Investigation of the influence of catalysts on the production of furfural and its derivatives from the leaves of Psidum guajava (Myrtaceae)
1 Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Chemistry, College of Preliminary Studies, Yelwa-Yauri, Kebbi State Nigeria.
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Technology Research Archive, 2022, 02(01), 033–036.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijstra.2022.2.1.0058
Publication history:
Received on 30 November 2021; revised on 14 January 2022; accepted on 16 January 2022
Abstract:
Furfural and its derivatives have been found to have the potential to replace petroleum products in the production of industrial chemicals since they offer cost effective and environmentally friendly approach for sustainable development. Dried pulverized leaves of Psidum guajava were treated with NaOH, ZnO and CaO for production of furfural and its derivatives. About 75 g of the pulverized leaves were treated with 150 ml 3% solution using the catalysts at 100oC for 30 minutes. GC-MS chromatogram revealed the production of furanmethanol, hydroxymethyl furfural and methyl furfural. The findings from this study calls for the need to engage plant biomass in the production of useful chemicals as agro-wastes are promising alternatives to fossil fuels.
Keywords:
Catalyst; Furfural Derivatives; Psidum guajava; Investigation
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