Guaiacol hydrodeoxygenation in hydrothermal conditions using N-doped reduced graphene oxide (RGO) supported Pt and Ni catalysts: Seeking for economically viable biomass upgrading alternatives
[Display omitted] •Novel in-situ HDO strategy with H2O as hydrogen source.•N-doped reduced graphene oxide (RGO) advanced supports.•Comparison among Pt-based and Ni N-doped RGO supported catalysts for ‘H2-free’ HDO of guaiacol.•Innovate route for economically viable biomass upgrading. Herein we prese...
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Published in | Applied catalysis. A, General Vol. 611; p. 117977 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Amsterdam
Elsevier B.V
05.02.2021
Elsevier Science SA |
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•Novel in-situ HDO strategy with H2O as hydrogen source.•N-doped reduced graphene oxide (RGO) advanced supports.•Comparison among Pt-based and Ni N-doped RGO supported catalysts for ‘H2-free’ HDO of guaiacol.•Innovate route for economically viable biomass upgrading.
Herein we present an innovative route for model biomass compounds upgrading via “H2-free” hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) reactions. The underlaying idea is to implement a multifunctional catalyst able to activate water and subsequently use in-situ generated hydrogen for the HDO process. In this sense we have developed a series of effective Ni and Pt based catalysts supported on N-promoted graphene decorated with ceria. The catalyst reached commendable conversion levels and selectivity to mono-oxygenated compounds considering the very challenging reaction conditions. Pt outperforms Ni when the samples are tested as-prepared. However, Ni performance is remarkably boosted upon applying a pre-conditioning reductive treatment. Indeed, our NiCeO2/GOr-N present the best activity/selectivity balance and it is deemed as a promising catalyst to conduct the H2-free HDO reaction. Overall, this “proof-concept” showcases an economically appealing route for bio-compounds upgrading evidencing the key role of advanced catalysts for a low carbon future. |
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ISSN: | 0926-860X 1873-3875 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.apcata.2020.117977 |