Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
63702 Journal of Energy Chemistry 2016 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

An efficient process for the conversion of dimethyl oxalateinto ethylene glycol with high selectivity and high yield over Cu2O was investigated. In situ formed Cu as a true catalytically active species showed a good catalytic performance for DMO conversion to produce EG in 95% yield.

Graphical abstractEthylene glycol was obtained from dimethyl oxalate in high yield over Cu2O in aqueous media.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide

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