Macroeconomics

Quantum mechanics

Catalysis

Process (computing)

Engineering

5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Operating system

Economics

Solvent

Computer science

Geology

Oceanography

Biochemical engineering

Physics

Organic chemistry

Biomass (ecology)

Process engineering

Chemistry

Term (time)

Production (economics)

Energy & Environmental Science

A process that upgrades biomass-derived sugars to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a value-added platform molecule, is presented. The proposed process is ideally suited for integration with the current HFCS process and has the potential for long-term process improvement.

Solvent system for effective near-term production of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) with potential for long-term process improvement