Effect of Catalyst Support on Aromatic Monomer Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass Over Pt-Based Catalysts

Valorization of lignocellulosic biomass is expected to contribute to the realization of a carbon–neutral, sustainable society. In our previous work, a charcoal-supported Pt catalyst was found to be more active than other charcoal-supported metal catalysts (Rh, Pd, and Ru) for the conversion of Japanese cedar to aromatic monomers in supercritical water (yield = 17.4%). Here, we examined the effects of different support materials (i.e., active...