Vacancy-rich Ti3C2Ox (MXene)-anchored Co nanocluster catalyst enhances the selective hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde

Haixiang Shi; Jianming Xu; Liuyun Chen; Tongming Su; Xinling Xie; Xuan Luo; Zuzeng Qin; Hongbing Ji

doi:10.1039/d5ta09867j

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Vacancy-rich Ti3C2Ox (MXene)-anchored Co nanocluster catalyst enhances the selective hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde

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The study aims to evaluate the efficiency of a Co nanocluster catalyst anchored on Ti3C2Ox for the selective hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde.
Designed Co nanocluster catalyst on vacancy-rich Ti3C2Ox (TCOs) to enhance catalytic performance.
Conducted selective hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde using the developed catalyst.
Analyzed the efficiency and selectivity of the reaction under controlled conditions.
The Co nanocluster catalyst significantly improved the selectivity for hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde.
The vacancy-rich properties of Ti3C2Ox contributed to enhanced catalytic activity.
Quantitative metrics showcased higher yield rates compared to conventional nonnoble metal catalysts.

Implication

Catalyst design enhances selective hydrogenation of aldehydes, indicating improved reaction efficiency.

Abstract

The efficiently selective hydrogenation of carbonyls in unsaturated aldehydes by nonnoble metal catalysts is still a severe challenge. Herein, an Co nanocluster catalyst anchored on vacancy-rich Ti3C2Ox (TCOs) was designed...

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Shi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Vacancy-rich Ti3C2Ox (MXene)-anchored Co nanocluster catalyst enhances the selective hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde

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Vacancy-rich Ti3C2Ox (MXene)-anchored Co nanocluster catalyst enhances the selective hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde

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