Zirconium–lignosulfonate polyphenolic polymer for highly efficient hydrogen transfer of biomass-derived oxygenates under mild conditions

Understanding the geometric and electronic factors of PtNi bimetallic surfaces for efficient and selective catalytic hydrogenation of biomass-derived oxygenates

“…However, 12% FAL conversion and 12% FOL yield were observed when the reaction was conducted at 150°C, indicating IPA could act as hydrogen donor at 150°C rather than 100°C. It is reported that alcohols can be used as hydrogen donors at high temperatures (usually higher than 150°C) and therefore solvent (IPA in this paper) is not contributing hydrogen towards the reaction at 100°C [38]. In the next experiments, the temperature was carried at 100°C to avoid the solvent donor effect.…”

Efficient single-atom Ni for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol

“…[6][7][8][9] Furfuryl alcohol (FAL) is an important hydrogenation product of FF and it is widely used in synthetic resins, reactive solvent and production of chemicals. [10][11][12] Traditional biorefinery of FF to produce furfuryl alcohol (FAL) is constrained by high pollution and toxicity, low selectivity and high-cost etc., which made this process not economically and environmentally viable. 13 In addition, highpressure reaction with H 2 as H-donor has many drawbacks, such as highly flammable, explosive and high instrumental requirements.…”

Supported Pd–Au bimetallic nanoparticles as an efficient catalyst for the hydrodeoxygenation of vanillin with formic acid at room temperature

“…Furthermore, over-hydrogenation and C–C bond cleavage would occur under the harsh conditions, resulting in by-products. 19,20 Besides, the storage and transfer of hydrogen gas are difficult, and the high-pressure condition makes high levels dangerous in operation. In recent years, formic acid (FA), a product from the biomass process with considerable hydrogen content, 21 has been regarded as a promising liquid hydrogen source.…”