Conversion of Levulinic Acid and Formic Acid into γ‐Valerolactone over Heterogeneous Catalysts

Li Deng(University of Science and Technology of China), Yan Zhao(University of Science and Technology of China), Jiang Li(University of Science and Technology of China), Yao Fu(University of Science and Technology of China), Bing Liao(Chinese Academy of Sciences), Qing‐Xiang Guo(University of Science and Technology of China)
ChemSusChem
September 24, 2010
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Abstract

LA Lac′ers: The conversion of levulinic acid (LA) to γ-valerolactone is catalyzed by heterogeneous catalysts without using the external H2. RuP/SiO2 has been demonstrated to be a bifunctional catalyst giving a yield of 96 %. Through a two-step process, excellent performance can be achieved in eight recycling runs. Moreover, no hazardous 2-Me-THF is produced during the process.


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