Electrocatalytic reduction of furfural for selective preparation of 2-methylfuran over a trace Ni assisted Cu catalyst
Yiming Cui, Ze Wang, Songgeng Li
Abstract
The electrocatalytic reduction (ECR) of furfural (FF) for the synthesis of 2-methylfuran (MF) with high octane number and calorific value is investigated, using a carbon-paper-supported Ni–Cu bimetallic material as a catalytic electrode.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralBimetallic stripCatalysisChemistryInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionMesoporous Materials and Catalysis