Superior CNT-supported bimetallic RuCu catalyst for the highly selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol to 1,2-propanediol
Magdy Sherbi, Anne Wesner, Valea Kim Wisniewski, Anna Bukowski, Hristiana Velichkova, Bodo Fiedler, Jakob Albert
Abstract
Surface modification using Cu significantly improves the performance of Ru/MWCNT catalysts for the selective production of 1,2-PD up to (93.4%) from glycerol hydrogenolysis.
Topics & Concepts
HydrogenolysisBimetallic stripGlycerolCatalysisPropanediol1,3-PropanediolChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysts for Methane Reforming