Synergistic vanadium-cerium bimetallic oxide catalyst and solvent effect for efficient oxidation of ethylbenzene to acetophenone

Key Points

• Efficient oxidation of ethylbenzene results in significant acetophenone production, highlighting catalytic effectiveness.
• The combination of vanadium and cerium in a bimetallic oxide catalyst improves reaction rates during the oxidation process.
• Assessment using various solvent systems indicates their role in optimizing reaction conditions and product yield.
• These findings support further investigation into the solvent effect and catalyst interactions, aiming for industrial applications.