Hydrogenation of furfural by noble metal-free nickel modified tungsten carbide catalysts.

ABSTRACT: Nickel-tungsten carbide catalysts convert furfural to high value products in a liquid phase catalytic reaction. The product distribution depends on the solvent and the Ni-W-ratio of the catalyst. In isopropyl alcohol a combination of Ni and W _x C enables the opening of the furan ring to yield 1,2-pentanediol. Nickel accelerates the tungsten oxide reduction in the tungsten carbide catalyst synthesis and facilitates the carbon insertion. Nickel modified tungsten carbide is a promising, noble metal-free catalyst system for the upgrading of furfural based renewable resources. Its preparation is facilitated compared to unmodified tungsten carbide catalysts.

SUBMITTER: Bretzler P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9055482 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature