Selective oxidation of uronic acids into aldaric acids over gold catalysts

Sari Rautiainen, Jingjing Chen, Klaus Niemelä, Markku Leskelä, Timo Repo

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    Abstract

    Aldaric acids were produced by selective aerobic oxidation of uronic acids using gold nanoparticle catalysts. Nearly quantitative conversions and selectivities were achieved in alkaline aqueous medium in mild conditions. Aldaric acids represent interesting building block chemicals for polymer, food and pharmaceutical industries and with the new oxidation method they can be produced from uronic acids found in hemicelluloses.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationNWBC 2012
    Subtitle of host publicationThe 4th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference
    EditorsKlaus Niemelä
    Place of PublicationEspoo
    PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
    Pages425-426
    ISBN (Electronic)978-951-38-7881-8
    ISBN (Print)978-951-38-7880-1
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    MoE publication typeD3 Professional conference proceedings
    Event4th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference, NWBC 2012 - Helsinki, Finland
    Duration: 23 Oct 201225 Oct 2012
    https://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/technology/2012/T53.pdf (Full proceedings)

    Publication series

    SeriesVTT Technology
    Number53
    ISSN2242-1211

    Conference

    Conference4th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference, NWBC 2012
    Abbreviated titleNWBC 2012
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityHelsinki
    Period23/10/1225/10/12
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