Bimetallic CuRu/Al2O3 catalyst for highly selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol | Synapse
March 26, 2026
Bimetallic CuRu/Al2O3 catalyst for highly selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol
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This research aims to develop a bimetallic catalyst for effective conversion of furfural to furfuryl alcohol.
Synthesis of bimetallic CuRu/Al2O3 catalyst
Evaluation of selectivity in hydrogenation
Analysis of reaction conditions
The catalyst showed high selectivity for furfuryl alcohol formation
Bimetallic approach improved efficiency compared to monometallic catalysts
Results suggest economic viability for biomass conversion
Resumen
The selective hydrogenation of furfural (FAL) to furfuryl alcohol (FA) derived from the biomass sources is crucial for alleviating the energy crisis. Cu-based catalysts with low cost and high selectivity...