The
catalytic
conversion
of
CO2
to
CO
through
hydrogenation
has
emerged
as
a
promising
strategy
for
utilization,
given
that
serves
valuable
C1
platform
compound
synthesizing
liquid
fuels
and
chemicals.
However,
the
predominant
formation
CH4
via
deep
over
Ru-based
catalysts
poses
challenges
in
achieving
selective
production.
High
reaction
temperatures
often
lead
catalyst
deactivation
changes
selectivity
due
dynamic
metal
evolution
or
agglomeration,
even
with
classic
strong
metal–support
interaction.
Herein,
we
have
developed
FeOx/Ru/Rutile
multilayer
epitaxial
structure
by
depositing
FeOx
layer
onto
epitaxially
grown
RuO2
nanolayers
on
surface
rutile
nanoparticles.
This
transformed
into
which
Ru
nanoparticles
were
decorated
layers
ultrastable
metal-support
interaction
(SMSI).
Subsequently,
decoration
effectively
shifted
dominant
product
from
95%
during
hydrogenation.
Remarkably,
this
exhibits
exceptional
stability
can
be
operated
stably
at
550
°C
long
time
without
apparent
deactivation.
Compared
observed
supported
nanoparticles,
between
maintains
their
electronic
states
different
temperatures.
Furthermore,
Ru–FeOx
inhibits
H2
activation
capability,
adsorption,
subsequent
CO.
transformation
employed
here,
utilizes
initial
structures,
applied
construct
SMSI
enhance
catalysts'
performance.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(21), P. 10450 - 10490
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Supported
metal
catalysts
are
essential
to
a
plethora
of
processes
in
the
chemical
industry.
The
overall
performance
these
depends
strongly
on
interaction
adsorbates
at
atomic
level,
which
can
be
manipulated
and
controlled
by
different
constituents
active
material
(
Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
387(6737)
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Catalytic
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
hydrogenation
is
a
potential
route
for
producing
sustainable
fuels
and
chemicals,
but
existing
catalysts
need
improvement.
In
particular,
identifying
active
sites
understanding
the
interaction
between
components
dynamic
behavior
of
participant
species
remain
unclear.
This
fundamental
knowledge
essential
design
more
efficient
stable
catalysts.
Because
nature
site
(metal,
oxide,
carbide)
main
factor
that
determines
catalytic
activity
catalysts,
this
Review
focuses
on
various
types
heterogeneous
have
been
recently
reported
in
literature
as
CO2
conversion
to
C1
[carbon
monoxide
(CO),
methanol
(CH3OH),
methane
(CH4)],
higher
hydrocarbons.
We
focus
establishing
key
connections
active-site
structures
selectivity,
regardless
catalyst
composition.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
122(3)
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Heterogeneous
catalysts
have
emerged
as
a
potential
key
for
closing
the
carbon
cycle
by
converting
dioxide
(CO
2
)
into
value-added
chemicals.
In
this
work,
we
report
highly
active
and
stable
ceria
(CeO
)-based
electronically
tuned
trimetallic
catalyst
CO
to
conversion.
A
unique
distribution
of
electron
density
between
defective
support
nanoparticles
(of
Ni,
Cu,
Zn)
was
established
creating
strong
metal
interaction
(SMSI)
them.
The
showed
productivity
49,279
mmol
g
−1
h
at
650
°C.
selectivity
up
99%
excellent
stability
(rate
remained
unchanged
even
after
100
h)
stemmed
from
synergistic
interactions
among
Ni-Cu-Zn
sites
their
SMSI
with
support.
High-energy-resolution
fluorescence-detection
X-ray
absorption
spectroscopy
(HERFD-XAS)
confirmed
SMSI,
further
corroborated
in
situ
energy
loss
(EELS)
functional
theory
(DFT)
simulations.
studies
(HERFD-XAS
&
EELS)
indicated
role
oxygen
vacancies
CeO
during
catalysis.
transmission
microscopy
(TEM)
imaging
under
catalytic
conditions
visualized
movement
growth
sites,
which
completely
stopped
once
established.
FTIR
(supported
DFT)
provided
molecular-level
understanding
formation
various
reaction
intermediates
conversion
products,
followed
complex
coupling
direct
dissociation
redox
pathway
assisted
hydrogen,
simultaneously
on
different
sites.
Thus,
sophisticated
manipulation
electronic
properties
defect
dynamics
significantly
enhanced
performance
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 203 - 203
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Using
anthropogenic
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
as
a
feedstock
for
the
production
of
synthetic
fuel
has
gained
significant
attention
in
recent
years.
Among
various
CO2
conversion
pathways,
natural
gas
via
methanation
holds
promise
because
its
potential
both
recycling
and
renewable
energy
storage.
Nickel
(Ni)
ruthenium
(Ru)
are
dominant
metals
employed
catalysts
reaction.
This
review
summarizes
research
landscape
Ni-
Ru-based
over
last
ten
Bibliometric
analysis
revealed
that
China
highest
number
publications,
Chinese
Academy
Sciences
is
foremost
academic
institution,
International
Journal
Hydrogen
Energy
leading
journal
this
area
research.
The
publication
trend
on
Ni-based
published
at
almost
four
times
rate
catalysts.
Despite
growth
research,
problems
with
catalyst
stability
kinetics
still
exist.
latest
catalytic
systems,
including
supported,
bimetallic,
single-atom
fundamental
challenges
associated
process
reviewed.
provides
new
angle
future
studies
based
non-noble
Ni
noble
Ru
opens
way
additional
area.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 155 - 155
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Due
to
ever-increasing
global
warming,
the
scientific
community
is
concerned
with
finding
immediate
solutions
reduce
or
utilize
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
and
convert
it
in
useful
compounds.
