Watching catalysts work during CO2 hydrogenation

IF 10.7 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Chem Catalysis Pub Date : 2026-06-18 DOI:10.1016/j.checat.2026.101760

Gianfranco Pacchioni

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Abstract

In a recent issue of Nature Catalysis, Boniface et al. use operando techniques to gain new insights into how classical Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts operate in methanol synthesis, significantly advancing our understanding of their behavior. These catalysts function as a dynamic ensemble of Cu, ZnOx ultrathin films, and Cu–Zn alloy phases that continuously interconvert under reaction conditions. However, the atomistic nature of the active site remains elusive.

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观察催化剂在二氧化碳加氢过程中的工作

在最近一期的《自然催化》中，Boniface等人使用operando技术获得了对经典Cu/ZnO/Al2O3催化剂在甲醇合成中的作用的新见解，极大地促进了我们对其行为的理解。这些催化剂作为Cu、ZnOx超薄膜和Cu - zn合金相的动态系综，在反应条件下不断相互转化。然而，活性位点的原子性质仍然难以捉摸。

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Chem Catalysis

CiteScore

10.50

自引率

6.40%

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期刊介绍： Chem Catalysis is a monthly journal that publishes innovative research on fundamental and applied catalysis, providing a platform for researchers across chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. It serves as a premier resource for scientists and engineers in academia and industry, covering heterogeneous, homogeneous, and biocatalysis. Emphasizing transformative methods and technologies, the journal aims to advance understanding, introduce novel catalysts, and connect fundamental insights to real-world applications for societal benefit.