A new 3D mesoporous carbon replicated from commercial silica as a catalyst support for direct conversion of cellulose into ethylene glycol

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Feb 14;46(6):862-4. doi: 10.1039/b919182h. Epub 2009 Dec 8.

Abstract

Tungsten carbide nanoparticles were supported on a new 3D mesoporous carbon replicated from commercial silica and exhibited selectivity as high as 72.9% for the catalytic conversion of cellulose into ethylene glycol.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbon / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Cellulose / chemistry*
  • Ethylene Glycol / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Metal Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Porosity
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Tungsten Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Tungsten Compounds
  • tungsten carbide
  • Carbon
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Cellulose
  • Ethylene Glycol