The selective oxidation of 1,2-propanediol by supported gold-based nanoparticulate catalysts

Yulia Ryabenkova, Peter J. Miedziak, Nicholas F. Dummer, Stuart H. Taylor, Nikolaos Dimitratos, David J. Willock, Donald Bethell, Graham J. Hutchings*, David Knight

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Abstract

The oxidation of 1,2-propanediol to form lactic acid and hydroxyacetone has been investigated using supported metal nanoparticles. A series of supported gold, palladium, platinum and combinations of these metals have been investigated. In the presence of base the major product formed is lactate, often in excellent yields as, under these conditions the terminal hydroxyl group is oxidised. In the absence of base, more vigorous conditions are required to elicit high conversions; surprisingly, a major product from such reactions is a mono-oxidation product hydroxyacetone, along with lactate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1283-1288
Number of pages6
JournalTopics in Catalysis
Volume55
Issue number19-20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 1,2-Propanediol oxidation
  • Gold catalysis
  • Gold platinum alloy nanoparticles
  • Lactic acid

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