Optimization of Glucose Dehydration to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural over Fe3O4–SiO2/Al2O3 Catalyst Using Response Surface Methodology in a Biphasic System
Converting glucose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) via catalytic methods is essential for creating renewable chemicals and biofuels. Nonetheless, the process faces challenges due to by-products. This research introduces a cost-effective iron monometallic catalyst supported on silica–alumina (Fe3O4-SiO2/Al2O3), prepa...