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Selective hydrogenation of biomass derived substrates using ionic liquid-stabilized ruthenium nanoparticles

Jennifer Julis, Markus Hölscher, Walter Leitner

Green Chemistry · 2010 · 69 citations · 21 references

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Ionic liquid-stabilized ruthenium nanoparticles with an average size between 2–3 nm are very active catalysts for the hydrogenation of biomass derived substrates. Their catalytic performance complements that of classic homogeneous and heterogeneous ruthenium catalysts.

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