Issue 14, 2021

Efficient hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using a synergistically bimetallic Ru–Ir/C catalyst

Abstract

Activated charcoal-dispersed Ru–Ir alloy nanoparticles (ca. 2.2 nm) are a selective and reusable hydrogenation catalyst for the conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to valuable liquid biofuel. A 99% yield to 2,5-dimethylfuran is achieved at only 120 °C. An acceleration in the reduction of substrate and intermediates is observed due to the synergistic effect between the Ru and Ir species.

Graphical abstract: Efficient hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using a synergistically bimetallic Ru–Ir/C catalyst

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
28 Nov 2020
Accepted
11 Jan 2021
First published
12 Jan 2021

Chem. Commun., 2021,57, 1742-1745

Efficient hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using a synergistically bimetallic Ru–Ir/C catalyst

Y. Wang, Y. Wang, Y. Lu, Q. Cao and W. Fang, Chem. Commun., 2021, 57, 1742 DOI: 10.1039/D0CC07782H

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