Issue 12, 2015

Selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid to 1,4-pentanediol in water using a hydroxyapatite-supported Pt–Mo bimetallic catalyst

Abstract

Hydroxyapatite-supported Pt–Mo bimetallic nanoparticles (Pt–Mo/HAP) catalyze the selective transformation of levulinic acid to 1,4-pentanediol under aqueous conditions. A concerted effect between Pt nanoparticles and molybdenum oxides facilely promotes the hydrogenation of the intermediates 4-hydroxypentanoic acid and γ-valerolactone to 1,4-pentanediol. The Pt–Mo/HAP catalyst is recoverable and reusable while maintaining its high activity and selectivity.

Graphical abstract: Selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid to 1,4-pentanediol in water using a hydroxyapatite-supported Pt–Mo bimetallic catalyst

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
12 Aug 2015
Accepted
01 Sep 2015
First published
01 Sep 2015

Green Chem., 2015,17, 5136-5139

Author version available

Selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid to 1,4-pentanediol in water using a hydroxyapatite-supported Pt–Mo bimetallic catalyst

T. Mizugaki, Y. Nagatsu, K. Togo, Z. Maeno, T. Mitsudome, K. Jitsukawa and K. Kaneda, Green Chem., 2015, 17, 5136 DOI: 10.1039/C5GC01878A

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