The Critical Role of Water in the Ring Opening of Furfural Alcohol to 1,2-Pentanediol
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DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.6b02845
Abstract: Water, as an environmentally benign solvent, is a very common medium in biomass conversion. Here, we describe how water can significantly promote the ring-opening process of furfural alcohol and enhance the selectivity to 1,2-pentanediol formation.… read more here.
Keywords: opening process; ring opening; pentanediol; water ... See more keywords
In Situ Ruthenium Catalyst Modification for the Conversion of Furfural to 1,2-Pentanediol
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DOI: 10.3390/nano12030328
Abstract: Exploiting biomass to synthesise compounds that may replace fossil-based ones is of high interest in order to reduce dependence on non-renewable resources. 1,2-pentanediol and 1,5-pentanediol can be produced from furfural, furfuryl alcohol or tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol… read more here.
Keywords: catalyst modification; pentanediol; modification conversion; situ ruthenium ... See more keywords