What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the catalytic pathways for converting furfural and furfural alcohol into 1,5-pentanediol using cobalt catalysts.

March 13, 2026

Versatile cobalt catalysts for the selective hydrogenolysis of furfural/furfural alcohol to 1,5-pentanediol: A Review

Key Points

To explore the catalytic pathways for converting furfural and furfural alcohol into 1,5-pentanediol using cobalt catalysts.
Review of existing literature on cobalt catalysts for hydrogenolysis
Analysis of reaction mechanisms involved
Evaluation of catalytic performance under varying conditions
Cobalt catalysts significantly improve the conversion rate of furfural to 1,5-pentanediol.
Different cobalt catalyst formulations show varying selectivity and yield, indicating potential optimization pathways.

Abstract

Selective conversion of furfural (FUR) and furfural alcohol (FAL) to 1,5-pentanediol (1,5-PDO) presents an attractive route for upgrading lignocellulosic biomass into high-value polymer precursors. Cobalt-based catalysts have emerged as promising...

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Yu et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3ad0502a1e69014ccf372 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1039/d6cy00057f

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