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  • Catalysis
  • Renewable Energy

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  • Developing efficient catalysts for biomass conversion is crucial for sustainable energy.
  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer tunable properties for catalytic applications.
  • 5-ethoxymethylfurfural (EMF) is a promising biofuel derived from biomass.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a novel sulfonic acid-modified MOF catalyst (UIO-66-SO3H).
  • To evaluate the catalyst's performance in the one-pot conversion of fructose to EMF.
  • To optimize reaction conditions for maximizing EMF yield.

Main Methods:

  • UIO-66-MOF was synthesized and modified with sulfonic acid groups using chlorosulfonic acid.
  • Physicochemical properties were analyzed using FT-IR, TEM, and XRD.
  • Catalytic activity was tested in a solvent-free system, varying temperature, time, and catalyst loading.

Main Results:

  • The UIO-66-SO3H catalyst exhibited successful grafting of sulfonic acid groups without altering MOF structure.
  • Fructose conversion reached 99.7% within 1 hour at 140°C.
  • EMF yield achieved was 80.4% under optimized conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Sulfonic acid-modified MOFs are effective heterogeneous catalysts for biofuel synthesis.
  • The developed UIO-66-SO3H catalyst offers a viable route for producing EMF from renewable resources.
  • This study presents a sustainable strategy for converting biomass into liquid fuels.