A mechanism study on the efficient conversion of cellulose to acetol over Sn–Co catalysts with low Sn content
Xiaohao Liu, Xiaodong Liu, Haiyong Wang, Tianci Xiao, Ying Zhang, Longlong Ma
Abstract
Sn–Co/SiO<sub>2</sub> with low Sn content can effectively catalyze cellulose conversion to acetol, but Sn–Ni/SiO<sub>2</sub> cannot. The catalytic mechanism was studied systematically.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisCelluloseChemistryMechanism (biology)Reaction mechanismChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryEngineeringEpistemologyPhilosophyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionNanomaterials for catalytic reactions