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In chemical engineering, the Fischer–Speier esterification shows incredible value for biofuel production. However, the transformation suffers from challenges including necessary catalysts that cause corrosion issues in addition to a complex synthesis. Herein, we report a green acidic liquid, [N,N,N-tris(propanesulfonic)aniline][ethanol]3, which is induced by hydrogen bonding interactions between a hydrogen bond acceptor (HBA) of [N,N,N-tris(propanesulfonic)aniline] and three hydrogen bond donators (HBD) of ethanol, through a one-step reaction. This liquid demonstrates strong Bronsted acidity and hydrogen bond networking to mimic ionic liquids (ILs) or deep-eutectic solvents (DESs). Even under mild conditions, biodiesel was produced with 97.65% of esterification conversion. Exploiting distinguished molecular geometry with a singular methodology, made possible by contributions from HBD, allows for a further reaction of 1,3-propanesulfonate with positively charged amines. This discovery is feasible with a wide range of HBDs as a solvent resulting more commercially accessible products owing to a much greener synthesis when compared with ILs and DESs. © 2023 American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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AIChE Journal
ISSN: 0001-1541
Year: 2023
Issue: 8
Volume: 69
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ESI HC Threshold:39
JCR Journal Grade:2
CAS Journal Grade:3
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SCOPUS Cited Count: 17
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30 Days PV: 1
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