Enhanced microwave conversion of oil palm mesocarp fiber to levulinic acid using H3PW12O40-Nb2O5 functionalized carbon cryogel derived from lignin hydrogel

• Main Authors: Azlan, Nadiah Syafiqah Mohd, Yap, Chiew Lin, Tiong, Yong Wei, Gan, Suyin, Rahman, Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/105613/; https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2589014X23004218
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

This study aims to transform a hydrogel functionalized with phosphotungstic acid and niobium oxide into a carbon cryogel, serving as an efficient catalyst for converting oil palm mesocarp fiber to levulinic acid using microwave technology. The lignin-gum hydrogel exhibits desirable properties, inclu...