Selective hydrogenolysis of furfural into fuel-additive 2-methylfuran over a rhenium-promoted copper catalyst
Jirawat Chuseang, Rapeepong Nakwachara, Munsuree Kalong, Sakhon Ratchahat, Wanida Koo-amornpattana, Wantana Klysubun, Pongtanawat Khemthong, Kajornsak Faungnawakij, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Vorranutch Itthibenchapong, Atthapon Srifa
Abstract
A highly stable rhenium-promoted copper catalyst catalyzes the hydrogenolysis of furfural, a platform chemical derived from sustainable bioresources, into the fuel-additive 2-methylfuran.
Topics & Concepts
HydrogenolysisFurfuralRheniumCatalysisCopperChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesAsymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis