Facilitating catalytic research via better data reporting and curation: A case study of propane dehydrogenation on Ga/H-ZSM-5

In the field of experimental heterogeneous catalysis, the generation, analysis, and curation of large-scale, high-quality datasets are crucial yet challenging. This work highlights the significance of proper data reporting and curation through a case study on propane dehydrogenation over Ga/H-ZSM-5 catalysts. We demonstrate the challenges and benefits of analyzing larger datasets across multiple publications in the identification of active structures and elucidation of reaction mechanisms. The findings highlight the need for reporting reliable datasets in accessible format to facilitate integration and comparison of catalytic data across different studies, potentially leading to novel scientific insights.