Participating date: January 26, 2023

General Description

The suitable selection of the catalyst acidity and solvent and their composition allows control of the product distribution for the conversion of fructose to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) or difructose anhydride (DFA). AHAs and HMF are potential platform molecules to produce renewable biodegradable plastics and DFA has commercial value in the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Interested Majors

Chemical Engineering

Professor/Advisor

Nelson Cardona-Martínez

Map and Booth Location

L1-10