| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6530410 | Journal of Energy Chemistry | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
130The conversion of γ-valerolactone on ruthenium, aqueous phase (473 K, 1000 psi H2) proceeds via a common surface intermediate CH3CH(O*)-(CH2)2CO* that subsequently can undergo decarbonylation, hydrogenation, or deoxygenation to yield 2-butanol, pentanediol, or 2-pentanol, respectively.
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Authors
Abigail Rozenblit, Adam J. Avoian, Tan Qiaohua, Tawan Sooknoi, Daniel E. Resasco,