Aurélien A. M. Peru
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View article: Green synthesis of (R)-3-hydroxy-decanoic acid and analogs from levoglucosenone: a novel access to the fatty acid moiety of rhamnolipids
Green synthesis of (R)-3-hydroxy-decanoic acid and analogs from levoglucosenone: a novel access to the fatty acid moiety of rhamnolipids Open
Rhamnolipids (RLs) are highly valuable molecules in the cosmetic, pharmaceutic, and agricultural sectors with outstanding biosurfactant properties. In agriculture, due to their potential to artificially stimulate the natural immune system …
View article: Green Synthesis of UV‐Reactive Polycarbonates from Levoglucosenone and 5‐Hydroxymethyl Furfural
Green Synthesis of UV‐Reactive Polycarbonates from Levoglucosenone and 5‐Hydroxymethyl Furfural Open
This study focuses on the synthesis of fully renewable polycarbonates (PCs) starting from cellulose‐based platform molecules levoglucosenone (LGO) and 2,5‐bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF). These unique bio‐based PCs are obtained through the …
View article: An expeditive and green chemo-enzymatic route to diester sinapoyl-<scp>l</scp>-malate analogues: sustainable bioinspired and biosourced UV filters and molecular heaters
An expeditive and green chemo-enzymatic route to diester sinapoyl-<span>l</span>-malate analogues: sustainable bioinspired and biosourced UV filters and molecular heaters Open
A highly regioselective lipase-catalyzed transesterification enabled the synthesis of sinapoyl malate diesters with fatty chains that proved to be exceptional UV filters and molecular heaters for plants.
View article: Synthesis and Enzymatic Degradation of Sustainable Levoglucosenone-Derived Copolyesters with Renewable Citronellol Side Chains
Synthesis and Enzymatic Degradation of Sustainable Levoglucosenone-Derived Copolyesters with Renewable Citronellol Side Chains Open
Recently, a renewable five-membered lactone containing citronellol (HBO-citro) was synthesized from levoglucosenone (LGO). A one-pot two-step pathway was then developed to produce a mixture of 5- and 6-membered Lactol-citro molecules (5ML …
View article: Fully renewable photocrosslinkable polycarbonates from cellulose-derived monomers
Fully renewable photocrosslinkable polycarbonates from cellulose-derived monomers Open
Cellulose-derived photocrosslinkable polycarbonates with renewable citronellol pendant chains were synthesised via polycondensation of Triol-citro, a levoglucosenone-based triol monomer, and dimethoxycarbonyl isosorbide.
View article: Unprecedented Biodegradable Cellulose-Derived Polyesters with Pendant Citronellol Moieties: From Monomer Synthesis to Enzymatic Degradation
Unprecedented Biodegradable Cellulose-Derived Polyesters with Pendant Citronellol Moieties: From Monomer Synthesis to Enzymatic Degradation Open
Levoglucosenone (LGO) is a cellulose-derived molecule that is present commercially on a multi-ton/year scale. Taking advantage of the α,β-conjugated ketone of LGO, a new citronellol-containing 5-membered lactone (HBO-citro) was synthesized…
View article: Sustainable Hyperbranched Functional Materials via Green Polymerization of Readily Accessible Levoglucosenone‐Derived Monomers
Sustainable Hyperbranched Functional Materials via Green Polymerization of Readily Accessible Levoglucosenone‐Derived Monomers Open
The homopolymerization in basic conditions of the recently reported bis( γ ‐lactone), 2H‐HBO‐HBO, is herein described for the first time. The solvent‐free polymerization of this pentafunctional levoglucosenone (LGO) derivative affords full…
View article: A straightforward access to functionalizable polymers through ring-opening metathesis polymerization of levoglucosenone-derived monomers
A straightforward access to functionalizable polymers through ring-opening metathesis polymerization of levoglucosenone-derived monomers Open
View article: Sustainable Straightforward Synthesis and Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Sinapine and Analogues
Sustainable Straightforward Synthesis and Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Sinapine and Analogues Open
Naturally occurring sinapine was successfully synthesized through a proline-mediated Knoevenagel-Doebner condensation in ethanol. This synthetic process involving biobased syringaldehyde, Meldrum's acid, and choline chloride offers a susta…
View article: First Total Synthesis of (β-5)-(β-O-4) Dihydroxytrimer and Dihydrotrimer of Coniferyl Alcohol (G): Advanced Lignin Model Compounds
First Total Synthesis of (β-5)-(β-O-4) Dihydroxytrimer and Dihydrotrimer of Coniferyl Alcohol (G): Advanced Lignin Model Compounds Open
To investigate lignin degradation, scientists commonly use model compounds. Unfortunately, these models are most of the time simple β-O-4 dimers and do not sufficiently mimic the wide complexity of lignin structure (i.e., aliphatic …
View article: Proline-Mediated Knoevenagel–Doebner Condensation in Ethanol: A Sustainable Access to <i>p</i>-Hydroxycinnamic Acids
Proline-Mediated Knoevenagel–Doebner Condensation in Ethanol: A Sustainable Access to <i>p</i>-Hydroxycinnamic Acids Open
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View article: High‐Performance Bio‐Based Benzoxazines from Enzymatic Synthesis of Diphenols
High‐Performance Bio‐Based Benzoxazines from Enzymatic Synthesis of Diphenols Open
This paper reports the preparation, characterization, and performance of three low viscosity fully bio‐based benzoxazine resins synthesized from bio‐based furfurylamine, paraformaldehyde, and three new enzymatic originated diphenols obtain…
View article: Lipase-Catalyzed Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation of Cellulose-Derived Levoglucosenone into (S)-γ-Hydroxymethyl-α,β-Butenolide: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology
Lipase-Catalyzed Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation of Cellulose-Derived Levoglucosenone into (S)-γ-Hydroxymethyl-α,β-Butenolide: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology Open
Cellulose-derived levoglucosenone (LGO) has been efficiently converted into pure (S)-γ-hydroxymethyl-α,β-butenolide (HBO), a chemical platform suited for the synthesis of drugs, flavors and antiviral agents. This process involves two-steps…