Efficient hydrogenolysis of woody plant lignin into phenolic compounds over a CuO/CeO2 catalyst

• Published in: Journal of catalysis Vol. 435; p. 115552
• Main Authors: Xu, Qian, Xiao, Ling-Ping, Wang, Qiang, Zhang, Li-Long, Sun, Run-Cang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.07.2024
• Subjects: catalysts; catalytic activity; cleavage (chemistry); Cu-based catalyst; C−O bond scission; depolymerization; Eucalyptus; hydrogen; Larix; Lignin; lignocellulose; Monomeric phenol; Pinus; Populus; Reductive catalytic deconstruction; woody plants; Lignin; Cu-based catalyst; C−O bond scission; Monomeric phenol; Reductive catalytic deconstruction

[Display omitted] •The CuO/CeO2 catalyst displayed high reactivity toward RCD of woody sawdust.•The acidic and basic sites of the catalyst favor lignin depolymerization.•Selective C − O bonds scission at a mild condition led to high yields of monophenols.•Synergistic effects of hydrogen and catalyst...