Magnetically Induced Catalytic Reduction of Biomass-Derived Oxygenated Compounds in Water.

The development of energetically efficient processes for the aqueous reduction of biomass-derived compounds into chemicals is key for the optimal transformation of biomass. Herein we report an early example of the reduction of biomass-derived oxygenated compounds in water by magnetically induced catalysis. Non-coated and carbon-coated core-shell magnetic nanoparticles were used as the heating agent and the catalyst simultaneously.