Utilization of Lignocellulosic Biomass to produce Methyl levulinate: technological mapping of patents

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https://doi.org/10.9771/cp.v16i3.49964

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Technology Prospecting, Levulinic esters, Biomass valorization.

Abstract

Methyl levulinate (ML) is a levulinic acid (AL) ester that has entered the world economic agenda due to its potential as a fuel and additive for biofuels. The present study aims to mapping the patents with valorization technology of lignocellulosic biomass to produce methyl levulinate (ML). The work has conducted by consulting the national (INPI) and international databases (DII, WIPO, Espacenet, and Google Patents) from 1990 to June 2022. Since 2005, annual publications have been published, focusing on chemistry (catalysis and development of heterocyclic, acyclic, or carboxylic compounds) and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Prospects indicate interest in this technology for the industry. The technological challenges of ML synthesis have focused on mild reaction conditions, hybrid catalysts, and new routes. As for its use as a precursor, the production of plasticizers, resins, and gamma-Valerolactone stands out.

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Leonete Cristina de Araújo Ferreira Medeiros Silva, Federal Rural University of the Semiarid, Caraúbas, RN, Brazil

Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering at the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Árido-UFERSA, Multidisciplinary Center of Caraúbas; PhD student in Chemical Engineering (UFRN, 2018-present); Master in Sanitary Engineering (UFRN, 2008); Occupational Safety Engineer (UFRN, 2008); Civil Engineer (UFRN, 2005); and Environmental Technologist (IFRN, 2002).

Poliana Pinheiro da Silva, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil

Graduate Student, Chemical Engineering Graduate Program, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), RN, Brazil.

Eduardo Lins de Barros Neto, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil

Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Rio Grande do Norte state (RN), Brazil.

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2023-04-01

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Silva, L. C. de A. F. M., Silva, P. P. da, & Barros Neto, . E. L. de. (2023). Utilization of Lignocellulosic Biomass to produce Methyl levulinate: technological mapping of patents . Cadernos De Prospecção, 16(3), 726–744. https://doi.org/10.9771/cp.v16i3.49964

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