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https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5651| Title: | Selective Cu and Ni-MOFs as pre-catalysts for the hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol† | Authors: | Pamela S Moyo Banele Vatsha Gift Mehlana Leah C. Matsinha Banothile C. E. Makhubela Research Centre for Synthesis and Catalysis, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa Research Centre for Synthesis and Catalysis, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa Department of Chemical Sciences, Midlands State University, 9055 Senga Road, Gweru, Zimbabwe Research Centre for Synthesis and Catalysis, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa Research Centre for Synthesis and Catalysis, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa |
Keywords: | Cu and Ni-MOFs Pre-catalysts Hydrogenation Furfuryl alcohol† Furfuryl |
Issue Date: | 20-Apr-2023 | Publisher: | Royal Society of Chemistry | Abstract: | In this work, we report the design of one-dimensional (1D) metal–organic framework containing Cu(II) and Ni(II) active sites using a N,N′-bis-(4-pyridyl)isophthalamide linker to form MOF 1 [Cu1/2(L1)(NO3−)·DMF] and MOF 2 [Ni1/2L1Cl]. The MOFs were evaluated as heterogeneous catalysts for the hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol. MOF 2 catalyst showed impressive performance with conversion of FF (81%) and selectivity towards FA (100%). Post-experimental characterisation showed that the structural integrity of the MOF 2 was not altered after catalysis. The catalyst could also be reused several times without any significant loss in activity and selectivity. Furthermore, a possible plausible reaction mechanism of the reaction over MOF 2 was proposed. | URI: | https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5651 |
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