Conversion of Biomass-Derived Glycolide to Ethylene Glycol over Cu

Publisher: Trans Tech Publications

E-ISSN: 1662-8985|2014|1070|81-84

ISSN: 1022-6680

Source: Advanced Materials Research, Vol.2014, Iss.1070, 2015-01, pp. : 81-84

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Abstract

In this paper, the conversion of biomass-derived glycolide to ethylene glycol over Cu was investigated. As a result, Cu showed significant catalytic role for the conversion of glycolide into ethylene glycol compared to other catalysts, such as Ni and Mo. A 24.3% yield of ethylene glycol was achieved in the process. The possible formation pathway of ethylene glycol from glycolide over Cu under hydrothermal conditions was proposed.