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N -Arylimide Molecular Balances: A Comprehensive Platform for Studying Aromatic Interactions in Solution

Noncovalent interactions of aromatic surfaces play a key role in many biological processes and in determining the properties and utility of synthetic materials, sensors, and catalysts. However, the study of aromatic interactions has been challenging because these interactions are usually very weak and their trends are modulated by many factors such as structural, electronic, steric, and solvent effects. Recently, N-arylimide molecular balances have emerged as highly versatile and effective platforms for studying aromatic interactions in solution. These molecular balances can accurately measure weak noncovalent interactions in solution via their influence on the folded–unfolded conformational equilibrium. The structure (i.e., size, shape, π-conjugation, and substitution) and nature (i.e., element, charge, and polarity) of the π-surfaces and interacting groups can be readily varied, enabling the study of a wide range of aromatic interactions. These include aromatic stacking, heterocyclic aromatic stacking, and alkyl–π, chalcogen–π, silver–π, halogen–π, substituent–π, and solvent–π interactions. The ability to measure a diverse array of aromatic interactions within a single model system provides a unique perspective and insights as the interaction energies, stability trends, and solvent effects for different types of interactions can be directly compared. Some broad conclusions that have emerged from this comprehensive analysis include: (1) The strongest aromatic interactions involve groups with positive charges such as pyridinium and metal ions which interact with the electrostatically negative π-face of the aromatic surface via cation–π or metal–π interactions. Attractive electrostatic interactions can also form between aromatic surfaces and groups with partial positive charges. (2) Electrostatic interactions involving aromatic surfaces can be switched from repulsive to attractive using electron-withdrawing substituents or heterocycles. These electrostatic trends appear to span many types of aromatic interactions involving a polar group interacting with a π-surface such as halogen–π, chalcogen–π, and carbonyl–π. (3) Nonpolar groups form weak but measurable stabilizing interactions with aromatic surfaces in organic solvents due to favorable dispersion and/or solvophobic effects. Furthermore, a good predictor of the interaction strength is provided by the change in solvent-accessible surface area. (4) Solvent effects modulate the aromatic interactions in the forms of solvophobic effects and competitive solvation, which can be modeled using solvent cohesion density and specific solvent–solute interactions.

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Carbon Nanotube Formation on Cr-Doped Ferrite Catalyst during Water Gas Shift Membrane Reaction: Mechanistic Implications and Extended Studies on Dry Gas Conversions

A nanocrystalline chromium-doped ferrite (FeCr) catalyst was shown to coproduce H2 and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) during water gas shift (WGS) reaction in a H2-permselective zeolite membrane reactor (MR) at reaction pressures of ~20 bar. The FeCr catalyst was further demonstrated in the synthesis of highly crystalline and dimensionally uniform MWCNTs from a dry gas mixture of CO and CH4, which were the apparent sources for MWCNT growth in the WGS MR. In both the WGS MR and dry gas reactions, the operating temperature was 500 °C, which is significantly lower than those commonly used in MWCNT production by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method from CO, CH4, or any other precursor gases. Extensive ex situ characterizations of the reaction products revealed that the FeCr catalyst remained in partially reduced states of Fe3+/Fe2+ and Cr6+/Cr3+ in WGS membrane reaction while further reduction of Fe2+ to Fe0 occurred in the CO/CH4 dry gas environments. The formation of the metallic Fe nanoparticles or catalyst surface dramatically improved the crystallinity and dimensional uniformity of the MWCNTs from dry gas reaction as compared to that from WGS reaction in the MR. Reaction of the CO/CH4 mixture containing 500 ppmv H2S also resulted in high-quality MWCNTs similar to those from the H2S-free feed gas, demonstrating excellent sulfur tolerance of the FeCr catalyst that is practically meaningful for utilization of biogas and cheap coal-derived syngas.

