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Hydrotalcite-supported Pt nanoparticles catalyze the direct transformation of furfural to 1,2-pentanediol in a high yield of 73% under additive-free conditions. The Pt nanoparticle catalyst is easily recoverable and reusable while maintaining high activity and selectivity.
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