Synthesis of next-generation biofuel additive, γ-valerolactone, via hydrogenation of levulinic acid in the presence of formic acid over nickel-exchanged 12-tungstophosphoric acid supported on neutral Al 2 O 3 and its kinetics study | Synapse
February 14, 2026
Synthesis of next-generation biofuel additive, γ-valerolactone, via hydrogenation of levulinic acid in the presence of formic acid over nickel-exchanged 12-tungstophosphoric acid supported on neutral Al 2 O 3 and its kinetics study
Key Points
This research aims to synthesize γ-valerolactone from levulinic acid using hydrogenation.
Used nickel-exchanged 12-tungstophosphoric acid as a catalyst on neutral aluminum oxide support.
Hydrogenation reaction evaluated under varying conditions.
Focused on selectivity, efficiency, and recyclability of the catalyst.
Achieved high selectivity for γ-valerolactone.
Demonstrated robust catalyst recyclability.
Utilized renewable and non-hazardous reactants in the process.
Abstract
Sustainable γ-valerolactone synthesis using a non-noble Ni catalyst and renewable, non-hazardous reactants achieves high selectivity, efficiency, and robust recyclability.