Abstract
Layered niobium molybdate (HNbMoO6) was used in the aqueous-phase dehydration of sorbitol and was found to exhibit remarkable selectivity toward its monomolecular-dehydrated intermediate 1,4-sorbitan. This was attributed to the selective intercalation of sorbitol within the interlayers with strong Brønsted acid sites. The power of intercalation: The aqueous-phase dehydration of a sugar alcohol, sorbitol, to its monomolecular dehydrated intermediate, 1,4-sorbitan, with high selectivity is described for the use of a unique solid acid, HNbMoO6. The activity and selectivity to 1,4-sorbitan is superior to those obtained on other solid acids, including protonic zeolites, niobic acid, and ion-exchange resins. This improvement is attributable to the control intercalation selectivity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 748-752 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | ChemSusChem |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Environmental Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Energy(all)