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Identity ID
568853a7-ef5b-467e-a5b3-31e9ee5405b4
Materials
Associated ID
d0fd2a07-8375-4804-a7d0-5044443f71c7
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Description
Furfural can be used as an industrial solvent and for the production of furfuryl alcohol, furoic acid, tetrahydrofuran, ץ-valerolactone, pyrrole, and tetrahydropyrrole. This dataset includes the primary raw materials, auxiliary materials, energy inputs, atmospheric emissions, and waste generated during the production process; however, infrastructure such as production equipment and factory construction is not included within the system boundary of the dataset. The life cycle inventory data are sourced from literature. Furfural production employs molten salt hydrate hydrolysis technology, involving specific process steps including raw material preparation, drying, hydrolysis, fermentation, separation, purification, and stabilization.
Activity Description
The production of this product employs molten salt hydrate hydrolysis technology, specifically including raw material preparation, drying, hydrolysis, fermentation, separation, purification, and stabilization processes.
Process Description
Furfural is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H4O2, a colorless transparent oily liquid with a special odor similar to benzaldehyde. It is mainly used as an industrial solvent and can also be used to produce furfuryl alcohol, furoic acid, tetrahydrofuran, ץ-valerolactone, pyrrole, tetrahydropyrrole, etc.
Time period
2018
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology