Recent advances of ethylene glycol oxidation reaction: catalytic mechanism, catalyst design and applications
Juan-Juan Zhao, Hongrui Zhu, Chen‐Jin Huang, Meng‐Han Yin, Gao‐Ren Li
Abstract
Ethylene glycol has broad application prospects in the upcycling of PET and direct fuel cells. This paper focuses on recent advancements in the ethylene glycol oxidation reaction, including catalytic mechanisms, catalyst design and applications.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisEthylene glycolMechanism (biology)Reaction mechanismEthyleneChemical engineeringChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryEngineeringPhysicsQuantum mechanicsMesoporous Materials and CatalysisOxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions