Xupeng Zong, Yi-Chun Chu, Yu Tang, Yuting Li, Xin-Ping Wu, Zaicheng Sun, Franklin Tao
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Abstract
Acetic acid (AA), a vital compound in chemical production and materials manufacturing, is conventionally synthesized by starting with coal or methane through multiple steps including high-temperature transformations. Here we present a new synthesis of AA from ethane through photocatalytic selective oxidation of ethane by H2O2 at 0-25 °C. The catalyst designed for this process comprises g-C3N4 with anchored Pd1 single-atom sites. In situ studies and computational simulation suggest the immobilized Pd1 atom becomes positively charged under photocatalytic condition. Under photoirradiation, the holes on the Pd1 single-atom of OH-Pd1 /g-C3N4 serves as a catalytic site for activating a C-H instead of C-C of C2H6 with a low activation barrier of 0.14 eV, through a concerted mechanism. Remarkably, the selectivity for synthesizing AA reaches 98.7 %, achieved under atmospheric pressure of ethane at 0 °C. By integrating photocatalysis with thermal catalysis, we introduce a highly selective, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient synthetic route for AA, starting from ethane, presenting a promising alternative for AA synthesis. This integration of photocatalysis in low-temperature oxidation demonstrates a new route of selective oxidation of light alkanes.
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Angewandte Chemie, a journal of the German Chemical Society (GDCh), maintains a leading position among scholarly journals in general chemistry with an impressive Impact Factor of 16.6 (2022 Journal Citation Reports, Clarivate, 2023). Published weekly in a reader-friendly format, it features new articles almost every day. Established in 1887, Angewandte Chemie is a prominent chemistry journal, offering a dynamic blend of Review-type articles, Highlights, Communications, and Research Articles on a weekly basis, making it unique in the field.