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Direct Synthesis of Sorbitol and Glycerol from Cellulose over Ionic Ru/Magnetite Nanoparticles in the Absence of External Hydrogen
Author(s) -
Negoi Alina,
Trotus Ioan Teodor,
Mamula Steiner Olimpia,
Tudorache Madalina,
Kuncser Victor,
Macovei Dan,
Parvulescu Vasile I.,
Coman Simona M.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201300554
Subject(s) - sorbitol , catalysis , cellulose , glycerol , magnetite , chemistry , nanoparticle , hydrogen , selectivity , chemical engineering , polyol , ionic liquid , inorganic chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , nanotechnology , metallurgy , engineering , polyurethane
A sweet catalyst: A catalyst formed of Ru/functionalized silica‐coated magnetite nanoparticles is highly efficient in the one‐pot production of sorbitol and glycerol, starting from cellulose and in the absence of an external hydrogen source. The ease of recoverability of the catalyst from the solid residues, and its reuse without loss of activity or selectivity for several runs, is an important green element of the process.