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Selective hydrodeoxygenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) over carbon supported copper catalysts using isopropyl alcohol as a hydrogen donor

Journal Article · · Applied Catalysis. B, Environmental
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  1. Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE (United States); OSTI
  2. Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE (United States)
Selective hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran is of great importance. Here, we reveal a simple pathway for green and efficient HDO using readily available copper with in-situ hydrogen generation. A highly dispersed Cu/PBSAC catalyst consisting of small metallic Cu0 nanoparticles carries out isopropyl alcohol (IPA) dehydrogenation and subsequent HDO of HMF. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the dehydrogenation of IPA is more favorable on Cu(211) with a lower energy barrier of ~0.6 eV. This facet exists in a higher ratio on nanosized catalysts. Batch reactions using Cu/PBSAC at 190 °C exhibited 91.9% HMF conversion and 71.7% DMF selectivity in 6 hr, and > 96% DMF yield in 10 hr. The mechanical strength of the carbon support is ideal for continuous processing for increased productivity; we demonstrate a > 90% DMF yield at 1/WHSV of 2.4 hr. The process demonstrated here can be integrated with upstream HMF separation utilizing carbon adsorbents.
Research Organization:
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), New York, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0007888
OSTI ID:
2418541
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1879146
Journal Information:
Applied Catalysis. B, Environmental, Journal Name: Applied Catalysis. B, Environmental Journal Issue: C Vol. 317; ISSN 0926-3373
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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