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Chem. Commun., 2010, 46, 412 - 414, DOI: 10.1039/b916822b

Hydrodeoxygenation of bio-derived phenols to hydrocarbons using RANEY® Ni and Nafion/SiO2 catalysts

Chen Zhao, Yuan Kou, Angeliki A. Lemonidou, Xuebing Li and Johannes A. Lercher

A simple, green, cost- and energy-efficient route for converting phenolic components in bio-oil to hydrocarbons and methanol has been developed, with nearly 100% yields. In the heterogeneous catalysts, RANEY® Ni acts as the hydrogenation catalyst and Nafion/SiO2 acts as the Brønsted solid acid for hydrolysis and dehydration.

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