform molecule from C(5) sugars (furfural) to one from C(6) sugars (2,5-FDCA).