Selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid to 1, 4-pentanediol in water using a hydroxyapatite-supported Pt–Mo bimetallic catalyst. Issue 12 (14th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mizugaki, T.; Nagatsu, Y.; Togo, K.; Maeno, Z.; Mitsudome, T.; Jitsukawa, K.; Kaneda, K.
• Is Part Of: Green chemistry. Volume 17:Issue 12(2015)
• Page Start: 5136
• Page End: 5139
• Publication Date: 2015-09-14
• Subjects: Environmental chemistry -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Environmental management -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1039/c5gc01878a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9262

Abstract

Abstract : Hydroxyapatite-supported Pt–Mo bimetallic nanoparticles (Pt–Mo/HAP) catalyze the selective transformation of levulinic acid to 1, 4-pentanediol under aqueous conditions. Abstract : Hydroxyapatite-supported Pt–Mo bimetallic nanoparticles (Pt–Mo/HAP) catalyze the selective transformation of levulinic acid to 1, 4-pentanediol under aqueous conditions. A concerted effect between Pt nanoparticles and molybdenum oxides facilely promotes the hydrogenation of the intermediates 4-hydroxypentanoic acid and γ-valerolactone to 1, 4-pentanediol. The Pt–Mo/HAP catalyst is recoverable and reusable while maintaining its high activity and selectivity.