Hydrodeoxygenation of levulinic acid over Ru-based catalyst: Importance of acidic promoter

Zhiguo Xiao; Xue Wang; Zepeng Zhao; Zhen Wang; Lingling Gao; Yong Liu; Wenguang Zhou

Catalysis Communications (Nov 2023)

Hydrodeoxygenation of levulinic acid over Ru-based catalyst: Importance of acidic promoter

Zhiguo Xiao,
Xue Wang,
Zepeng Zhao,
Zhen Wang,
Lingling Gao,
Yong Liu,
Wenguang Zhou

Affiliations

Zhiguo Xiao: School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
Xue Wang: School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
Zepeng Zhao: School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
Zhen Wang: School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
Lingling Gao: School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
Yong Liu: Corresponding authors at: 999 Xuefu Ave, Honggutan District, Nanchang, China.; School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
Wenguang Zhou: Corresponding authors at: 999 Xuefu Ave, Honggutan District, Nanchang, China.; School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 184
p. 106790

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Biorefineries are fundamental for sustainable energy. This research explored the conversion of biomass-derived Levulinic acid (LA) into essential compounds γ-valerolactone (GVL) and 1,4-pentanediol (1,4-PDO) using the Ru2.5Mn15Al catalyst. The study underscores the role of Ru incorporation and specific promoters in enhancing catalyst efficiency. The crucial challenge is to destroy the particularly stable ring structure of GVL. The crucial roles of acidity and specific metal species in directing catalytic pathways were revealed by the detailed characterization of the catalyst's textural, acidic, reduction, and electronic properties. They provided valuable insights for sustainable chemical synthesis.

Published in Catalysis Communications

ISSN: 1566-7367 (Print); 1873-3905 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Science: Chemistry
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/catalysis-communications

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