One-step catalytic hydrotreatment of lignin dimer model compounds to cycloalkane and cycloalcohol by spherical metal-organic framework derived NiLa bimetallic materials

Lignin is an important and renewable resource, which could afford aromatics, cycloalkanes and other value-added fine chemicals. Selective hydrogenolysis of lignin dimers is key strategy for lignin valorization, but most studies reported the conversion of lignin or lignin dimers into aromatics. Further upgrading is needed for the generation of cycloalkanes, which are significant components in aviation fuels. Seldom studies reported the one-pot...