Bio-based chemistry

The following topics will be covered:

- Bio-based solvents

- Fuels derived from biomass

- Antioxidants derived from lignin

- Metal catalysts derived from plants

- Surfactants obtained from renewable resources

- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis

Hourly volumes*:

CM: 15

TD: 5

The objective of this course is to study the substitution of petrochemical molecules (e.g., fuels, solvents) with bio-based molecules that have similar functionalities, as well as the creation of new molecules with innovative functionalities (e.g., detergents).

Organic Chemistry Level L3

2-hour written final exam

• Authorized documents: no
• Non-graphing calculator permitted: yes
• Internet access: no

1. Preparation and use of bio-based solvents: (6 hours)

MeTHF

glycerol

ethyl lactate

Cyrene

ionic liquids

1. Synthesis and properties of biomass-derived fuels: (1.5 hours)

ethanol

biodiesel

1. Structure and properties of antioxidants derived from lignin: (1.5 H)

sinapic acid

ferulic acid

coumaric acids

1. Plant-derived metal catalysts (1.5 hours)
2. Surfactants obtained from renewable resources: (1.5 hours)

alkyl polyglucosides (APG)

isosorbide esters

1. Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis: (3 H)

TD (5 hours): Individual work, exercises to be prepared before and during the session.

Exercises on the synthesis of bio-based solvents, the functionalization of antioxidants obtained from lignin, and the synthesis of complex molecules catalyzed by plant-derived catalysts.

Teaching staff :

Alberto Marra

alberto.marra@umontpellier.fr

Evelina Colacino

evelina.colacino@umontpellier.fr