Effect of calcination temperature on the Cu–ZrO<sub>2</sub> interfacial structure and its catalytic behavior in the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate
Yuxi Xu, Huijiang Huang, Lingxin Kong, Xinbin Ma
Abstract
The 5 wt% Cu/ZrO 2 catalysts showed satisfying performance in DMO hydrogenation to EG via simply tuning the calcination temperature. The synergistic effect of the Cu 0 –Cu + –ZrO 2 interface in activating H 2 molecules and carbonyl bonds was elucidated.
Topics & Concepts
CalcinationCatalysisOxalateMoleculeChemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringCatalysts for Methane ReformingCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCatalysis for Biomass Conversion