Table 1.
Research topics and defined process assessment criteria.
|
Process assessment criteria |
Research topics |
|---|---|
|
operational aspects |
operating mode |
|
reactor design | |
|
solvent system |
single‐phase systems |
|
biphasic systems | |
|
catalytic system |
salts |
|
acid cation exchange resin | |
|
metal halides | |
|
mineral acids | |
|
feedstock selection + conversion |
isomerase enzymes |
|
partial conversion endpoint | |
|
production of HMF from by‐products |