Selective conversion of furfuryl alcohol to 2-methylfuran over nanosilica supported Au:Pd bimetallic catalysts at room temperature

Abstract EN

Using gold and palladium supported catalysts, the selective hydrogenation of furfuryl alcohol into 2-methylfuran at 25 °C was examined.

The use of 2-methylfuran has become applicable in the perfumery and personalised care product industry, and it has been shown that there are two conditions under which Au : Pd/SiO₂ catalysts are successful for selectivity to 2-methylfuran at 25 °C and (1 bar, H₂).

Moreover, this study has shed light on the effectiveness of several reaction condi tions (supports and catalyst amount).