Novel synthesis of immobilized bronsted- acidic ionic liquid: application in lignin depolymerization

TitleNovel synthesis of immobilized bronsted- acidic ionic liquid: application in lignin depolymerization
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsSingh, SK, Dhepe, PL
JournalChemistryselect
Volume3
Issue19
Pagination5461-5470
Date PublishedMAY
Type of ArticleArticle
AbstractDesigning of efficient catalyst for the valorization of lignin is a topic of long neglect due to intrinsic properties of lignin. We show designing of an efficient, stable and recyclable Immobilized-Bronsted acidic ionic liquid (I-BAIL), which was further used as a solid acid catalyst for the depolymerization of lignin. The synthesized I-BAIL catalyst with sulfonic acid (-SO3H) groups was found to be stable until 250 degrees C and has 42.2 wt.% loading of BAIL anchored on silica framework. The detailed characterization (elemental, Thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transformation-infrared, Nuclear magnetic resonance) of catalyst disclosed formation of strong covalent bond between Si and carbon of BAIL, which in turn is responsible for achieving a stable catalyst. The catalyst could successfully depolymerize range of lignin substrates with high molecular weight (60000 Dalton) at 200(degrees)C in 1 h to achieve 90% yield of tetrahydrofuran soluble products with good mass balance. The formation of products and correlation of products with lignin was achieved with the help of Nuclear magnetic resonance, gel permeation chromatography, gas chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, high performance liquid chromatography etc.
DOI10.1002/slct.201703050
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)Not Available
Divison category: 
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry

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