Metal-organic frameworks derived magneticFe3O4/C for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol

AbstactBACKGROUND Fe based metal organic frameworks (Fe-MOFs) were prepared by solvothermal method, and carbon loaded Fe3O4(Fe3O4/C) was prepared by pyrolytic carbonization and carbothermal reduction. RESULTS Various analytical techniques were used to characterize the physicochemical structure of Fe-MOFs and Fe3O4/C under different solvothermal and calcination conditions. Fe3O4/C was then employed as a catalyst for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural with alcohol as a hydrogen donor, and the effect of hydrogen donor species, reaction temperature, and reaction time were investigated. CONCLUSION The Fe3O4/C catalyst could be easily collected with a magnet and reused for four runs without significant loss of its catalytic. A possible mechanism for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural over Fe3O4/C was proposed. (c) 2020 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI)

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Fe-based metal organic frameworks and carbon-loaded Fe3O4 materials were prepared and used as catalysts for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural. The Fe3O4/C catalyst showed good stability and reusability under different experimental conditions.