Enhanced CH<sub>3</sub>OH selectivity in CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation using Cu-based catalysts generated <i>via</i> SOMC from Ga<sup>III</sup> single-sites
Erwin Lam, Gina Noh, Ka Wing Chan, Kim Larmier, Dmitry Lebedev, Keith Searles, Patrick Wolf, Оlga V. Safonova, Christophe Copéret
Abstract
CuGa<italic>x</italic> alloy nanoparticles supported on SiO<sub>2</sub> can be obtained by surface organometallic chemistry. This catalyst is active and selective for the hydrogenation of CO<sub>2</sub> to CH<sub>3</sub>OH, related to the formation of an optimal interface between Cu and Ga<sup>III</sup>O<italic>x</italic>.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisSelectivityGroup 2 organometallic chemistryOrganometallic chemistryChemistryMaterials sciencePhysical chemistryMoleculeOrganic chemistryCatalysts for Methane ReformingCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis