Computational and experimental identification of strong synergy of the Fe/ZnO catalyst in promoting acetic acid synthesis from CH4 and CO2.

DFT calculations have identified reaction pathways for acetic acid synthesis from CO2 and CH4 on ZnO, Cu/ZnO and Fe/ZnO surfaces. Fe/ZnO exhibits strong synergy in facilitating CH4 activation, dissociation and C-C coupling. Thus, the surface acetate formation is significantly enhanced. The DFT predictions have been confirmed by in situ DRIFTS experiments.

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