One-pot two-step synthesis of alkyl levulinates directly from furfural by combining Ni<sub>3</sub>Sn<sub>2</sub> alloy nanoparticles and montmorillonite K10
Nobutaka Yamanaka, Daiki Abe, Masaiku Miwaka-Saiga, K Yasunaga, Hiroshi Yamada, Shogo Shimazu
Abstract
In this work, we developed a catalytic system comprising Ni 3 Sn 2 alloy nanoparticles and montmorillonite K10 that is effective for the one-pot two-step synthesis of alkyl levulinates directly from furfural.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralMontmorilloniteAlkylAlloyNanoparticleMaterials scienceCatalysisChemical engineeringChemistryNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryMetallurgyNanotechnologyEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionLayered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and ApplicationsSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication