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

Key Points

• 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.