Preparation of furan platform molecules from (hemi)cellulose and their downstream conversion

<p indent="0mm">The preparation and utilization of biomass-derived platform molecules to replace traditional non-renewable organic synthetic pathways based on fossil resources is important for the energy transition and sustainable development goals. Furan-based platform molecules derived from (hemi)cellulose, can be catalysed into a variety of bio-based chemicals, fuels and polymer monomers, which is an important means of sustainability and green decarbonization of chemicals, fuels and materials. Based on the accumulation by the author’s group, this paper reviews the conversion of (hemi)cellulose into furan platform molecules and its downstream high-value conversion and utilization ways. It mainly includes the preparation of furan platform molecules by catalytic pyrolysis and acid catalysis from (hemi)cellulose and their further conversion into a variety of high value-added products by catalytic hydrogenation/oxidation/ammonification. Finally, the opportunities and challenges in the preparation of furan platform molecules from (hemi)cellulose and their downstream conversion are discussed.