This paper presents a novel photon-phonon-driven cascade reaction for converting methane to formaldehyde with high productivity (401.5 µmol h⁻¹) and selectivity (90.4%) at 150 °C. A ZnO catalyst decorated with single Ru atoms facilitates a two-step process: photocatalytic production of methyl hydroperoxide followed by its thermodecomposition into formaldehyde. Single Ru atoms enhance charge separation and oxygen reduction, leading to improved efficiency and minimizing energy consumption.
Publisher
Nature Sustainability
Published On
Sep 01, 2024
Authors
Youxun Xu, Chao Wang, Xiyi Li, Lunqiao Xiong, Tianyu Zhang, Liquan Zhang, Qinghua Zhang, Lin Gu, Yang Lan, Junwang Tang
Tags
photon-phonon-driven
cascade reaction
methane conversion
formaldehyde
ZnO catalyst
single Ru atoms
energy efficiency
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