SBA-15 Supported Ni-Cu Catalysts for Hydrodeoxygenation of m-cresol to Toluene.

ABSTRACT: Amidst concerns over fossil fuel dependency and environmental sustainability, the utilization of biomass-derived aromatic compounds emerges as a viable solution across diverse industries. In this scheme, the conversion of biomass involves pyrolysis, followed by a hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) step to reduce the oxygen content of pyrolysis oils and stabilize the end products including aromatics. In this study, we explored the properties of size controlled NiCu bimetallic catalysts supported on ordered mesoporous silica (SBA-15) for the catalytic gas-phase HDO of m-cresol, a lignin model compound. We compared their performances with monometallic Ni and Cu catalysts. The prepared catalysts contained varying Ni to Cu ratios and featured an average particle size of approximately 2 nm. The catalytic

SUBMITTER: Deplazes R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11696214 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature