Transformation of γ-valerolactone into 1,4-pentanediol and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran over Zn-promoted Cu/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> catalysts
Qiang Liu, Zhenbo Zhao, Masahiko Arai, Chao Zhang, Ke Liu, Ruhui Shi, Peixuan Wu, Zhuangqing Wang, Weiwei Lin, Haiyang Cheng, Fengyu Zhao
Abstract
The presence of Zn can promote the activity and stability as well as adjust the product selectivity due to the formation of ZnCu alloy and the reduction of acidic sites, which prevents the deactivation of the catalyst and dehydration of 1,4-PDO.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisSelectivityChemistryTransformation (genetics)DehydrationChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryGeneBiochemistryEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesCatalysts for Methane Reforming