Colloidal and Nanosized Catalysts in Organic Synthesis: XXIV. Study of Hydrogenation of Furan and Its Derivatives in the Presence of MgO-Supported Nickel and Cobalt Nanoparticles

The processes of hydrogenation of furan and its derivatives (2-methylfuran, furfuryl alcohol, and furfural) in plug-flow type reactor under atmospheric hydrogen pressure at 20–220°С in the presence of supported nickel nanoparticles prepared via chemical reduction have been investigated. It has been found that nickel nanoparticles supported on magnesium oxide surface are the most reactive and stable under the considered conditions. This catalyst allows the corresponding hydrogenation products with 100% yield and complete conversion of the substrate.