Mechanistic investigation of benzene esterification by K2CO3/TiO2

The catalytic role of the multifunctional interface

Journal article (2021)

Authors

J. Meeprasert ChemE/Inorganic Systems Engineering - AS
Guanna Li Wageningen University & Research
E.A. Pidko ChemE/Algemeen , ChemE/Inorganic Systems Engineering - AS
Research Group
ChemE/Inorganic Systems Engineering (AS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2021 J. Meeprasert, Guanna Li, E.A. Pidko
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d1cc02513a
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

ChemE/Chemical Engineering

Research Group

ChemE/Inorganic Systems Engineering

Abstract

Potassium carbonate dispersed over a defective TiO2support (K2CO3/TiO2) is an efficient catalyst for benzene esterification with CO2and CH3OH. Density functional theory calculations reveal that this unique catalytic reactivity originates from the cooperation of the Ti3+/K+surface sites. The K2CO3promotor steers the stabilization of surface intermediates thus preventing catalyst deactivation.