Synthesis of Arabinoxylan and Furfurals from Oat Hulls

拟议的研究旨在通过开发将燕麦壳转化为价值更高的化学品的绿色工艺来克服燕麦壳废物管理方面的问题。拟议的研究将研究半纤维素的水热提取和微波辅助水解系统，以及将其转化为阿拉伯木聚糖和呋喃。理查森研磨有限公司(RML)是燕麦研磨领域的全球领导者。Richardson Mill全麦燕麦格子是通过清洗、脱皮和窑炉烘烤优质生燕麦制成的。生燕麦可能含有平均25%的果皮，可能在20%-36%之间变化。这些外壳代表了燕麦碾磨作业产生的大量副产品。目前，燕麦壳的价值很低，理查森需要支付额外的费用来安全处置燕麦壳。处理燕麦壳的高效和环保的方法以及将其转化为更高价值的产品将极大地提高燕麦碾磨作业的可持续性。

The proposed research aims at overcoming the issues with oat hulls waste management by developing green processes for its conversion to higher value chemicals. The proposed research will be investigating hydrothermal extraction and microwave assisted hydrolysis system for the extraction of hemicellulose and its conversion to arabinoxylan and furfurals. Richardson Milling Limited (RML) is a global leader in oat milling. Richardson Milling whole grain oat groats are produced by cleaning, dehulling and kiln toasting high quality raw oats. Raw oat may contain in an average 25% hulls and could vary between 20 - 36%. The hulls represent a significant volume of by-product from oat milling operations. Currently, the oat hulls are of low value and incurs additional cost to Richardson for its safe disposal. The efficient and environmentally friendly methods for handling oat hulls and its conversion to higher value products will greatly enhance the sustainability of oat milling operations.