Ni/Al2O3 catalysts derived from spinel NiAl2O4 for low-temperature hydrogenation of maleic anhydride to succinic anhydride

Ni/Al2O3 catalyst derived from spinel NiAl2O4 shows high performance in low-temperature hydrogenation of maleic anhydride to produce succinic anhydride. 90% yield of succinic anhydride was obtained over Ni/Al2O3 catalyst at 120 °C.