Spinel-structure catalyst catalyzing CO2 hydrogenation to full spectrum alkenes with an ultra-high yield

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Aug 21;56(65):9372-9375. doi: 10.1039/d0cc03426f. Epub 2020 Jul 16.

Abstract

Spinel-like ZnFe2O4 is tailor-made synthesized for catalyzing CO2 hydrogenation, achieving an ultra-high yield (1858.1 g kgcat-1 h-1) of full spectrum alkenes in a three-stage reactor system. This study provides rational design concepts from catalyst to equipment amelioration by combining promoter regulation and ex situ water removal, efficiently catalyzing CO2 into valuable chemical feedstocks with industrial potential.