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Transglycosylation: A Key Reaction to Access Alkylpolyglycosides from Lignocellulosic Biomass
Author(s) -
Jérôme François,
Marinkovic Sinisa,
Estrine Boris
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201800265
Subject(s) - lignocellulosic biomass , hemicellulose , context (archaeology) , yield (engineering) , biomass (ecology) , cellulose , biochemical engineering , chemistry , alkyl , product distribution , pulp and paper industry , catalysis , organic chemistry , materials science , engineering , agronomy , paleontology , metallurgy , biology
An overview is provided on the recent advances in transglycosylation of cellulose and hemicellulose with either short‐chain or long‐chain alkyl alcohols. Catalytic processes are compared in terms of yield, selectivity and space‐time yield, with a view to identifying the most promising pathways for future developments. In this context, the synthesis of alkylpolyglycosides directly from lignocellulosic biomass is discussed while keeping in mind the impact of the botanical origin on the transglycosylation reaction and the product distribution. A section dedicated to the physicochemical properties and ecological footprint of alkylpolyglycosides is also included.