Direct biomass valorisation to γ-valerolactone by Ru-PNP catalysed hydrogenation in acid
Sakhitha Koranchalil, Martin Nielsen
Abstract
Simultaneous homogeneous catalytic hydrogenation and acid-treatment of carbohydrates yields GVL in excellent yields from substrates from raw biomass to monosaccharides.
Topics & Concepts
ValorisationBiomass (ecology)ChemistryOrganic chemistryWaste managementEngineeringBiologyEcologyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies