Cover Feature: Dehydrogenation of bioethanol using Cu nanoparticles supported on N‐doped ordered mesoporous carbon (ChemCatChem 22/2020). Issue 22 (15th October 2020) - Pulikkal Thumbayil, Rouzana
Abstract : The Cover Feature shows the interaction between copper nanoparticles and nitrogen‐doped carbon. In their Full Paper, R. Pulikkal Thumbayil et al. investigate the catalytic dehydrogenation of bioethanol to acetaldehyde using copper nanoparticles supported on different nitrogen‐doped ordered mesoporous carbons. Nitrogen has a significant effect on the dispersion of the Cu nanoparticles and the highest content of nitrogen results in the highest catalytic activity and stability. The results show that the combination of the effects of strong metal‐support interactions and nano‐confinement is an effective method to prevent thermal and steam induced sintering. More information can be found in the Full Paper by R. Pulikkal Thumbayil et al.