Brønsted acid–metal synergy in Ni/HZSM-5 for reductive amination of biomass-derived furfural to furfurylamine

Key Points

• Furfural conversion results in 87% yield of furfurylamine under optimal conditions, showcasing the effectiveness of the catalyst.
• The use of Ni/HZSM-5 catalyst emphasizes the importance of brønsted acid and metal synergy in the reaction process.
• Analysis involved a systematic examination of reaction parameters, including temperature and catalyst composition.
• Further exploration is warranted to optimize large-scale applications of this biomass-derived process.