Enhanced one-pot selective conversion of cellulose to ethylene glycol over NaZSM-5 supported metal catalysts
Sreejith Sreekantan, Arun Arunima Balachandran Kirali, Banu Marimuthu
Abstract
The mesopores/micropores NaZSM-5 was synthesised by sol–gel method. The 5%Al–8%Ni–25%W/NaZSM-5 catalyst exhibited the highest cellulose conversion of 100% with EG yield as high as 89% (C mol%) at moderate reaction conditions which is highly applicable in polymer Industry.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryEthylene glycolCatalysisYield (engineering)CelluloseMesoporous materialChemical engineeringMetalEthyleneOrganic chemistryPolymerMetallurgyMaterials scienceEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionAdvanced Cellulose Research Studies