Issue 44, 2023

Metal–organic framework-derived CuO catalysts for the efficient hydrogenolysis of hardwood lignin into phenolic monomers

Abstract

The selective reductive catalytic deconstruction (RCD) of lignin into phenolic monomers provides the possibility for making the full use of lignocellulose. However, the widespread use of precious metal catalysts and the harsh reaction conditions present the challenge of poor industrial utilization in the current research. Herein, we report a metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived copper oxide catalyst (CuO/c-UiO-66), which exhibits superior catalytic properties in the RCD of hardwood lignin and affords high yields (up to 42.8 wt%) of monomeric phenols via the C–O bond scission. The mechanistic reactions using lignin model compounds reveal that phenolic compounds with propyl or propanol end chains are selectively produced during the catalytic hydrogenolysis reaction. The enhanced catalytic reactivity is attributed to the synergy of acid and base sites of the catalyst, which facilitates the C–O bond cleavage process. The new insights of this study provide guidance toward the rational design of Cu-based catalysts for RCD of lignin.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic framework-derived CuO catalysts for the efficient hydrogenolysis of hardwood lignin into phenolic monomers

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
17 aug 2023
Accepted
22 okt 2023
First published
24 okt 2023

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023,11, 23809-23820

Metal–organic framework-derived CuO catalysts for the efficient hydrogenolysis of hardwood lignin into phenolic monomers

Q. Xu, Q. Wang, L. Xiao, X. Li, X. Xiao, M. Li, M. Lin, Y. Zhao and R. Sun, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11, 23809 DOI: 10.1039/D3TA04927B

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