Production of Alkanes from Lignin-derived Phenolic Compounds over In Situ Formed Ni Catalyst with Solid Acid

Abstract In situ formed Ni catalyst combined with added solid acids is highly active for the hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds. In the heterogeneous catalysts, in situ formed Ni acts as the hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis catalyst and solid acid acts as the dehydration catalyst.