Effect of P/Rh ratio and reduction temperature on catalytic activity and product selectivity of rhodium phosphide (Rh 2 P) for hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of phenol was studied to develop production of feedstocks from sustainable resources. The Rh-0.8P (P/Rh = 0.5) catalyst after reduction at 650700°C showed the highest HDO conversion and benzene selectivity. High activity and selectivity would be due to formation of Rh 2 P structure and slightly positive charged Rh site.
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