Journal of Catalysis

We are thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research article in the esteemed Journal of Catalysis. The paper, titled "Evaluation of anisole hydrodeoxygenation reaction pathways over a Ni/Al2O3 catalyst," provides new insights into the hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) mechanisms of lignin-derived oxygenates using anisole as a model molecule.

Anisole serves as an exemplary molecule for studying the HDO processes pertinent to lignin-derived oxygenates. Our investigation elucidates the HDO pathway of anisole over a 10% Ni/Al2O3 catalyst. Through adsorption experiments, we determined that anisole is primarily adsorbed on the acidic sites of Al2O3. At reaction temperatures between 200–300 °C, anisole undergoes reactive adsorption, leading to its demethylation. This research provides significant advancements in our understanding of HDO processes and offers valuable insights for the development of more efficient catalytic systems for biomass-derived oxygenates. We are proud of this achievement and look forward to the impact it will have on the field of catalysis.

For full access to the article, please visit the Journal of Catalysis. Stay tuned for more updates and breakthroughs from our research team.