Atom-by-atom assembly reveals structure–performance control in PdCu catalysts for CO 2 hydrogenation to methanol

2025/01/01 by Louise R. Smith, Emerson C. Kohlrausch, Kieran J. Aggett +14 · 1 voice
Chemical Engineering · Energy · Materials Science · #CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts #Catalysts for Methane Reforming #Catalytic Processes in Materials Science

paper · pdf · doi:10.1039/d5sc06681f

openalex publication_date 2025/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/21 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02

Abstract

Atomically controlled PdCu catalysts assembled directly from metal atoms on ZnO uncover how deposition order governs particle structure and activity, delivering exceptional CO 2 -tomethanol productivity and selectivity.

Citations

• Insights into the Influence of CeO2Crystal Facet on CO2Hydrogenation to Methanol over Pd/CeO2Catalysts
• Sulfur vacancy-rich MoS2 as a catalyst for the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol
• Hydrogenation of CO 2 for sustainable fuel and chemical production
• Direct Formation of the Atomic Pd-ZnO Interface by Magnetron Sputtering Primed for Methanol Production from CO2

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