SYNTHESIS OF SHORT CHAIN CARBOXYLIC ACIDS FROM CARBOHYDRATE BIOMASS

摘要

The current disclosure provides methods for producing C2-C5 carboxylic acids from a carbohydrate source. In some embodiments, the method may be: (a) contacting the carbohydrate source with an alkali to form a plurality of intermediate compounds; and (b) reducing the intermediate compounds to form at least one C2-C5 carboxylic acid. In some embodiments, the carbohydrate source may be organic waste.