Sulfated niobia and zirconia catalysts for the synthesis of ethyl levulinate

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026

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Authors: Jaime Enrique Bayona Solano, Ana Julia Avila, Daniel Alberto Sánchez, Gabriela Marta Tonetto
DOI: 10.1039/d5cy01343g
Cited by: 1
References: 50

Abstract

Levulinic acid esterification is a key reaction for biomass valorization. This work evaluates how sulfation strategies affect the acidic properties and catalytic behavior of Nb 2 O 5 - and ZrO 2 -based catalysts in the synthesis of ethyl levulinate.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
9
Pages
3218–3228
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN