Catalytic non-oxidative direct dehydrogenation of light alkanes serves as an effective
reinforcement to selectively produce the corresponding olefins, and the heterogeneous …

Monometallic catalysts, in particular those containing noble metals, are frequently used in
heterogeneous catalysis, but they are expensive, rare and the ability to tailor their structures …

Intentional (“on-purpose”) propylene production through nonoxidative propane
dehydrogenation (PDH) holds great promise for meeting the increasing global demand for …

The complexity of heterogeneous catalysts means that a priori design of new catalytic
materials is difficult, but the well-defined nature of single-atom–alloy catalysts has made it …

Different from isolated metal atoms and large metal nanoparticles (NPs), supported metal
clusters (SMCs) possess distinct geometric and electronic structures and thus exhibit …

On-purpose synthetic routes for propylene production have emerged in the last couple of
decades in response to the increasing demand for plastics and a shift to shale gas …

Propylene is one of the most important building blocks for the chemical industry. Traditional
propylene production, which is based on oil-based cracking processes, is being challenged …

Alkanes are the major constituents of natural gas and crude oil, the feedstocks for the
chemical industry. The efficient and selective activation of C–H bonds can convert abundant …

The structure–performance relationship is a critical fundamental issue in heterogeneous
catalysis, and the size-dependent structure sensitivity of catalytic reactions has long been …

Hydrocarbon conversion catalysts suffer from deactivation by deposition or formation of
carbon deposits. Carbon deposit formation is thermodynamically favored above 350° C …