5">Modifications of the synthesis of tin oxide catalysts are proposed.
SnO2 catalysts were used for glucose conversion (XGLU) to HMF in aqueous phase.
5">SO4−2/Al2O3-SnO2 catalysts calcined at low temp. had the best catalytic properties.
Higher and more selective XGLU to HMF were seen at low reaction temp.
5">Sulphur leaching occurred after successive runs, re-calcination decreased acidity.