Recent advances in metal–organic framework based heterogeneous catalysts for furfural hydrogenation reactions

Abstract

Metal–organic framework (MOF) based heterogeneous catalysts have been widely used in furfural (FFR) hydrogenation reactions. As numerous studies are related to the conversion of FFR to high value-added chemicals, it is urgently necessary to thoroughly review the recent research progress for better achieving commercial applications in the future. This review summarizes the recent advances, classified by different reaction paths, related to the upgrading of FFR over MOF-based heterogeneous catalysts, including MOFs, MOF derivatives and MOF composites. In addition, some critical issues and perspectives in the hydrogenation of FFR to high-value-added chemicals over MOF-based catalysts are also summarized. This review will provide valuable guidance for the preparation and rational design of MOF-based heterogeneous catalysts for upgrading FFR to high value-added chemicals.