This invention relates to the field of catalyst preparation technology, specifically to a
copper-based catalyst for the hydrogenation of
dimethyl oxalate and its preparation method. The catalyst is a Cu / SiO2 catalyst with a
copper content of 5-25 wt% as the
active component. It is prepared from raw materials such as a
silicon source, a
copper source, a hydroxyl protectant, and a hydrothermal
promoter via a low-pressure
ammonia stripping method. During the preparation process, by protecting the
silanol hydroxyl groups and optimizing the
ammonia stripping and complexation conditions, copper is highly dispersed and stable on the
silicon support surface, effectively avoiding copper particle
sintering and desilication problems. This catalyst exhibits excellent performance in the hydrogenation of
dimethyl oxalate to
ethylene glycol. Under
reaction conditions of 170℃ and 2.8 MPa, the
dimethyl oxalate conversion rate is ≥99%, the
ethylene glycol selectivity is ≥97%, and the continuous
operating time is ≥3000 h. It can significantly inhibit the formation of byproducts and
carbon deposition, extend service life, and simultaneously reduce separation and purification
energy consumption and catalyst replacement frequency. The raw materials used are conventional and controllable, and the preparation process is suitable for industrial production, showing broad application prospects.