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 derived 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 replacement of petrochemical-based 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 (L3 Level)

2-hour written final exam

• Authorized documents: No
• Non-graphical calculators allowed: yes
• Internet access allowed: No

1. Preparation and Use of Bio-based Solvents: (6 hours)

MeTHF

glycerol

ethyl lactate

Cyrene

ionic liquids

1. Synthesis and Properties of Biomass-Based Fuels: (1.5 H)

ethanol

biodiesel

1. Structure and Properties of Lignin-Derived Antioxidants: (1,5 H)

sinapic acid

ferulic acid

coumaric acids

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

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.

Experiments on the synthesis of bio-based solvents, the functionalization of antioxidants derived 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