Presentation Information
[1B09]Lanthanum-based MOF catalyst for esterification of levulinic acid
○Kavya Pradeepan1, Shun Nishimura1 (1. Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Keywords:
La-MOF,levulinic acid,levulinic esters
5 different La-MOFs were synthesized using various amine-modulators assisting hydrothermal method. The catalytic activity of the synthesized MOFs was employed in the conversion of levulinic acid to methyl and ethyl levulinates. Among the synthesized catalyst, La-MOF synthesized using 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane modulator showed nice yield of 93% for ethyl levulinate and 87% for methyl levulinate under optimized reaction condition. This work paves the way for biodiesel production using milder and more environmentally friendly methods.