Heterogeneous Ru Catalysts as the Emerging Potential Superior Catalysts in the Selective Hydrogenation of Bio-Derived Levulinic Acid to γ-Valerolactone: Effect of Particle Size, Solvent, and Support on Activity, Stability, and Selectivity

Catalytic hydrogenation of a biomass-derived molecule, levulinic acid (LA), to γ-valerolactone (GVL) has been getting much attention from researchers across the globe recently. This is because GVL has been identified as one of the potential molecules for replacing fossil fuels. For instance, GVL can...

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Main Authors: Mulisa Maumela, Sanette Marx, Reinout Meijboom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Catalysts
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/11/2/292