Transfer hydrogenation of cellulose to sugar alcohols over supported ruthenium catalysts

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Feb 28;47(8):2366-8. doi: 10.1039/c0cc04311g. Epub 2010 Dec 16.

Abstract

Ru/C catalysts are active for the conversion of cellulose using 2-propanol or H(2) of 0.8 MPa as sources of hydrogen, whereas the Ru/Al(2)O(3) catalyst is inactive in both reactions, indicating that the Ru/C catalysts are remarkably effective for the cellulose conversion.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 2-Propanol / chemistry
  • Carbon / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Cellulose / chemistry*
  • Hydrogenation
  • Mannitol / chemistry
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*
  • Sorbitol / chemistry
  • Sugar Alcohols / chemistry*

Substances

  • Sugar Alcohols
  • Mannitol
  • Sorbitol
  • Carbon
  • Ruthenium
  • Cellulose
  • 2-Propanol