Hydrogenation of furfural by noble metal-free nickel modified tungsten carbide catalysts

Patrick Bretzler, Michael Huber, Simon Nickl, Klaus Köhler

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Abstract

Nickel-tungsten carbide catalysts convert furfural to high value products in a liquid phase catalytic reaction. The product distribution depends on the solvent and the Ni-W-ratio of the catalyst. In isopropyl alcohol a combination of Ni and WxC enables the opening of the furan ring to yield 1,2-pentanediol. Nickel accelerates the tungsten oxide reduction in the tungsten carbide catalyst synthesis and facilitates the carbon insertion. Nickel modified tungsten carbide is a promising, noble metal-free catalyst system for the upgrading of furfural based renewable resources. Its preparation is facilitated compared to unmodified tungsten carbide catalysts.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)27323-27330
Number of pages8
JournalRSC Advances
Volume10
Issue number46
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Jul 2020

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