Zhaoyin Hou

Biomass plays a significant role in replacing fossil energy resources, and catalytic transformation of platform chemicals to high-value chemicals is an effective approach to maximize the utilization of biomass. Among of which, efficient and durable catalysts are the heart for upgrading of these platform chemicals, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)-derived catalysts have attracted much attentions due to their suitable and adjustable physicochemical properties.

Selective synthesis of 1,3-propanediol from glycidol over carbon film encapsulated Co catalyst 1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO) is an important chemical and feedstock in the synthesis of polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) resin, but the catalytic production of 1,3-PDO is difficult. In this work, a carbon film encapsulated Co nanoparticles catalyst (Co@NC) was synthesized via pyrolysis of Co2(1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid)2(triethylenediamine) and tested in the synthesis of 1,3-PDO from glycidol.