Continuous flow hydrogenolysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-dimethylfuran over alumina-supported nickel–iron alloy catalysts
Munsuree Kalong, Atthapon Srifa, Sakhon Ratchahat, Wanida Koo-amornpattana, Yingyot Poo‐arporn, Wanwisa Limphirat, Pongtanawat Khemthong, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Keiichi Tomishige, Sibudjing Kawi
Abstract
Continuous hydrogenolysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran is successfully developed and demonstrated using alumina-supported nickel–iron alloy catalysts with in situ observation of the structural transformation.
Topics & Concepts
HydrogenolysisNickelCatalysisAlloyContinuous flowMaterials scienceMetallurgyChemistryOrganic chemistryMechanicsPhysicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesCatalysts for Methane Reforming