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Mesoporous metal doped cerium oxide catalyst

A mesoporous metal doped cerium oxide catalyst is provided. The catalyst can contain nanotextured cerium oxide (CeO2) which can be utilized for hydrogen production or reformate gas purification in a water gas shift reaction. The catalyst may be advantageously used to remove CO from a gas containing CO. The catalyst may also be incorporated into a fuel processor.

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Process Intensification for Direct Conversion of Biomass-Based Syngas to High Octane Gasoline

The conversion of lignocellulosic-derived carbon sources via the creation of a CO2 rich syngas stream provides means to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuels, with advancements intended to create a cost-competitive method of sequential conversion via methanol and dimethyl ether intermediates. Previously developed methods with Cu/Beta zeolites enabled the conversion of dimethyl ether to linear and branched hydrocarbons, with high selectivities towards products with high-octane fuel properties. Through process intensification, use of a single reactor to convert syngas to methanol and DME, then further to hydrocarbons, allows for reduced capitol and operation cost for the same chemistries that typically use 3 reactors instead of one. Utilization of commercially available methanol synthesis catalyst (Megamax 800, Clariant, CZA) and methanol dehydration catalyst with the Cu/Beta catalyst allowed for conversion into hydrocarbon products in this single reactor set up. Reactor configuration with CZA and alumina catalysts mixed with or stacked in a bed physically above the Cu/Beta catalyst provided a system for the direct conversion of the syngas to hydrocarbons with improved yields and selectivities with higher net C1 conversions for stacked bed configurations. Through control of the process conditions, greater conversion of C1 oxygenate intermediates (i.e., methanol and dimethyl ether) was achieved with concomitant increase in selectivities towards gasoline and jet fuel range olefin and paraffin products. Lower hydrocarbon number products and less naphthenes were observed for the conversion of syngas compared to DME conversion on only the Cu/Beta system with prominent selectivities observed for C4, C5, and C7 hydrocarbons. The DME and methanol formation rates, with understanding of the equilibria for both processes, were determined as important factors to allow for improved performance of the Cu/Beta. Determination of the factors which allow for tuning of selectivities and yields created an intensified process which allows for a "market-responsive" biorefinery design, which can produce high octane gasoline or jet fuel range hydrocarbons to meet demands for a more sustainable route to liquid fuels.

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Design of Graded Cathode Catalyst Layers with Various Ionomers for Fuel Cell Application

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) powered by green hydrogen (H2) have become a promising alternative to conventional hydrocarbon-fueled power generators. Despite technological advancements, further improvements in efficiency, durability, and low-cost production are required for the widespread adoption of PEMFCs. Though numerous approaches to improve PEMFC electrodes have been reported, most strategies utilize a single material set (e.g., one combination of catalyst and ionomer) to improve performance. Alternatively, anisotropic (graded) electrode structures with locally tunable properties may yield superior electrode performance due to improved ionic and gas phase transport. In this work, graded cathode catalyst layers (CCLs) incorporating different ionomers (Nafion D2020, Aquivion D79-25BS, and HOPI) were designed and prepared. Performance screening shows that some of these graded electrode structures have comparable performance to optimized single-ionomer electrode structures (D2020) suggesting some synergistic benefit. Additionally, we show that electrodes with lower equivalent weight (EW) D79 ionomer near the membrane and D2020 ionomer near the gas diffusion media outperformed electrodes with the inverted configuration. Finally, EIS analysis shows some graded ionomer structures (e.g. D79/D2020) have better than expected H+ conductivity, generally leading to better electrode performance. However, further optimization of ionomer content and catalyst ink formulations is needed to improve overall PEMFC performance.

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HydroGEN: Low Temperature Electrolysis

In low temperature electrolysis (LTE), it is imperative to both enhance and explore durability and demonstrate the opportunities for anion exchange membrane-based water electrolysis (AEMWE). The advantage of alkaline-based systems is primarily reduced capital cost: high pH enabling platinum group metal (PGM)-free catalysts and coatings, and the enhanced stability of those components compared to proton exchange membrane (PEM) -based systems. Compared to the water-only fed AEMWE in previous LTE 2.0 work, supporting electrolytes can allow for a significant improvement in performance through higher site-access and stability by reducing utilization and overpotential stresses that lead to catalyst layer delamination.

