Defining Pt-compressed CO₂ synergy for selectivity control of furfural hydrogenation.

ABSTRACT: The development of a sustainable methodology for catalytic transformation of biomass-derived compounds to value-added chemicals is highly challenging. Most of the transitions are dominated by the use of additives, complicated reaction steps and large volumes of organic solvents. Compared to traditional organic solvents, alternative reaction media, which could be an ideal candidate for a viable extension of biomass-related reactions are rarely explored. Here, we elucidate a selective and efficient transformation of a biomass-derived aldehyde (furfural) to the corresponding alcohol, promoted in compressed CO₂ using a Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst. Furfural contains a furan ring with C[double bond, length as m-dash]C and an aldehyde group, and is extremely reactive in a h

SUBMITTER: Chatterjee M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9080760 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature