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Batch Reaction of Cellulose Ethanolysis to Ethyl Levulinate

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What is the main focus of the study described in the text?

The thermal stability of the acid catalyst
The synthesis of ethyl levulinate (EL) from cellulose (correct)
The analysis of deep eutectic solvent (DES)
The production of cellulose from biomass

What are the characteristics of cellulose highlighted in the text?

It is primarily used in biofuel additives
It is a platform molecule
It has high thermal stability
It is made up of 𝛽-1–4 glycosidic linkages (correct)

What is the role of the deep eutectic solvent (DES) in the study?

To act as a catalyst for the synthesis of ethyl levulinate (EL) (correct)
To produce platform molecules
To improve the thermal stability of cellulose
To analyze the functional groups via FT-IR

Which method will be used to identify the functional groups of deep eutectic solvent (DES)?

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What component will be analyzed to determine its thermal stability?

Deep eutectic solvent (DES) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing the acidity of the acid catalyst?

To determine its acidic property as an acid catalyst (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the study mentioned in the text?

To determine the optimum parameters for synthesizing EL via cellulose ethanolysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which technology approach has gained popularity for chemicals production from renewable sources?

New approaches based on renewable feedstock exploitation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is cellulose commonly used for in the chemical industry's production of platform chemicals?

To hydrolyze and provide a wide range of critical energy and platform chemicals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are alkyl levulinates (ALs)?

Biobased compounds with high potential for use in various applications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential use of ethyl levulinate (EL) in various industries and fields of study?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the energy density of ethyl levulinate (EL) compare to gasoline and ethanol?

Higher than gasoline and ethanol (A) Signup and view all the answers

What analysis method will be used to determine the EL concentration and calculate the EL yield?

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrum (GC-MS) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role is expected for the acidity of Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) in the synthesis reaction?

To act as an acid catalyst in the synthesis reaction (C) Signup and view all the answers

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