Non-Catalyzed and Pt/gamma-Al2O3 Catalyzed Hydrothermal Cellulose Dissolution-Conversion: Influence of the Reaction Parameters
Résumé
The dissolution of cellulose under 5 MPa of H-2 in the absence of catalyst is temperature and time dependant. The presence of Pt/gamma-Al2O3 increases the initial rate of dissolution. The presence of H-2/Pt is essential although its exact role has not been well elucidated.