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Process for converting cellulose or lignocellulosic biomass using stable non-zeolite solid Lewis acids based on tin or antimony alone or as a mixture

US9012682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2011
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for transformation of lignocellulosic biomass or cellulose using stable non-zeolitic heterogeneous catalysts that are based on tin and/or antimony, preferably dispersed on a substrate. The use of these catalysts makes it possible to obtain directly lactic acid with high selectivity while limiting the production of oligosaccharides and soluble polymers.

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