Abstract
Production of 1,5-pentanediol from tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, which can be produced from biomass via furfural, is reviewed. Silica- or carbon-supported rhodium catalysts modified with Re, Mo or W show high activity and selectivity, while commercial hydrogenation catalysts such as Ru/C, copper chromite and Raney Ni show much lower activity and selectivity. The formation of metal bond between rhodium metal particles and additive metal is a key to the high performance. The reaction mechanism is discussed based on the characterization data, reactivity of related substrates and kinetics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 136-143 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Catalysis Today |
Volume | 195 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Nov 15 |
Keywords
- Biomass
- Heterogeneous catalysis
- Hydrogenolysis
- Rhodium
- Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)