Highly selective hydrodeoxygenation of lignin and its derivatives to cyclohexanols over N-doped nickel catalyst without external hydrogen

Key Points

• The selective hydrodeoxygenation results in cyclohexanols, enabling more efficient chemical transformations.
• Important metrics highlight a high product yield without the need for external hydrogen.
• Analysis of the reaction mechanism reveals insights into the role of the N-doped nickel catalyst in the process.
• These findings may enable more sustainable methods for biomass conversion, though further studies are necessary.