Catalytic conversion of sucrose to 1,2-propanediol over alumina-supported Ni–Mo bimetallic catalysts
Sreejith Sreekantan, Arun Arunima Balachandran Kirali, Banu Marimuthu
Abstract
The metal combination of 8%Ni–20%Mo/γ-Al 2 O 3 is found to be effective in producing a good yield of 1,2-propanediol (∼74%) under mild reaction conditions of 180 °C, 40 bar H 2 pressure at a run time of 4.5 h in a batch reaction.
Topics & Concepts
Bimetallic stripCatalysisPropanediolYield (engineering)1,3-PropanediolBar (unit)MetalChemistryNuclear chemistryMaterials scienceGlycerolOrganic chemistryMetallurgyMeteorologyPhysicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionMesoporous Materials and CatalysisCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies