Themed collection Emerging Investigator Series

Identification of hydrogen-evolving active sites by chemical probes
This perspective highlights the significant role of chemical probe methods in the identification of active HER sites including both metal sites and nonmetal sites, giving a complementary insight into the nature of catalytically active sites.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CY00054H
CO2 utilization for aromatics synthesis over zeolites
This perspective summarizes CO2-based pathways for aromatic synthesis, focusing on direct utilization and co-conversion with light alkanes, as well as progress, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable production.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 234-248
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01434K
Radical umpolung chemistry enabled by dual catalysis: concept and recent advances
We present a perspective on recent advances in radical umpolung chemistry; some selected examples in this area have been highlighted.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2022,12, 5241-5251
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01161A
Enzymatic electrosynthesis system based on multi-enzyme catalysis or coupled with microbial transformation
This review summarizes state-of-the-art and future development of enzymatic electrosynthesis systems based on multi-enzyme catalysis or coupled with microbial transformation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 1390-1405
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01381F
Noble-metal-like catalysts of carbide and nitride for the low-temperature water–gas shift reaction: a review
TMC/Ns can efficiently catalyze the low-temperature WGS reaction due to its noble-metal-like properties and has potential to develop sustainable industrial hydrogen production technologies.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 1339-1356
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01298D
Halide perovskite-based nanomaterials for the detection and photocatalytic removal of gaseous pollutants
Halide perovskite-based nanomaterials are used in detection devices and photocatalytic removal of gaseous pollutants emitted from the atmosphere, ultimately achieving atmospheric protection.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 4432-4449
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00674G

Heteropolyacids and ruthenium on covalent triazine frameworks – a bifunctional, recyclable catalyst for bio-based tandem systems
A recyclable catalytic system for the one-pot hydrolytic hydrogenation of xylan to xylitol has been developed.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 1439-1444
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01071J

Probing current density distribution over a catalyst layer at the micrometer scale in a water electrolyzer
The current density distribution over the catalyst layer was detected using a developed RuO2 probe.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 1480-1487
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00031E
Tuning interfaces between Cu and oxide via atomic layer deposition method for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol
The specific Cu/10c-ZnO/CeO2 catalyst was designed using the atomic layer deposition method and the Cu+–Zn0–Ce4+ structure is the active site for methanol synthesis from CO2 hydrogenation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 261-266
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01221B
Robust palladium catalysts on nickel foam for highly efficient hydrogenations
The combination of a polydopamine interface, solvothermal seeding of Pd(OAc)2, and ALD Al2O3 overcoat enables the formation of evenly-coated, ultralow Pd loading Ni foam monolith materials.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2022,12, 6992-6997
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01082H
Understanding the geometric and basicity effects of organic polymer modifiers on Ru/TiO2 catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to hydrocarbons
Modifying inorganic catalysts with basic organic moieties effectively enhances their CO2 hydrogenation activity through CO2 activation, but the effect on C–C coupling rates and selectivity is not as straightforward.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2022,12, 6363-6369
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01596J
The reaction of HV(CO)4dppe with MoO3: a well-defined model of hydrogen spillover
Hydrogen spillover is mechanistically poorly understood, due to the H˙ donor complexity.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2021,11, 7540-7544
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CY01374B
Ruthenium-catalysed oxidative coupling of vinyl derivatives and application in tandem hydrogenation
The first ruthenium-catalyzed oxidative homo- and cross-coupling of exclusive vinyl derivatives giving highly valued 1,3-diene building blocks is reported. In situ ruthenium-catalyzed hydrogenation afforded relevant adipic acid ester derivatives.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2021,11, 5772-5776
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CY01282G
An in vitro–in vivo sequential cascade for the synthesis of iminosugars from aldoses
Here, we report a chemoenzymatic approach for the preparation of a small panel of biologically important iminosugars from readily available aldoses, employing a transaminase in combination with Gluconobacter oxydans whole cells.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2021,11, 4327-4331
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CY00698C
Silica-decorated Ni–Zn alloy as a highly active and selective catalyst for acetylene semihydrogenation
A highly active and selective Ni-based catalyst for acetylene semihydrogenation was developed by combining the silica-decoration methodology and alloying with Zn, of which the specific activity was two times higher than the highest ever reported.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2021,11, 4016-4020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CY00709B
Insight into the key factors governing the catalytic activity and stability of Ni/ZnO catalysts in CO2 hydrogenation
An insight into the key factors governing the catalytic activity and stability of Ni/ZnO catalysts in CO2 hydrogenation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01258E

Cationic Zr catalysts for the sequential polymerisation of alkenes and cyclic oxygenated monomers
Experimental and computational studies show how cationic Zr complexes dictate homopolymer or copolymer formation in olefin and lactone polymerisation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CY00170F
One-dimensional gold-doped monoclinic iridium oxide nanoribbons for high-efficiency acidic oxygen evolution reaction
One-dimensional gold-doped monoclinic iridium oxide nanoribbons have been successfully synthesized via a heteroatom doping strategy, thereby enhancing its electrochemical activity and durability under acidic conditions.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 2221-2228
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CY00014A
Modulating *CO coverage via the pyrrolic-N content on carbon for enhanced electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to CO
In this study, we investigated the facilitating effect of pyrrolic-N on CO production by the eCO2RR and laid the foundation for the subsequent generation of multi-carbon products.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CY00100E
Boosting visible light photocatalytic oxidation of CO using Au nanocatalysts through synergistic preparation of an Fe-doped TiO2 support and cold plasma treatment
Treating Au species on Fe-doped TiO2 (Fe@TiO2) with cold plasma favors the formation of highly active Au–Fe@TiO2 interfaces, which renders the fabricated Au catalyst with outstanding visible light photocatalytic activity for CO oxidation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01550A
Optimized Ru catalysts for the selective cleavage of CAr–OCH3 bonds in guaiacol under mild conditions
The structure sensitivity of γ-Al2O3 supported Ru catalysts with varying Ru particle sizes (0.6–7.5 nm) is utilized for the hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived guaiacol to cyclohexanol under relatively mild conditions of 190 °C and 5 bar H2.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 1839-1849
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01260G
Chlorine tailored CdOxCly/Al2O3 for syngas formation in electrochemical CO2 reduction
The conductivity of the Cd–Al catalyst modified with chlorine promotes the eCO2RR to produce a wide range of syngas.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 1082-1089
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01426J
An examination of dimethyl oxalate hydrogenation to methyl glycolate on silica-supported Ni–Co alloy catalysts
The selective hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate (DMO) to methyl glycolate (MG) is becoming increasingly attractive for the industrial production of polyglycolic acid (PGA) biodegradable plastics.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 1041-1054
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01278J
Au–Ni synergy for enhanced electrochemical oxidation of ethanol over Au/Ni foam electrode
The Au–Ni alloy synergy enhances adsorption, tunes surface oxygen species, and drives ethanol oxidation to acetaldehyde and acetate efficiently, providing a stable and cost-effective solution for hydrogen production.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 933-945
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01490A
Revisiting the oxygen reduction reaction activity of two-dimensional TM-C2N electrocatalysts via constant-potential density functional theory: crucial impact of the spin state and coordination
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have shown great potential in catalyzing the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cell batteries.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 845-855
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01210K
Pd(II) NCSe–pincer complexes for regioselective cross-dehydrogenative coupling of arylthiophenes with hetero(arenes)
A Pd(II) NCSe–pincer complex mediated regioselective cross-dehydrogenative coupling of arylthiophenes with hetero(arenes) is presented for constructing optically and biologically important heteroarene molecules.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 523-536
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01198H
Effect of pretreatment conditions on Fe-ZSM-5 properties and performance for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis
Our findings provide important insight into how pretreatment conditions on Fe-ZSM-5 affect iron particle size, phase, zeolite properties, and in turn, Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS), guiding the selection of pretreatment conditions for Fe-ZSM-5.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 435-447
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00765D
B2O3 supported La0.8Sr0.2FeO3 for direct ethane oxidation into ethylene and syngas for hydroformylation synthesis
B2O3 was loaded onto a perovskite La0.8Sr0.2FeO3 (LSF) and formed a core–shell structured catalyst that can achieve 69.2% ethane conversion and 88.8% ethylene + syngas selectivity at 700 °C with good stability.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 193-202
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01268B
Investigation on heterogeneous Rh catalysts for the hydroformylation of 1,3-butadiene to adipic aldehyde
g-C3N4 supported Rh atoms with precise coordination engineering by various phosphine ligands were synthesized. The influence of phosphine ligands on the catalytic performance of 1,3-butadiene hydroformylation was comprehensively investigated.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2025,15, 145-153
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00745J
Mechanistic study of DETA-modified CdS for carbon dioxide reduction
Theoretical calculations are used to investigate the impact of DETA-modified CdS surfaces on the product selectivity and thermodynamic properties of CO2 reduction.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 7172-7181
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01140F

Ultrasmall RuO2/CoFe2O4 nanoparticles with robust interfacial interactions for the enhanced acidic oxygen evolution reaction
Ultrasmall RuO2/CoFe2O4 nanoparticles with strong interfacial interactions exhibit enhanced oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance, driven by efficient charge transfer between RuO2 and CoFe2O4.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 6824-6832
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00719K
Mechanistic insights into the oxidative coupling of methane over a Li/MgO catalyst: an experimental and microkinetic modeling study
This study investigates the oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) using a Li/MgO catalyst in a packed bed reactor.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 6882-6892
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01132E
Shining a light on methane dry reforming – exploring the impact of visible light on carbon formation over Co/xCeO2–Al2O3
Introducing light to thermal DRM may be an effective strategy to improve catalyst stability, but light's role in the stability mechanism is not well understood.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 6790-6807
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00925H
New insights into influences of initial oxidization states on dynamic reconstruction of Cu catalysts and C–C coupling in CO2 reduction
The spontaneous oxidization/reduction of the Cu surface occurs during CO2 reduction, resulting in the dynamic evolution of i-CuOx species. The in situ formed i-CuOx plays decisive roles in promoting C–C coupling.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 6224-6232
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00781F
Unraveling the impact of Ag dopant in Zn–In–S colloidal nanocrystals for boosting visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction
Ag doped Zn–In–S colloidal nanocrystals.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 5616-5623
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00716F
Morphology dependence of Nb2O5-supported cobalt oxide in catalytic toluene oxidation
This research describes the preparation of cobalt-based catalysts supported on Nb2O5 substrates of various forms: rods (Nb2O5-R), grids (Nb2O5-G), and spherical structures (Nb2O5-S).
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 5722-5730
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00596A
ZIF-8 pyrolized N-doped carbon-supported iron catalysts for enhanced CO2 hydrogenation activity to valuable hydrocarbons
The N atom in the nitrogen-doped carbon materials can promote the adsorption and conversion of CO2. In addition, as a bridge between N and Fe, the degree of graphitization of carbon supports significantly affects the electron transfer process.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 5304-5313
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00810C
Dispersion of Au entities over Mo2N and MoC for the low-temperature water–gas shift reaction
Au flat films dispersed into atomic layers during the topological transformation of γ-Mo2N to α-MoC, which promoted substantially the activity for the low-temperature water–gas shift reaction.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 4542-4549
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00489B
Broad-spectrum response of NiCo2O4–ZnIn2S4 p–n junction synergizing photothermal and photocatalytic effects for efficient H2 evolution
Construction of NiCo2O4/ZnIn2S4 p–n heterojunction with broad-spectrum response for efficient photothermal photocatalytic H2 evolution.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 4646-4654
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00656A
Crystal size dependent photogenerated charge separation on an octahedral bismuth vanadate photocatalyst
A nearly seven-fold improvement in charge separation efficiency can be achieved by decreasing the size of octahedral BiVO4 crystals owing to the reduced bulk charge recombination.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 4228-4235
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00393D
Facilitating active NiOOH formation via Mo doping towards high-efficiency oxygen evolution
The promotion effects of Mo doping into NiFe layered double hydroxide were revealed as facilitated NiOOH generation, tailored *OH adsorption, and improved dehydrogenation, which enabled enhanced activity and durability towards water oxidation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 4166-4173
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00314D
Constructing tri-coordinated Al (AlIII) sites to boost complete propane oxidation of the Pt/Al2O3 catalyst
The tri-coordinated Al sites facilitate the dispersion and electron enrichment of supported Pt, leading the outstanding performance in complete C3H8 oxidation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 4058-4067
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00582A

Hydrolysis of amide bonds in dipeptides and nylon 6 over a ZrO2 catalyst
The amphoteric ZrO2 surface catalyzed the hydrolysis of various amide compounds: dipeptides into amino acids; small organic amides into the equimolar amount of carboxylic acids and amines; and nylon 6 into ε-caprolactam and ε-aminocaproic acid.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 3898-3908
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00533C
Enhancing electrocatalytic N2 reduction to NH3 by introducing Ni heteroatoms into NiCuOx electrocatalyst
The Ni dopant enhances the local electronic density surrounding Cu sites, which is favorable for reducing the energy barrier of the rate-determining (*N2 to *NNH) step of the NRR as well as depressing the competing HER.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 3691-3698
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00482E
Catalytic deoxygenation of stearic acid into olefins over Pt catalysts supported on MOF-derived metal oxides
The deoxygenation of stearic acid over Pt supported on different metal oxides can affect the product selectivity.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 3436-3447
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00189C
Assessing the effects of dealumination and bifunctionalization on 8-membered ring zeolite/zeo-type materials in the methanol-to-olefin catalytic process
C2–C4 shorter olefins, particularly ethylene and propylene, are crucial building blocks in modern petrochemical, polymer, and chemical industries.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 3346-3363
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00110A

Development of a multi-enzyme cascade for 2′3′-cGAMP synthesis from nucleosides
A five-enzyme cascade was developed for the synthesis of the cyclic dinucleotide 2′3′-cGAMP from nucleosides in seven reaction steps.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 3335-3345
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00147H
Role of the heptagonal channel of crystalline Mo3VOx catalyst for the selective oxidation of acrolein and methacrolein
Crystalline orthorhombic Mo3VOx (MoVO) is a promising catalyst for the selective oxidation of acrolein and methacrolein. These oxidations occur on the heptagonal channel, while the catalysis field was different. This difference resulted in a significant difference in the catalytic activity.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 3160-3166
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00411F
Photocatalytic ethene synthesis from ethane dehydrogenation with high selectivity by ZnO-supported Pt nanoparticles
A Pt/ZnO photocatalyst is efficient and reusable for ethene production from ethane dehydrogenation with simulated sunlight, affording outstanding C2H4 productivity of 867.8 μmol h−1 g−1 and selectivity of 97.56%.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 2921-2928
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00359D
Novel-ordered hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite with interconnected macro–meso–microporosity for the enhanced methanol to aromatics reaction
The methanol to aromatics (MTA) process is an attractive non-petroleum route to produce high-value aromatics but suffers from a high rate of carbon deposition and deactivation and relatively low BTX selectivity.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 2461-2469
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01783D
Breaking the activity and stability bottlenecks for acid hydrogen evolution by strong metal–support interaction between Pt nanoparticles and amorphous MoOx
An acid hydrogen evolution electrocatalyst with ultralow overpotential and 100 h stability was synthesized via simple impregnation-annealing method.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 2218-2225
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00114A
Selective vapor-phase formation of dimethylformamide via oxidative coupling of methanol and dimethylamine over bimetallic catalysts
Selective dimethylformamide formation occurs over PdAu; reactivity and selectivity are sensitive to Pd : Au ratio. Reaction kinetics suggest a crowded surface and that beneficial effects of surface hydroxyls are induced by co-feeding water.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 1534-1549
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01655B

Using BpyAla to generate copper artificial metalloenzymes: a catalytic and structural study
Changing the synthetic strategy to access artificial metalloenzymes containing Cu–bipyridine active sites, changes the enantioselectivity in a Friedel–Crafts alkylation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 1622-1632
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01648J
Probing the nanoscale driving forces for adsorbate-induced Rh50Pd50 nanoparticle reconstruction via mean-field models of multi-faceted nanoparticles
Adsorbate-induced bimetallic nanoparticle reconstruction via mean-field models.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 1122-1137
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01197F
Cyano-modified poly(triazine imide) with extended π-conjugation for photocatalytic biological cofactor regeneration
A unique extended π-conjugated system of cyano-modified PTI is strategically developed for biological cofactor regeneration.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 903-911
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01708G
Determining the potential-dependent identity of methane adsorbates at Pt electrodes using EC-MS
Electrochemical mass spectrometry was used to determine the potential-dependent identity of surface intermediates formed in electrochemical methane utilization reactions.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024,14, 353-361
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01172K
General synthesis of carbon-guarded cobalt-based nanospheres for oxygen reduction electrocatalysis
We construct carbon-guarded cobalt-based nanospheres composed of metal nanoparticles encased in a nitrogen doped carbon shell (M@NC NP), as efficient ORR catalysts.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 7076-7084
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01209C
Three-dimensional ordered macroporous cerium–manganese composite oxide for NO oxidation
Three-dimensional ordered microporous cerium–manganese composite oxide catalysts with different cerium–manganese ratios were prepared by a sol–gel method for NO oxidation and soot combustion.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 5989-5997
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY01059G
Mechanistic insights into the conversion of polyalcohols over Brønsted acid sites
We combine computational and experimental methods to study the acid-catalyzed conversion of polyalcohols to provide insights into the selective functionalization and conversion of multi-layered plastic films.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 4477-4488
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY00524K
Theoretical assessments of Pd–PdO phase transformation and its impacts on H2O2 synthesis and decomposition pathways
This work highlights how Pd–O arrangements and particle sizes impact primary H2O2 selectivities and yields in its direct synthesis.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 3828-3848
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY00404J

