Catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis of switchgrass lignin with ethanol using spinel-type mixed-metal oxide catalysts affords control of the oxidation state of isolated aromatic products

Chemical reductions of lignin are useful to remove oxygen and create product slates that can function as renewable platform molecules for new fuels and chemicals. Catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis (CTH) is an underexplored method to conduct reductions of lignin that obviates the use of dangerous and non-renewable hydrogen gas. While noble... Show more