A comprehensive review of 2,5-dimethylfuran as a biofuel candidate

Hongming Xu, Chongming Wang

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    Abstract

    In recent years, catalytic production methods of converting biomass into furan derivatives have been improved significantly. One furan derivative, 2,5‐Dimethylfuran (DMF), which is also called a ‘sleeping giant’ of renewable chemicals [1], attracted fuel researchers' attention due to its comparable physiochemical properties to those of gasoline. This chapter intends to give a brief introduction to DMF, and provide details about recent developments in its production pathway. A review of DMF's performance in spark ignition and compression ignition engines is presented, followed by a future outlook of bringing DMF to the marketplace.

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    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationBiofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Innovations beyond Bioethanol
    PublisherWiley-Blackwell
    Pages105-129
    Number of pages25
    ISBN (Electronic)9783527685318
    ISBN (Print)9783527338139
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 17 Aug 2016

    Publication series

    NameBiofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Innovations beyond Bioethanol

    Keywords

    • 2,5-Dimethylfuran
    • Biofuel
    • DMF
    • Internal Combustion Engine

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