ScholarWorks@숙명여자대학교

초록

2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a biodegradable alternative to fossil fuels, can be obtained via the catalytic oxidation of 2,5-hydroxymethlyfurfural (HMF), which is sourced from biomass. Anatase TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) with oxygen vacancies (Vo) effectively promote the oxidation process under ultraviolet/visible-light illumination. The conversion process is accelerated by introducing anatase TiO2 NPs with a Vo-densified shell and stoichio-metric core, which is achieved by a simple base treatment after synthesis. The defective shell acts as an electron -rich catalytic platform to facilitate HMF oxidation. Base-treated NPs measuring less than 20 nm yield similar to 40% conversion to FDCA via HMF oxidation at room temperature in water. The photocatalytic activity is achieved at a 580% higher rate than with the corresponding untreated TiO2. Spectroscopic characterizations clearly visualize the densified layer of Vo enclosing the surface of the high-performance TiO2 NPs. Our results provide new in-sights into the optimal defect engineering of oxide-based catalysts for efficient biomass conversions.

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