2013•RSC AdvancesRequires access

A noble-metal free Cu-catalyst derived from hydrotalcite for highly efficient hydrogenation of biomass-derived furfural and levulinic acid

Kai Yan, Jiayou Liao, Xu Wu, Xianmei Xie

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A Cu-catalyst derived from hydrotalcite precursor was highly selective for the hydrogenation of biomass-derived furfural and levulinic acid. 90% yield of furfuryl alcohol and 51% yield of 2-methylfuran were achieved selectively in the hydrogenation of furfural. 91% yield of γ-valerolactone was achieved in the hydrogenation of levulinic acid.

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Key concepts: Furfural, Levulinic acid, Furfuryl alcohol, Hydrotalcite, Catalysis, Chemistry, Yield (engineering), Biomass (ecology)