Lei Chen , Chenhuan Wang , Ningzhao Shang , Shutao Gao , Chun Wang
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Abstract
Exploring efficient non-noble metal catalysts for selective HDO (hydrodeoxygenation) of renewable biomass into valuable-added chemicals is greatly advantageous for sustainable development. Herein, urchin-like TiO2 supported Cu-based catalyst was synthesized by hydrolysis and one pot hydrothermal process. The obtained Cu/TiO2-u catalyst exhibited distinguished catalytic properties for HDO of lignin derivatives, which was significantly superior to the catalyst fabricated by impregnation method. Under the optimal conditions (120 °C, 1 MPa H2, 3 h), both the vanillin conversion and selectivity towards 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol (MMP) can achieve 99 %. In addition, the catalyst also demonstrated favorable recyclability and stability. The excellent catalytic activity can be attributed to strong metal-support interaction, appropriate acidic sites, plentiful oxygen vacancies. This work offers a feasible avenue for developing effective non-noble metal heterogeneous catalysts for HDO of biomass derivatives.
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The Journal of Catalysis publishes scholarly articles on both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, covering a wide range of chemical transformations. These include various types of catalysis, such as those mediated by photons, plasmons, and electrons. The focus of the studies is to understand the relationship between catalytic function and the underlying chemical properties of surfaces and metal complexes.
The articles in the journal offer innovative concepts and explore the synthesis and kinetics of inorganic solids and homogeneous complexes. Furthermore, they discuss spectroscopic techniques for characterizing catalysts, investigate the interaction of probes and reacting species with catalysts, and employ theoretical methods.
The research presented in the journal should have direct relevance to the field of catalytic processes, addressing either fundamental aspects or applications of catalysis.