Production of polyols from sugars in biorenewable alcohol: Selectivity of hydrogen transfer on metal catalysts

Qiaozhi Zhang; Zhuoyue Liu; Xuan Li; Iris K.M. Yu

doi:10.1039/d6gc01028h

January 1, 2026Green ChemistryOpen Access

Production of polyols from sugars in biorenewable alcohol: Selectivity of hydrogen transfer on metal catalysts

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This research aims to explore the effectiveness of non-H2 hydrogen donors like alcohols in the hydrogenation process using metal catalysts.
Investigated the role of non-H2 hydrogen donors in hydrogenation reactions.
Analyzed selectivity of hydrogen transfer on various metal catalysts.
Utilized sugars derived from biorenewable sources as substrates.
Found that using alcohols as hydrogen donors significantly improved reaction flexibility.
Demonstrated enhanced selectivity for polyols production depending on the metal catalyst used.

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Investigates hydrogen transfer selectivity in biorenewable alcohol conversion, suggesting enhanced reaction flexibility.

Abstract

Non-H2 hydrogen donors, such as alcohols, should be explored for their potential to enhance flexibility in hydrogenation reactions, particularly in contexts where alcohols can be fermentatively produced from biowaste. This...

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Production of polyols from sugars in biorenewable alcohol: Selectivity of hydrogen transfer on metal catalysts

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Production of polyols from sugars in biorenewable alcohol: Selectivity of hydrogen transfer on metal catalysts

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