Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Artichoke Residues (Cynara Scolymus L.) to Valuable Chemicals

Lignocellulosic biomass is accepted to be one of the best sustainable alternatives for overcoming fossil fuel dependence and reduce environmental pollution. Intensive research studies have been carried out on conversion this big potential source via chemical biochemical processes miscellaneous chemicals. According present methods conversion, cellulose hemicellulose parts plant can converted platform chemicals by hydrolysis, dehydration rehydration reactions in presence acidic medium. In study, efficient conditions Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus L.) leaves stalks valuable (formic acid, acetic acid 5-hydroxymetilfurfural) were investigated using (HCl, HNO3 H2SO4) catalyzed hydrothermal reaction. Experiments performed temperature range 150°C - 300°C at pH values 2.0 3.0 with a reaction time 1 hour. Evolution liquid their variations respect parameters determined HPLC related analysis