Highly selective transfer hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan over copper oxide/magnesium oxide catalysts

New Journal of Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Nina Chen, Yang Tang, Shigang Zhang, Wenzhu Liu, Zisheng Xiao, Xianxiang Liu
DOI: 10.1039/d5nj04022a
Cited by: 0
References: 41

Abstract

A CuO/MgO catalyst was developed for the efficient and selective transfer hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan, achieving a selectivity of 90.5%.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions Catalysts for Methane Reforming

Publication details

Journal / source
New Journal of Chemistry
Volume
50
Issue
10
Pages
4550–4560
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN