Synthesis of ethanol via methanol homologation with CO ₂ and H ₂ using an industrially relevant Ru–Co catalyst

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An industrially relevant Ru-Co catalytic system enables efficient ethanol synthesis via methanol homologation with CO2 and H2 following CO activation of low-cost precursors. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Longbo Zhang; Jia Guo; Yanyan Wang; Ying Wang; Li J; H Wang; C YU; Y Zhang; Jun He; Xianyu Meng; Zhuo Zhang; Tianbin Wu; Qingli Qian; Li Tan; Bo Han

doi:10.1039/d6cy00285d

January 1, 2026Catalysis Science & Technology

Synthesis of ethanol via methanol homologation with CO ₂ and H ₂ using an industrially relevant Ru–Co catalyst

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The aim is to synthesize ethanol efficiently using a Ru–Co catalytic system with CO activation.
Utilized a Ru–Co catalyst for methanol homologation involving CO2 and H2.
Focused on low-cost catalyst precursors to improve economic feasibility.
Conducted experiments under controlled conditions to evaluate catalyst performance.
Achieved stable ethanol synthesis rates using the Ru–Co catalytic system.
Demonstrated effective CO activation in the reaction process.
Notable efficiency allows for potential industrial application.

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Demonstrates efficient ethanol synthesis in a stable catalytic system, highlighting its industrial viability.

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Efficient ethanol synthesis with a stable Ru–Co catalytic system after CO activation of low-cost catalyst precursors.

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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