In
this
context,
reductive
process
of
CO2
methanation
has
been
well-investigated
found
be
attractive
due
its
simplicity.
However,
requires
development
highly
active
catalysts.
mini-review,
focus
on
biochar-immobilized
nanocatalysts
for
methanation.
We
summarize
recent
literature
topic,
reporting
strategies
designing
biochar
immobilized
their
performance
review
thermochemical
transformation
biomass
into
decoration
also
tackle
direct
methods
obtaining
nanocatalysts,
one
pot,
from
nanocatalyst
precursor-impregnated
biomass.
effect
initial
nature,
as
well
conditions
that
permit
tuning
performances
composite
Finally,
we
discuss
how
could
improved,
keeping
mind
low
operation
costs
sustainability.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16)
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
The
metal
supported
catalysts
are
emerging
that
receiving
a
lot
of
attention
in
CO
2
hydrogenation
to
C1
products.
Numerous
experiments
have
demonstrated
the
support
(usually
an
oxide)
is
crucial
for
catalytic
performance.
oxides
used
aid
homogeneous
dispersion
particles,
prevent
agglomeration,
and
control
morphology
owing
interaction
(MSI).
MSI
can
efficiently
optimize
structural
electronic
properties
tune
conversion
key
reaction
intermediates
involved
hydrogenation,
thereby
enhancing
There
increasing
being
paid
promotion
effects
process.
However,
systematically
understanding
about
on
products
performance
has
not
been
fully
studied
yet
due
diversities
conditions.
Hence,
characteristics
modes
elaborated
detail
our
work.
Discover Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: June 7, 2024
Abstract
The
unprecedented
increase
of
atmospheric
CO
2
concentration
and
the
associated
climate
change
calls
for
urgent
implementation
mitigation
approaches.
Among
various
proposed
measures,
capture
from
several
industrial
point
sources
or
directly
air
its
subsequent
hydrogenation
via
renewable
H
towards
value-added
products
formation
has
gained
particular
attention.
Specifically,
production
CH
4
is
great
importance
eventual
generation
liquid
fuels
synthetic
natural
gas,
respectively.
Herein,
an
overview
state-of-the-art
noble
non-noble
metal-based
catalysts
employed
thermocatalytic
(reverse
water–gas
shift
reaction,
rWGS)
(Sabatier
reaction)
elaborated.
A
brief
description
fundamental
considerations
initially
provided
each
involving
thermodynamic,
mechanistic
kinetics
considerations.
Then,
recent
catalytic
studies
on
rWGS
Sabatier
reactions
over
both
metal
(e.g.,
oxides,
carbides,
organic
frameworks)
are
discussed
perspective
structure–property
relationships.
Lastly,
most
important
conclusions
arising
comparative
analysis
promising
summarized
complemented
with
outlooks
future
directions
rational
design
highly
active
selective
materials
process.
Small Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Discovered
almost
130
years
ago
by
P.
Sabatier,
CO
2
hydrogenation
to
methane
(CO
methanation)
is
presently
attracting
attention
as
one
of
the
most
promising
methods
for
storing
intermittent
renewable
energy
in
form
chemical
fuels.
Ni
particles
supported
CeO
constitute
a
very
effective,
reliable,
and
reasonably
priced
catalyst
methanation.
Recently
new
type
methanation
catalyst,
consisting
cerium
oxide
(ceria)
nanoparticles
doped
with
nickel
(NiCeO
x
)
specific
square‐planar
configuration
an
extremely
high‐Ni
mass‐specific
activity
100%
CH
4
selectivity,
was
reported.
Here,
50%
enhancement
conversion
NiCeO
carefully
adjusting
calcination
temperature
demonstrated.
Notably,
thermal
aging
at
600
°C
enhances
performance
partially
exsolving
surface,
while
higher
temperatures
(750
°C)
lead
larger
particles,
increased
production,
surface
carbon
deposition.
Several
situ
operando
characterization
are
employed
correlate
activation
deactivation
its
nanoscale
characteristics.
Apart
from
their
clear
implications
design
next‐generation
Ni‐based
catalysts,
these
findings
significantly
enhance
understanding
complex
interplay
nature
various
sites
involved
hydrogenation.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
The
strong
metal-support
interaction
(SMSI)
in
supported
metal
catalysts
represents
a
crucial
factor
the
design
of
highly
efficient
heterogeneous
catalysts.
This
can
modify
surface
adsorption
state,
electronic
structure,
and
coordination
environment
metal,
altering
interface
structure
catalyst.
These
changes
serve
to
enhance
catalyst's
activity,
stability,
reaction
selectivity.
In
recent
years,
multitude
researchers
have
uncovered
range
novel
SMSI
types
induction
methods
including
oxidized
(O-SMSI),
adsorbent-mediated
(A-SMSI),
wet
chemically
induced
(Wc-SMSI).
Consequently,
systematic
critical
review
is
desirable
illuminate
latest
advancements
deliberate
its
application
within
article
provides
characteristics
various
most
methods.
It
concluded
that
significantly
contributes
enhancing
catalyst
selectivity,
increasing
catalytic
activity.
Furthermore,
this
paper
offers
comprehensive
extensive
electrocatalysis
hydrogen
evolution
(HER),
oxygen
(OER),
reduction
(ORR),
carbon
dioxide
(CO2RR).
Finally,
opportunities
challenges
faces
future
are
discussed.