Highly Selective Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol to 1,3‐Propanediol over a Boehmite‐Supported Platinum/Tungsten Catalyst

Abstract

Business is boehming: Boehmite-supported platinum nanoparticles and tungsten oxides exhibit high catalytic activity towards the selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol to 1,3-propanediol. The reaction furthermore proceeds efficiently in aqueous solution without the requirement for any additives. This solid catalyst also demonstrates excellent durability, maintaining high catalytic activity and selectivity during recycling experiments. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.