Heterogeneous photocatalyzed acceptorless dehydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural upon visible-light illumination
Wanying Liang, Rui Zhu, Xinglong Li, Jin Deng, Yao Fu
Abstract
Photocatalytic dehydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran under visible-light illumination: complete conversion and high selectivity can be achieved without any oxidants, additives or any conventional hydrogen acceptors.
Topics & Concepts
DehydrogenationChemistryPhotocatalysisVisible spectrumSelectivityPhotochemistry5-hydroxymethylfurfuralHydrogenOrganic chemistryCatalysisMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsMesoporous Materials and Catalysis