Atomic-Level Engineering of Single-Atom Catalysts for Selective C-C Coupling in CO2 Hydrogenation to Ethanol

Wenyu Zhen; Yiming Liu; Xiaohai Zhang; Shengjie Bai; Aobing Li; Kelun Jiang; Feng Wang; Ya Liu; Yubin Chen; Shaohua Shen

doi:10.1039/d6sc01691j

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Atomic-Level Engineering of Single-Atom Catalysts for Selective C-C Coupling in CO2 Hydrogenation to Ethanol

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The research aims to enhance the efficiency of converting CO2 to ethanol through better catalyst design.
Develops atomic-level engineering techniques for single-atom catalysts.
Focuses on optimizing C-C coupling steps in the reaction process.
Findings enhance the efficiency of selective hydrogenation of CO2 to ethanol.
Improvements suggest potential for increased renewable fuel production.

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Research demonstrates that selective hydrogenation increases renewable fuel production from CO2, suggesting improved catalytic efficiency.

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The selective hydrogenation of CO2 to ethanol represents a pivotal route for sustainable carbon utilization and renewable fuel production, yet its efficiency is fundamentally constrained by the C–C coupling step,...

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