Alkaline silver nitrate exhibits versatility in the instant oxidation of furans to bioplastic precursors and its mechanistic insights

Reaction Chemistry & Engineering 2026

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Authors: Ravi Kumar Kunchala, Meera Cheviri, Paramdeep Kaur, Bhawana Devi, Lakshmanan Potturaja, Bakthavachalam Vishnu, Senthil Murugan Arumugam, Alisha Alisha, Jyoti Baghel, Sasikumar Elumalai
DOI: 10.1039/d5re00509d
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References: 52

Abstract

The AgNO 3 –KOH system offering Ag + and Ag 2 O active species enables rapid conversion of furfural to 2-furoic acid and of 2,5-diformylfuran to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid. The silver nanoparticles, a by-product, show potential in wastewater treatment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions Chemical Synthesis and Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Reaction Chemistry & Engineering
Volume
11
Issue
5
Pages
1157–1174
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN