A Transition Metal‐Free Approach for the Conversion of Real‐Life Cellulose‐Based Biomass into Formate

DOI zum Zitieren der Version auf EPub Bayreuth: https://doi.org/10.15495/EPub_UBT_00009124
URN to cite this document: urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-9124-4

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Zhang, Tong ; Ren, Peng ; Qin, Yuman ; Vuong, Thanh Huyen ; Cunha, Ana V. ; Havenith, Remco W. A. ; Rabeah, Jabor ; Das, Shoubhik:
A Transition Metal‐Free Approach for the Conversion of Real‐Life Cellulose‐Based Biomass into Formate.
In: Advanced Science. Vol. 12 (2025) Issue 21 . - 2415339.
ISSN 2198-3844
DOI der Verlagsversion: https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202415339

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Abstract

Formic acid (FA) and its salt are recognized as valuable molecules for various industries such as textiles and pharmaceuticals. Currently, the global demand of FA and its salts stands at 1.137 million metric tons per year, necessitating the development of sustainable methods to meet the future demands. While numerous approaches are developed for the generation of FA but the requirement of harsh reaction conditions to achieve them is unavoidable. On the other hand, the world production of biomass is estimated at 146 billion metric tons per year and that can be considered as a prospective source of FA and their salts. Additionally, cellulose accounts for approximately 35–45% of the biomass composition. Considering this, a visible-light-mediated approach is presented to produce formate directly from biomass at room temperature as well as at atmospheric pressure. In this approach, selective generation of hydroxyl radical has been achieved which later converted sugars, cellulose, and hemicellulose into formate. Furthermore, the conversion of cellulose-rich daily-life materials such as discarded paper into the product through a series of flow experiments is demonstrated. Finally, mechanistic investigations including electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations are conducted to gain insights into the underlying reaction mechanism.

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Item Type:	Article in a journal
DDC Subjects:	500 Science > 540 Chemistry
Institutions of the University:	Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry > Chair Organic Chemistry I - Photo- und Elektrokatalyse für Nachhaltigkeit > Chair Organic Chemistry I - Photo- und Elektrokatalyse für Nachhaltigkeit - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Shoubhik Das Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry > Chair Organic Chemistry I - Photo- und Elektrokatalyse für Nachhaltigkeit
Language:	English
Originates at UBT:	Yes
URN:	urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-9124-4
Date Deposited:	16 Apr 2026 07:20
Last Modified:	16 Apr 2026 07:21
URI:	https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/9124

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