Upgrading lignin derived monomers over basic supported metal catalysts

TitleUpgrading lignin derived monomers over basic supported metal catalysts
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsChaudhary, R, Dhepe, PL
JournalFuel
Volume306
Pagination121588
Date PublishedDEC
Type of ArticleArticle
ISSN0016-2361
Keywordsaromatic monomers, Hydrogenation, lignin, Solid bases, supported metal catalyst, Upgradation
AbstractCatalytic upgradation of aromatic monomers derived from lignin depolymerization is of high interest for the production of sustainable fuels and chemicals. Basic support has potential to provide advantages of better substrate-support interaction and reduced coke formation. Hence, we report the effect of various basic supports for metal catalysts (Pt, Pd, Ru) on the upgradation of phenol, guaiacol and eugenol. The complete hydrogenation product is achieved due to the strong interaction of the substrate with catalyst. Phenol is converted (55%) into cyclohexanol (49% yield) with low loading of Pt catalyst (1 wt%), supported by the higher TON of 1 wt% Pt/NaX (TON = 14844) than 3 wt% Pt/NaX (TON = 5128). Effect of basic support with moderate (NaX) and strong (CHT) basic strengths are corelated for the higher cyclohexanone formation. Presence of strong basic sites and higher TON of 3 wt% C-HT (TON = 6806) directs the significant substrate-support interaction. Catalytic activity and recyclability are supported by the comparable performance of recycle runs and characterizations of the fresh and spent catalysts.
DOI10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121588
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)6.609
Divison category: 
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry

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