Thiol-assisted aerosol synthesis of mesoporous Cu-SiO2 catalysts for effective and stable ethanol dehydrogenation

Key Points

• The aim is to develop mesoporous Cu-SiO2 catalysts that enhance the efficiency and stability of ethanol dehydrogenation.
• Utilized thiol-assisted aerosol synthesis to create catalysts.
• Characterized the dispersion of copper nanoparticles on the silica support.
• Evaluated catalytic performance in ethanol dehydrogenation reactions.
• Achieved high dispersion of copper nanoparticles on the mesoporous support.
• Demonstrated stable catalytic activity over repeated reactions.
• Indicated potential for improved conversion rates of ethanol derived from biomass.