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Transglycosylation: A Key Reaction to Access Alkylpolyglycosides from Lignocellulosic Biomass
François Jérôme1, Sinisa Marinkovic2, Boris Estrine2
1Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers, CNRS, Université de Poitiers, 1 rue marcel Doré, ENSIP, 86073, Poitiers, France.
Abstract:
An overview is provided on the recent advances in transglycosylation of cellulose and hemicellulose with either short-chain or long-chain alkyl alcohols. Catalytic processes are compared in terms of yield, selectivity and space-time yield, with a view to identifying the most promising pathways for future developments. In this context, the synthesis of alkylpolyglycosides directly from lignocellulosic biomass is discussed while keeping in mind the impact of the botanical origin on the transglycosylation reaction and the product distribution. A section dedicated to the physicochemical properties and ecological footprint of alkylpolyglycosides is also included.
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