Highly selective hydrogenation of furfural to furan-2-ylmethanol over a Cu/C derived from copper metal-organic frameworks

Publication date: Available online 18 April 2019Source: Catalysis CommunicationsAuthor(s): Zhi-Xin Li, Xian-Yong Wei, Zheng Yang, Min Zhang, Shuo Niu, Xing-Long Meng, Jun Li, Zhi-Min ZongAbstractHighly selective hydrogenation of furfural to furan-2-ylmethanol (FM) was developed over a Cu/C derived from copper metal-organic frameworks at 500 °C. It was found that the calcination temperature of copper metal-organic frameworks greatly affected the properties of Cu/C. Under optimal conditions, the furfural conversion and FM selectivity are 99.4% and 100%, respectively. Interestingly, the hydrogenation of furfural to FM could also proceed in weak polarity solvents. The activity and selectivity of Cu/C are still at a high level (92.6% furfural conversion and 100% FM selectivity) even after 6-times recycle.Graphical abstract
Source: Catalysis Communications - Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
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