Solvent-free hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone using a Shvo catalyst precursor: optimization, thermodynamic insights, and life cycle assessment
Christian A. M. R. van Slagmaat, Marie A. F. Delgove, Jules Stouten, Lukas Morick, Yvonne van der Meer, Katrien V. Bernaerts, Stefaan M. A. De Wildeman
Abstract
We studied the solvent-free hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone with the Shvo catalyst involving comparative catalysis, DFT, and LCA.
Topics & Concepts
Levulinic acidCatalysisSolventChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalytic hydrogenationCatalysis for Biomass ConversionAsymmetric Hydrogenation and CatalysisCatalysts for Methane Reforming