Efficient one-pot valorization of ethanol to 1-butanol over an earth-abundant Ni–MgO catalyst under mild conditions
Hao Wang, Gai Miao, Lingzhao Kong, Hu Luo, Yanfei Zhang, Xinpeng Zhao, Shenggang Li, Yuhan Sun
Abstract
Efficient one-pot valorization of ethanol to 1-butanol over non-precious Ni–MgO catalyst was exploited to attain a superior yield of 23.7% under mild conditions.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisYield (engineering)ButanolEthanolRare earthChemistryEarth (classical element)n-ButanolReaction conditionsPulp and paper industryOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceMetallurgyMineralogyMathematicsEngineeringMathematical physicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCatalysts for Methane Reforming