Bio-based 1,4-butanediol and tetrahydrofuran synthesis: perspective

1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BDO) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) are important feedstocks for the synthesis of polyurethane elastomers, polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), spandex fibers, special rubbers and special-purpose coatings, as well as universal solvents and important raw mate...

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Published inGreen chemistry : an international journal and green chemistry resource : GC Vol. 24; no. 17; pp. 645 - 6466
Main Authors Zhu, Yue, Yang, Jiaming, Mei, Feng, Li, Xiaohong, Zhao, Chen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge Royal Society of Chemistry 30.08.2022
Subjects
Butanediol
Catalytic converters
Competitiveness
Elastomers
Energy efficiency
Fibers
Furfural
Green chemistry
Petroleum
Polybutylene terephthalate
Polybutylene terephthalates
Polyurethane
Polyurethane resins
Raw materials
Succinic acid
Sugar
Tetrahydrofuran
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Summary:1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BDO) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) are important feedstocks for the synthesis of polyurethane elastomers, polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), spandex fibers, special rubbers and special-purpose coatings, as well as universal solvents and important raw materials for organic synthesis. In this review, we will discuss in detail the current new bio-based methods for the synthesis of 1,4-BDO and THF, including catalytic hydrogenation or bio-conversion of sugars, succinic acid, and furfural to 1,4-BDO as well as bio-based furfural to obtain THF. The bio-based process for the production of 1,4-BDO and THF will show continuous competitiveness in the future post-petroleum era. It also provides an outlook on environmentally friendly and energy-efficient low-carbon processes for the green synthesis of 1,4-BDO and THF in the future post-petroleum era. Bio-based 1,4-butanediol and tetrahydrofuran synthesis.
ISSN:1463-9262
1463-9270
DOI:10.1039/d2gc02271k