Non-Catalyzed and Pt/gamma-Al2O3 Catalyzed Hydrothermal Cellulose Dissolution-Conversion: Influence of the Reaction Parameters

V. Jollet (1) , F. Chambon , F. Rataboul (1) , A. Cabiac , C. Pinel (1) , E. Guillon , N. Essayem (1)

1 IRCELYON - Institut de recherches sur la catalyse et l'environnement de Lyon

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.

Domains: Catalysis; Environment and Society

V. Jollet, F. Chambon, F. Rataboul, A. Cabiac, C. Pinel, et al.. Non-Catalyzed and Pt/gamma-Al2O3 Catalyzed Hydrothermal Cellulose Dissolution-Conversion: Influence of the Reaction Parameters. Topics in Catalysis, 2010, 53 (15-18), pp.1254-1257. ⟨10.1007/s11244-010-9577-6⟩. ⟨hal-00512078⟩