Question

Why pentosan is used in chemica process for prduction of furfural?

Answer 1

it is always advantages to use IL as the catalyst ,and to convert lignocellulosic biomass into chemicals, without any additional treatment .

Answer 2

Furfural is produced by removing water from or dehydrating five-carbon sugars such as xylose and arabinose. These pentose sugars are commonly obtained from the hemicellulose fraction of biomass wastes like cornstalks, corncobs and the husks of peanuts and oats.