Studies on bimetallic Cu–Ag supported alumina catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran
D. Dhana Lakshmi, Yogita Yogita, B. Srinivasa Rao, N. Lingaiah
Abstract
Selective synthesis of 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) from 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) by hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) was studied over Ag-promoted Cu/γ-Al 2 O 3 catalysts.
Topics & Concepts
HydrodeoxygenationFurfuralBimetallic stripCatalysisChemistry5-hydroxymethylfurfuralHydroxymethylOrganic chemistryNuclear chemistrySelectivityCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesCatalysts for Methane Reforming