Reforming of ethanol to hydrogen and acetic acid catalyzed by pincer-ruthenium complexes
Vinay Arora, Sunil Dhole, Akshai Kumar
Abstract
Herein, we report the exceptional activity of pincer-ruthenium catalysts in the value-addition of ethanol via its high yield conversion ( ca. 73%) to green hydrogen and precious acetic acid with high selectivity ( ca. 100%) under ambient conditions.
Topics & Concepts
RutheniumPincer movementCatalysisAcetic acidChemistryYield (engineering)SelectivityEthanolHydrogenOrganic chemistryInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceMetallurgyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion