Coupling ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Dynamic Light Scattering to understand the formation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) derived humins.

RuC ees' transfer: Transfer hydrogenation using alcohols as hydrogen donors and supported ruthenium catalysts results in the selective conversion of hydroxymethylfurfural to dimethylfuran (>80% yield). During transfer hydrogenation, the hydrogen produced from alcohols is utilized in the hydrogenation of hydroxymethylfurfural.