Understanding and tackling the activity and selectivity issues for methane to methanol using single atom alloys

Rhys J. Bunting, Peter S. Rice, Zihao Yao, Jillian Thompson, P. Hu*

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Abstract

The process for the direct oxidation of methane to methanol is investigated on single atom alloys using density functional theory. A catalyst search is performed across FCC metal single atom alloys. 7 single atom alloys are found as candidates and microkinetic modelling is performed. The activity and selectivity are remarkably improved over that of pure palladium metal, yet remain unideal.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9622–9625
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume58
Issue number69
Early online date04 Aug 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 07 Sept 2022

Keywords

  • Materials Chemistry
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • General Chemistry
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis

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