Abstract
The invention relates to the conversion of renewable biomass resources into valuable compounds. More specifically, it relates to the selective valorisation of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural into useful chemicals and fuels. Provided is a method of reducing hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), comprising the steps of: - providing a starting material comprising HMF in a solvent into a reactor; - providing H2 into the reactor; and - contacting the starting material with a catalyst, wherein said catalyst is copper-zinc alloy in a nanoparticulate form.
Original language | English |
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Patent number | WO2016043589 |
Priority date | 19/09/2014 |
Publication status | Published - 24-Mar-2016 |