Enhanced catalytic reduction of nitroaromatics by atomically dispersed cobalt catalyst via sulfur doping

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Sulfur doping enhances the catalytic performance of atomically dispersed cobalt catalysts for the reduction of nitroaromatics such as 4-nitrophenol. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Jinna Lu; Qiong Wu; Bolin Li; Ye Li; Kaixiong Yang; Ye Li

doi:10.1039/d6cy00451b

January 1, 2026Catalysis Science & Technology

Enhanced catalytic reduction of nitroaromatics by atomically dispersed cobalt catalyst via sulfur doping

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Key Points

This research focuses on improving the catalytic reduction of nitroaromatics, specifically converting 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol.
Utilized an atomically dispersed cobalt catalyst with sulfur doping for the reduction process.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the catalyst in reducing 4-nitrophenol in wastewater simulations.
Assessed cost-effectiveness and efficiency compared to traditional methods.
Demonstrated a significant enhancement in catalytic activity compared to non-doped catalysts.
Achieved higher conversion rates of 4-nitrophenol with reduced reaction times.
Noted a substantial decrease in toxic byproducts, indicating effectiveness in contamination remediation.

Implication

Demonstrates improved remediation of nitroaromatic contamination using sulfur-doped cobalt catalyst.

Abstract

The catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to the less toxic 4-aminophenol (4-AP) offers a promising strategy for the remediation of nitroaromatic-contaminated wastewater, yet its practical implementation requires cost-effective and highly...

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Lu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a28ff6a6f82f25be989c5a4 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6cy00451b

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Enhanced catalytic reduction of nitroaromatics by atomically dispersed cobalt catalyst via sulfur doping

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