Catalyst Development for the Efficient Synthesis of Pentanediol from Selective Hydrogenation of Biomass-based Furfural and Derivatives

Luyu Wang; Pengcheng Dai; Xin Li; Dandan Liu; Qian Gao; Zhaorui Zhang; Xin Gu; Liangjun Li; Mingbo Wu

doi:10.1039/d6cy00077k

January 1, 2026Catalysis Science & Technology

Catalyst Development for the Efficient Synthesis of Pentanediol from Selective Hydrogenation of Biomass-based Furfural and Derivatives

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This research aims to improve the synthesis efficiency of pentanediol from furfural through selective hydrogenation.
Developed new catalysts for selective hydrogenation of furfural.
Investigated reaction conditions for optimal conversion.
Analyzed product yields and selectivity to pentanediol.
Achieved a significant increase in pentanediol yield.
Demonstrated improved reaction rates with new catalysts.
Highlighted the efficiency of the developed catalytic processes.

Implication

Catalyst development enhances the synthesis of pentanediol from biomass-based furfural, suggesting a sustainable approach.

Abstract

The selective hydrogenation ring-opening of furfural and derivatives to pentanediols (PDO) is an important potential process for promoting the sustainable bio-based fine chemicals. Due to the complex hydrogenation reaction network...

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320cc40886becb653fe9f https://doi.org/10.1039/d6cy00077k

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Catalyst Development for the Efficient Synthesis of Pentanediol from Selective Hydrogenation of Biomass-based Furfural and Derivatives

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Catalyst Development for the Efficient Synthesis of Pentanediol from Selective Hydrogenation of Biomass-based Furfural and Derivatives

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