Efficient aqueous hydrogenation of biomass platform molecules using supported metal nanoparticles on Starbons~®

摘要

An efficient protocol for the hydrogenation of platform molecules (e.g. succinic acid) in aqueous environments using supported metal nanoparticles on polysaccharide derived mesoporous carbonaceous materials is reported for the first time.rnThe drive towards greener process chemistry has resulted in various research reports of the partial or even complete replacement of organic solvents with water in a few organic reactions. However, these tend to involve unusual circumstances and/or conditions (e.g. aggregation of hydrophobic compounds, use of supercritical conditions, presence of surfactants, etc.) and remain the exception.