Abstract
The synthesis of furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid via catalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethyl furfural is an important step for the production of bio-sourced polymers. We report on the activity of SiO2-supported Au catalysts for this reaction. These catalysts reached 74% furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid yield at 90 °C in 5 h when 5-hydroxymethyl furfural to
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