Computational and experimental identification of strong synergy of the Fe/ZnO catalyst in promoting acetic acid synthesis from CH<sub>4</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub>
Xiaowa Nie, Xianxuan Ren, Chunyan Tu, Chunshan Song, Xinwen Guo, Jingguang G. Chen
Abstract
activation, dissociation and C-C coupling. Thus, the surface acetate formation is significantly enhanced. The DFT predictions have been confirmed by in situ DRIFTS experiments.
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Acetic acidCatalysisChemistryCombinatorial chemistryChemical engineeringNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCatalysts for Methane ReformingCatalysis and Oxidation Reactions