Biomass resources have become a research hotspot in the fi eld of chemical industry to explore new resources because of 

its abundant total amount and wide distribution range. Biomass-based 2,5-furanediformic acid (FDCA) has attracted much 

attention due to its potential as a substitute for petroleum-based terephthalic acid (PTA), which industrial production can 

protect the environment and save resources. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a representative biomass-based platform 

compound with a wide range of raw materials and a green and sustainable preparation process. Hence, the preparation of 

FDCA from HMF has attracted much attention in recent years. In this review, HMF oxidation reaction pathway and diff erent 

catalysts and carriers are reviewed, chiefl y including noble metal catalysts, non-noble metal catalysts, metal oxide carriers, 

non-metal oxide carriers, resin carriers, and other carriers. In particular, the great industrial application potential of the resin 

carriers loaded with noble metals. We have tentatively prepared an effi cient catalyst for the oxidation of HMF to FDCA using 

macroporous resins loaded with noble metals. Finally, the industrial application of resin-supported noble metal catalysts in 

the preparation of FDCA by HMF is summarized and prospected. This paper focuses on the research progress of conversion 

of HMF to FDCA by thermal catalysis, summarizes the research achievements and exists problems of catalytic oxidation 

of HMF to prepare FDCA, points out the factors limiting the industrialization of HMF to FDCA, and discusses the possible 

solutions. Finally, the research direction is provided for the industrialization of HMF to FDCA in future.