@article {49121,
	title = {Enhanced catalytic conversion of disaccharides to propylene glycol using metal-supported graphitic carbon nitride},
	journal = {Energy and Fuels},
	volume = {38},
	year = {2024},
	month = {MAR },
	pages = {7005-7017},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {<p>
	Propylene glycol (or) 1,2-propanediol (1,2-PD) is an important polyol widely used for pharmaceuticals, polyester resins, paints, cosmetics, antifreeze, etc. Sucrose has emerged as a promising feedstock to produce 1,2-PD, as indicated by recent research findings. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4/gCN) was synthesized by using different crucibles. Ni-Mo was loaded on different g-C3N4 supports via the wetness impregnation method for sucrose hydrogenolysis. Effects of different g-C3N4 supports were studied. Catalysts with varying Ni (x = 0-8 wt \%) and Mo (y = 0-15 wt \%) contents were characterized using XRD, BET, XPS, FE-SEM, Py-FTIR, HR-TEM, TPD (CO2)and Raman spectroscopy. An attempt was made on sucrose conversion into 1,2-PD using a Ni-Mo/g-C3N4 catalyst. The catalyst containing 8\% Ni and 10\% Mo on Gr-gCN exhibited the best performance, achieving complete sucrose conversion with a 76\% yield of 1,2-PD under mild reaction conditions. The presence of highly dispersed nanoparticles and the nature of graphitic carbon nitride help improve the reactions{\textquoteright} yield by allowing reactions at lower temperatures, reducing the occurrence of side reactions, and increasing recycling rates. A straightforward approach to material preparation, coupled with the exceptional dispersion of metal nanoparticles, paves the way for a novel platform for biomass conversion.</p>
},
	issn = {0887-0624},
	doi = {10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c05087},
	author = {Kirali, Arun Arunima Balachandran and Narayanan, Hariprasad and Viswanathan, Balasubramanian and Yadav, Parmeshwar and Marimuthu, Banu}
}
