A method for co-production of monophenols and cellulose by transition metal oxide catalytic oxidation of biomass is disclosed. The method uses transition metal oxide as catalyst and pretreated dry biomass as raw material to obtain high purity and selectivity of monophenolic chemicals with co-produced cellulose under mild conditions.

A method for co-production of monophenols and cellulose by transition metal oxide catalytic oxidation of biomass is disclosed. The method uses transition metal oxide as catalyst and pretreated dry biomass as raw material to obtain high purity and selectivity of monophenolic chemicals with co-produced cellulose under mild conditions.

Hierarchically porous ZSM-5 zeolites, having macropores, mesopores, and micropores are formed using a solid-state crystallization process. An aluminosilicate nanogel prepared with precursors, solvent, and a structure-directing agent is provided. The solvent is evaporated from the aluminosilicate nanogel at room temperature. The dried aluminosilicate nanogel is then heated to promote crystallization. The crystallized zeolites are calcined to remove the structure-directing agent.

Hierarchically porous ZSM-5 zeolites, having macropores, mesopores, and micropores are formed using a solid-state crystallization process. An aluminosilicate nanogel prepared with precursors, solvent, and a structure-directing agent is provided. The solvent is evaporated from the aluminosilicate nanogel at room temperature. The dried aluminosilicate nanogel is then heated to promote crystallization. The crystallized zeolites are calcined to remove the structure-directing agent.