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HydroGEN: Low Temperature Electrolysis

In low temperature electrolysis (LTE), it is imperative to both enhance and explore durability and demonstrate the opportunities for anion exchange membrane-based water electrolysis (AEMWE). The advantage of alkaline-based systems is primarily reduced capital cost: high pH enabling platinum group metal (PGM)-free catalysts and coatings, and the enhanced stability of those components compared to proton exchange membrane (PEM) -based systems. Compared to the water-only fed AEMWE in previous LTE 2.0 work, supporting electrolytes can allow for a significant improvement in performance through higher site-access and stability by reducing utilization and overpotential stresses that lead to catalyst layer delamination.

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Electrochemical Reductive N-Methylation with CO 2 Enabled by a Molecular Catalyst

The development of benign methylation reactions utilizing CO 2 as a one-carbon building block would enable a more sustainable chemical industry. Electrochemical CO 2 reduction has been extensively studied, but its application for reductive methylation reactions remains out of the scope of current electrocatalysis. Here, in this work, we report the first electrochemical reductive N-methylation reaction with CO 2 and demonstrate its compatibility with amines, hydroxylamines, and hydrazine. Catalyzed by cobalt phthalocyanine molecules supported on carbon nanotubes, the N-methylation reaction proceeds in aqueous media via the chemical condensation of an electrophilic carbon intermediate, proposed to be adsorbed or near-electrode formaldehyde formed from the four-electron reduction of CO 2 , with nucleophilic nitrogenous reactants and subsequent reduction. By comparing various amines, we discover that the nucleophilicity of the amine reactant is a descriptor for the C-N coupling efficacy. We extend the scope of the reaction to be compatible with cheap and abundant nitro-compounds by developing a cascade reduction process in which CO 2 and nitro-compounds are reduced concurrently to yield N-methyl amines with high mono-methylation selectivity via the overall transfer of 12 electrons and 12 protons.

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Zero-CO Residential Natural Gas Furnace

Residential natural gas furnaces are widely used in the US homes. Manufacturers dedicate significant design and testing resources to meet requirements of design standards. One area of these standards is controlling flue gas carbon monoxide (CO) emissions. To more effectively reduce CO emissions at the flue, we developed a novel catalyst-assisted approach that integrated a low Pt/Rh loading acidic gas reduction (AGR) catalyst with three-way catalyst (TWC) or diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) components. Compact catalysts were fabricated and assembled into tubular components, which can be seamlessly incorporated into the primary heat exchanger of a representative commercially available condensing furnace. The retrofitted furnace was demonstrated and tested following ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 103-2017. Experimental results showed that both AGR/TWC and AGR/DOC configurations achieved near-zero CO emissions under steady-state and cold-start conditions, compared with up to 500 ppm at a cold start and 17 ppm in a steady state in the OEM furnace. The catalyst-assisted furnaces also exhibited an annual fuel utilization efficiency improvement of more than 1.5% relative to the baseline unit, with a manageable pressure drop of 2.0−2.5 in. of water column. These results demonstrate that the catalyst-assisted approach can effectively eliminate CO emissions and improve energy efficiency. The technology has broad applicability for residential and commercial gas-fired heating systems.

