Carbon coated Ni/Al2O3 as high-efficiency catalysts for hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the efficiency of carbon-coated Ni/Al2O3 catalysts in converting furfural to furfuryl alcohol.
• Designed carbon-coated Ni/Al2O3 catalysts using Ni2Al layered double hydroxide as a precursor.
• Conducted catalytic hydrogenation reactions under controlled conditions.
• Assessed the catalysts' performance in terms of efficiency and selectivity.
• The carbon-coated Ni/Al2O3 catalysts showed significantly higher activity compared to traditional methods.
• Furfural conversion rates improved, resulting in higher yields of furfuryl alcohol.