Synergistic effects of Fe species distribution and acid site balance in Fe/zeolite catalysts for 5-HMF production from glucose | Synapse
April 10, 2026Open Access
Synergistic effects of Fe species distribution and acid site balance in Fe/zeolite catalysts for 5-HMF production from glucose
Key Points
The study aims to investigate how the distribution of iron species and the balance of acid sites affect the conversion of glucose to 5-HMF.
Analyze the effects of different Fe species in zeolite catalysts
Evaluate the role of Brønsted and Lewis acid sites
Conduct conversion experiments with glucose and assess 5-HMF yield
Identified optimal balance of Brønsted and Lewis acid sites for increased 5-HMF yield
Demonstrated that specific Fe species distribution significantly enhances conversion efficiency
Abstract
The selective conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) remains a key challenge in biomass valorization due to the complex interplay between Brønsted and Lewis acid sites.