Solvent-controlled selective hydrodeoxygenation of bio-derived guaiacol to arenes or phenols over a biochar supported Co-doped MoO2 catalyst

In view of the synergy of Co, MoO2 and biochar substrate in the activation of hydrogen and ethanol, selective hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oil-related model compounds and high yield of target products were realized over a biochar supported Co-doped MoO2 catalyst.145