Cobalt-doped ZnIn 2 S 4 for highly efficient photocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Xiaohan Xing, Xu Tang, Zhi Zhu, Binrong Li, Binrong Li, Wenhua Xue, Pengwei Huo, Jun Liang Zhao
DOI: 10.1039/d5cy01322d
Cited by: 1
References: 55

Abstract

This study demonstrates that doping Co into ZnIn 2 S 4 significantly enhances its photocatalytic activity for converting 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF), achieving an 88% yield and 90% selectivity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Radical Photochemical Reactions Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
1677–1689
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN