ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Improved lignin conversion via selective cleavage of interunit C-C bonds to maximise the monomer yield

Abstract: We request 9 days on TOSCA to carry out inelastic neutron scattering (INS) studies of the adsorption, activation and reaction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (lignin models) over our designed multifunctional catalyst (5%Ru/NbOPO4) to produce monocyclic aromatics. 5%Ru/ZSM-5, 5%Ru/ZrPO4 and 5%Ru/TiPO4 catalysts will also be investigated to clarify the unique activity of Ru/NbOPO4: direct visualisation of the catalyst-substrate interactions is crucial to understand the molecular details on adsorption, the formation of intermediates and the activation of the stable interunit C-C bonds. In particular, we aim to reveal the scientific origin of the high activity of Ru/NbOPO4 on the cleavage of C-C bonds of lignin models, leading to improved lignin monomer production with significant potential market value.

Principal Investigator: Professor Sihai Yang
Experimenter: Mr MENGTIAN FAN
Experimenter: Dr Qingqing Mei
Experimenter: Professor Stewart Parker
Experimenter: Professor Yanqin Wang
Experimenter: Dr Longfei LIN
Experimenter: Mr Lin Dong
Local Contact: Dr Svemir Rudic

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1910009

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1910009

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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