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This work underscores the critical importance of enhancing the mass transfer performance of catalyst particles for the production of n-butyl levulinate (BL) from levulinic acid (LA). The lattice Boltzmann method was proposed to investigate the relationship between pore structure and mass transfer, thereby guiding the rational design of high-performance catalyst. Furthermore, a novel catalyst regulation strategy was introduced, utilizing UiO-66 as a template to fabricate a series of catalysts, UiOxD40H160-SO3H. This strategy allows for the regulation of the pore structure of resin catalysts over a broader range and successfully enhanced the mass transfer performance. Among the synthesized catalysts, the LA conversion efficiency with UiO0.4D40H160-SO3H under mild reaction conditions increased by an average of 18.1% compared to the previously reported best-performing Dowex 50Wx2 resin catalyst. These findings provide valuable new insights into the production of BL while also highlighting the potential of the proposed catalyst design strategy for industrial applications. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd
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Chemical Engineering Science
ISSN: 0009-2509
Year: 2025
Volume: 314
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