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The development of a sustainable methodology for catalytic transformation of biomass-derived compounds to value-added chemicals is highly challenging. Most of the transitions are dominated by the use of additives, complicated reaction steps and large volumes of organic solvents. Compared to traditional organic solvents, alternative reaction media, which could be an ideal candidate for a viable extension of biomass-related reactions are rarely explored. Here, we elucidate a selective and efficient transformation of a biomass-derived aldehyde (furfural) to the corresponding alcohol, promoted in compressed CO 2 using a Pt/Al 2 O 3 catalyst. Furfural contains a furan ring with C[double bond, length as m-dash]C and an aldehyde group, and is extremely reactive in a hydrogen atmosphere, resulting in several by-products and a threat to alcohol selectivity as well as catalyst life. The process described has a very high reaction rate (6000 h -1 ) with an excellent selectivity/yield (99%) of alcohol, without any organic solvents or metal additives. This strategy has several key features over existing methodologies, such as reduced waste, and facile product separation and purification (reduced energy consumption). Combining the throughput of experimental observation and molecular dynamics simulation, indeed the high diffusivity of compressed CO 2 controls the mobility of the compound, and eventually maintains the activity of the catalyst. Results are also compared for different solvents and solvent-less conditions. In particular, combination of an effective Pt catalyst with compressed CO 2 provides an encouraging alternative solution for upgradation of biomass related platform molecules.

Defining Pt-compressed CO2 synergy for selectivity control of furfural hydrogenation

Defining Pt-compressed CO₂ synergy for selectivity control of furfural hydrogenation