Selective Oxidation of Biomass-Derived Alcohols and Aromatic and Aliphatic Alcohols to Aldehydes with O₂/Air Using a RuO₂-Supported Mn₃O₄ Catalyst.

ABSTRACT: Selective catalytic oxidation of carbohydrate-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, furfuryl alcohol, and various aromatic and aliphatic compounds to the corresponding aldehyde is a challenging task. The development of a sustainable heterogeneous catalyst is crucial in achieving high selectivity for the desired aldehyde, especially using O₂ or air. In this study, a RuO₂-supported Mn₃O₄ catalyst is reported for the selective oxidation reaction. Treatment of MnO₂ molecular sieves with RuCl₃ in aqueous formaldehyde solution gives a new type of RuO₂-supported Mn₃O₄ catalyst. Detailed catalyst characterization using powder X-ray diffraction, N₂ adsorption, scanning and transmission electron

SUBMITTER: Sarmah B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6644874 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature