Enhanced Yield of Methyl Ethyl Ketone through Levulinic Acid Decarboxylation in the AgNO3/K2S2O8 System: Mechanistic Insights and Characterization of Metallic Species

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is among the most extensively utilized solvents in various industrial applications. In this study, we present a highly efficient synthesis route for MEK via the decarboxylation of biomass-derived levulinic acid, using potassium persulfate (K