Table 3.
Conversion and selectivity values obtained over Au/CeO2-ZnO/Al2O3 materials.
| Catalyst | Conversion (%) | Glucose converted/molesAu | Selectivity (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gluconic acid | Glucaric acid | |||
| AuAl | 58 | 69 | 91* | 0 |
| Au/CeAl | 80 | 68 | 99 | 1 |
| Au/Zn/Al | 56 | 160 | 100 | 0 |
| Au/CeZn1/Al | 74 | 78 | 100 | 0 |
| Au/CeZn2/Al | 70 | 69 | 100 | 0 |
9% lactic acid selectivity.