Direct hydrogenolysis of highly concentrated cellulose (up to 15 wt%) into 1,2-propanediol and ethylene glycol without the formation of coke-like precipitates could be performed over CuCr catalysts. Addition of Ca(OH)2 results in a significant increase in the EG yield.
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