Selective C–O bond cleavage in diphenyl ether <i>via</i> catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis over Ru-decorated nanocrystalline H-ZSM-5
Atul Kumar, Rajendra Srivastava
Abstract
Ru NPs incorporated nanocrystalline HZSM-5 selectively break C–O bonds in diphenyl ether, a lignin model compound, via a sustainable catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis pathway, transforming it into valuable fuels and fuel additives.
Topics & Concepts
HydrogenolysisNanocrystalline materialCatalysisDiphenyl etherEtherBond cleavageChemistryLigninZSM-5Organic chemistryCrystallographyZeoliteCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesNanomaterials for catalytic reactions