Abstract
A novel Pd/C-catalysed conversion of glucose to 1,2-propanediol by water splitting with Zn was proposed. The yield of 1,2-akanediols reached 48%, mainly including 1,2-propanediol (33.3%), the reported highest yield from glucose. Water, as a solvent, provides an in situ and active hydrogen source. The formed ZnO acts as a catalyst with Pd/C.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 51435-51439 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | RSC Advances |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 63 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Chemical Engineering(all)