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.