The Chemistry and Technology of Furfural Production in Modern Lignocellulose-Feedstock Biorefineries

This dissertation deals with biorefinery technology development, i.e. with the development of sustainable industrial methods aimed at the production of chemicals, fuels, heat and power from lignocellulosic biomass. This work is particularly focused on the production of furfural from hemicellulose-derived pentoses. The possibility of producing...