One-pot synthesis of 1,4-butanediol via the deep hydrogenation of maleic anhydride over Cu-xMo/SiO2 catalysts

Sustainability issues have led to a gradual market expansion for 1,4-butanediol (BDO) monomer of the biodegradable plastics to replace conventional ones. Maleic anhydride (MA) can be derived from the oxidation...