Abstract
AbstractUsing phenolic bio‐oil as feedstock for sustainable production of alkane fuels is of great significance. Here, the hydrodeoxygenation of phenol and its derivatives has been systematically investigated in aqueous media with a dual‐functional catalyst system consisting of water‐soluble, ionic liquid‐like copolymer A‐stabilized nanocatalysts and the mineral acid H3PO4. The developed Ru/A‐H3PO4 catalyst system achieved a complete phenol conversion with cyclohexane selectivity higher than 99 %, making it by far one of the most efficient systems for phenol hydrodeoxygenation. Mercury poisoning experiments revealed that the in situ generated Ru nanoparticles are true a heterogeneous catalyst for hydrogenation. The catalytic activity of metal site for phenol hydrodeoxygenation to cyclohexane decreased with the order of Ru>Rh>Pt≫Pd. Our findings also demonstrated the delicate balance between activity and stability of ionic liquid‐like copolymer‐stabilized nanocatalysts. The research highlights an efficient catalyst system of transforming phenols into alkanes.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