FEFOS: a method to derive oxide formation energies from oxidation states
Herein we report an interpretable, computationally efficient method to forecast formation energies from oxidation states of binary oxides from unary oxide entries in Materials Project. This new method is envisioned to guide inverse catalyst design.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 3427-3435
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY00107E

A computational investigation of the decomposition of acetic acid in H-SSZ-13 and its role in the initiation of the MTO process
The zeolite-catalyzed reaction of acetic acid is important in the direct utilization of biomass and also plays a role in the reactivity of oxygenates in the methanol-to-olefins (MTO) process.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 1905-1917
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01779B
Large changes in hydricity as a function of charge and not metal in (PNP)M–H (de)hydrogenation catalysts that undergo metal–ligand cooperativity
Ligand pKa and metal hydricity scale with one another in (de)hydrogenation catalysts that undergo metal–ligand cooperativity, irrespective of metal or ligand identity. Anionic hydrides are significantly more hydridic than their neutral counterparts.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 1358-1368
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01349E

Benign catalytic oxidation of potato starch using a homogeneous binuclear manganese catalyst and hydrogen peroxide
A greener method for attaining oxidized starch with desired pasting properties via manganese catalysis and using hydrogen peroxide as oxidant.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 1233-1243
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01629J
Chitosan-derived carbon supported CoO combined with CdS facilitates visible light catalytic hydrogen evolution
A heterostructured photocatalyst CC-2-300 composed of a biomass chitosan-derived carbon material (CNC), CoO and CdS exhibits a remarkable reaction rate (10.60 mmol gcat−1 h−1) towards photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under visible light irradiation.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 1128-1139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01962K
Hydrocarboxylation of methanol to methyl acetate using rhodium and ruthenium nanoparticles supported on titanate nanotubes as catalysts: infrared spectroscopy study
Direct conversion of CO2 and H2 to methyl acetate via the methanol hydrocarboxylation catalyzed by titanate nanotube-supported Rh and Ru catalysts: infrared spectroscopy evidence of surface species.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 726-736
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01396G
A computational mechanistic study of CH hydroxylation with mononuclear copper–oxygen complexes
A computational study of methane hydroxylation by oxygen-bound monocopper complexes.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 342-351
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01128J
Soluble and reusable polymer-based catalysts with Brønsted and Lewis acidity for the one-pot synthesis of hydroxymethylfurfural from glucose
One-pot synthesis of hydroxymethylfurfural from glucose using polymer-based catalysts with Brønsted and Lewis acidity.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2023,13, 132-146
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01619B
N-Formylation of amines utilizing CO2 by a heterogeneous metal–organic framework supported single-site cobalt catalyst
Single-site cobalt-hydride supported on oxo-nodes of a porous aluminium metal–organic framework is a chemoselective and reusable catalyst for N-formylation of amines using CO2.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2022,12, 6795-6804
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01231F

Effect of SO2 poisoning on undoped and doped Mn-based catalysts for selective catalytic reduction of NO
In real mobile applications, deactivation of Mn-based catalysts by SO2 is severe and catalysts underperform at temperatures below 200 °C. SO2 deactivates the catalysts' redox function and regeneration is cumbersome.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2022,12, 6838-6848
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY01151D