Spatially isolated single-site VOx on activated carbon for efficient oxidation of carbohydrates to formic acid

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• Formic acid production significantly increases under optimized conditions with VOx on activated carbon.
• The oxidation process shows over 90% efficiency with various carbohydrate substrates tested.
• Catalysis is initiated by spatially isolated single-site VOx supported on activated carbon to enhance reaction rates.
• This innovative method may enable greener synthesis routes for formic acid, highlighting the potential for industrial applications.