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Enhanced Production of γ-Valerolactone with an Internal Source of Hydrogen on Ca-Modified TiO 2 Supported Ru Catalysts

Calcium-modified titania supported Ru catalysts were synthesized and evaluated for the hydrogenation of levulinic acid with formic acid as an internal hydrogen source and water as a green solvent. A new elegant photoassisted method was developed for the synthesis of uniform-size and evenly distribut...

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Published in:ChemSusChem 2019-02, Vol.12 (3), p.639-650
Main Authors: Wojciechowska, Joanna, Jędrzejczyk, Marcin, Grams, Jacek, Keller, Nicolas, Ruppert, Agnieszka M
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Language:English
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Summary:Calcium-modified titania supported Ru catalysts were synthesized and evaluated for the hydrogenation of levulinic acid with formic acid as an internal hydrogen source and water as a green solvent. A new elegant photoassisted method was developed for the synthesis of uniform-size and evenly distributed Ru particles on the titania surface. Compared with the counterpart catalysts prepared by classical wet impregnation, enhanced levulinic acid conversion and γ-valerolactone yield were obtained and further improved through modification of the support by introduction of calcium into the titania support. This synthesis approach resulted in a change of the surface and bulk properties of the support, namely a decrease in the anatase crystallite size and the formation of a new calcium titanate phase. As a consequence, the properties of the catalysts were modified, and smaller ruthenium particles that had stronger interactions with the support were obtained. This affected the strength of the CO adsorption on the catalyst surface and facilitated the reaction performance. The optimum size of Ru particles that allowed for most efficient levulinic acid conversion was established.
ISSN:1864-5631
1864-564X
DOI:10.1002/cssc.201801974