Co@CoO: An efficient catalyst for the depolymerization and upgrading of lignocellulose to alkylcyclohexanols with cellulose intact

We reported one-pot depolymerization and upgrading of lignocellulose to alkylcyclohexanols over Co3O4-250 catalyst. This catalyst can be separated by magnet and leaves cellulose-rich pulp. Notably, the collected alkylcyclohexanols were further esterified to get value-added flavours.