Cobalt–graphene nanomaterial as an efficient catalyst for selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-dimethylfuran

Abstract

The synergy of single Co atoms/Co clusters and CoO_x nanoparticles, as well as reduced graphene oxide, enabled a Co–graphene nanomaterial to exhibit superior catalytic performance in the hydrogenation of HMF into DMF, including the omission of pre-reduction treatment, high specificity for cleavage of CO/C–O bonds, excellent catalytic activity and enhanced stability.