Data collected for the publication entitled: “Synthesis of γ-valerolactone from biomass-derived platform molecules over zirconium-propoxide-grafted highly porous silica: From batch to continuous-flow microreactors”
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Sample name_analysis_Figure/Table number
ANALYSIS DETAILS:
ASAP
Data obtained from nitrogen absorption and desorption measurements- Isotherms (I) and e Pore Size Distribution (BJH).
RESEARCH METHOD: low temperature nitrogen adsorption
FILE FORMAT: *csv (separated by commas); for I files 2 columns: relative pressure (column 1); quantity adsorbed [cm^3/g] (Column 2); for PSD files: 2 columns: pore diameter (column1), pore volume [cm^3/g] (Column2)
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: ASAP2020 Micromeritics; ASAP2020 software
ANALYSIS METHOD DETAILS: Nitrogen adsorption at −196◦C. The specific surface area calculated using Braunauer, Emmet and Teller (BET) equation.
SAMPLE PREPARATION DETAILS: Samples degassed at 110 ◦C under vacuum for 24 h.
TG
Data from thermogravimetric measurements
RESEARCH METHOD: Thermogravimetry
FILE FORMAT: *csv (separated by commas); 2 columns: temperature [Celsius degree (column 1); mass loss [%] (Column 2).
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Star 850, Mettler Toledo
ANALYSIS METHOD DETAILS: Temperature range of 25-800 °C, heating ramp of 10 deg/min, air flow rate: 60 ml/min
SAMPLE PREPARATION DETAILS: Samples dried at 110 ◦C.
FTIR
Data obtained from Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy
RESEARCH METHOD: FTIR DRIFT
FILE FORMAT: *csv (separated by commas); 2 columns: wavenumber [cm-1] (Columna 1); transmitance [a.u] (Column 2)
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Nicolet 6700 (Thermo Scientific) device; DRIFT cell, OMNIC software
ANALYSIS METHOD DETAILS : spectras in the range of 4000-2500 cm-1; resolution of 4 cm−1;
SAMPLE PREPARATION DETAILS: Sample preparation: samples diluted in KBr; 5%Sample in KBr Homogenisation time approx. 10 min.
Catalytic results:
Signals from GC chromatography. Experimental data after reaction
File description: Figure_number/Table_Number _sample name
RESEARCH METHOD: Gas Chromatography
FILE FORMAT: *csv (separated by commas); 2 columns: time [min] (column 1); signal value (Column 2).
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Agilent 7890A, flame ionization detector FID; capillary column HP5
ANALYSIS METHOD DETAILS: Inlet temperature: 260◦C ; sample volume: 1um, split ratio: 10:1; oven temp program: 20◦C/min to 100◦C (hold 1 min); 40◦C/min to 140◦C (hold 0); 10◦C/min to 170◦C (hold 0); 40◦C/min to 230◦C (hold 1); He flow 8 ml/min; detector: temperature 300◦C; H2 flow:30 ml/min, Air flow:400ml/min.
SAMPLE PREPARATION DETAILS: samples diluted in 2-propanol (5/100 v/v)