Gao, Zhiming [ORNL] (ORCID:0000000271397995)↗

Enhancing carbon nanotube production from carbon dioxide and ethane using bimetallic catalysts

Converting CO 2 into carbon nanotubes (CNTs) offers a promising way for CO 2 utilization and sequestration, potentially mitigating environmental impacts from anthropogenic emissions. This study reports that bimetallic CoFe catalysts can increase CNT production from the reaction of CO 2 and C 2 H 6 by an order of magnitude compared to their monometallic counterparts. The active sites and CNT morphologies are composition-dependent: Co-rich catalysts (Co/Fe ratio ≥ 5) form stable face-centered cubic (fcc) CoFe alloys, producing cylindrical CNTs; Fe-containing catalysts (Co/Fe ≤ 2) favor body-centered cubic (bcc) CoFe alloy upon reduction, which transforms into carbides, resulting in bamboo-like CNTs. Experimental evidence and DFT calculations reveal that adjacent Fe and Co atoms modulate CO and C x H y adsorption, regulating CNT production pathways through the CO Boudouard reaction and C 2 H 6 decomposition. In conclusion, these results highlight the dual benefits of bimetallic catalysts in enhancing CNT yield and controlling CNT morphology through adjustment of catalyst compositions.

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Mechanistic Insights and Rational Design of Ca-Doped CeO 2 Catalyst for Acetic Acid Ketonization

Carboxylic acid ketonization has recently gained significant attention to produce biomass-derived hydrocarbon fuels as it not only removes the highly reactive carboxylic functional group but also increases the size of the carbon chain. In this work, Ca-doped CeO 2 -based catalysts were investigated for acetic acid ketonization using a combined experimental and computational approach. Acetic acid conversion was performed across a range of temperatures including higher temperatures relevant to catalytic hot gas filtration (450 °C). Ca addition slightly decreases overall acetic acid ketonization reactivity yet stabilizes the catalyst at the higher temperatures necessary for catalytic hot gas filtration. From density functional theory calculations of the ketonization reaction mechanism, the C–C coupling and water formation steps are identified as two of the most energy-consuming steps on a CeO 2 surface with a proximal oxygen vacancy and the presence of a Ca dopant stabilizes the key intermediates. Calculations predict an optimal structure comprising three Ca ensembles to minimize the reaction free energies for C–C coupling and water formation steps. These findings provide a priori information to guide future experiments for ketonization catalyst design and development.

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Integrated Ammonia Capture and Exchange on Ion‐Exchanged 4A Zeolites

Ammonia poses a challenge in effluent gas streams due to its corrosive nature. However, in fusion settings tritiated ammonia can be formed, leading to both tritium loss in inventory and the generation of reactive species. Therefore, identifying pathways in which both tritium can be recovered, and the ammonia can be easily handled would be beneficial. One such way to do so would be to combine two useful techniques: ammonia sequestration and hydrogen exchange (ND 3 →NH 3 ). However, materials that can both adsorb ammonia and subsequently perform reactions on ammonia have not been well explored. Here, in this work, we present the development of ion-exchanged A-type zeolites to be utilized as a support material for platinum catalysts. In this way, the zeolite can adsorb ammonia and the platinum catalyst can facilitate hydrogen exchange allowing for bifunctional reactivity of the material to be achieved. A variety of elements were explored for their effect on A-type zeolites and resulted in an isotopic difference in the adsorption of ND 3 and NH 3 , noting the use of deuterium as a surrogate for tritium. Several platinum-impregnated zeolites were able to remove ND 3 from the gas stream, indicating that utilizing these materials in isotope recovery processes would improve accountability of these valuable hydrogen isotopes.

Koch, Christopher J. [Savannah River National Labo↗

A single-atom library for guided monometallic and concentration-complex multimetallic designs

Atomically dispersed single-atom catalysts have the potential to bridge heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. Dozens of single-atom catalysts have been developed, and they exhibit notable catalytic activity and selectivity that are not achievable on metal surfaces. Although promising, there is limited knowledge about the boundaries for the monometallic single-atom phase space, not to mention multimetallic phase spaces. Here, single-atom catalysts based on 37 monometallic elements are synthesized using a dissolution-and-carbonization method, characterized and analyzed to build the largest reported library of single-atom catalysts. In conjunction with in situ studies, we uncover unified principles on the oxidation state, coordination number, bond length, coordination element and metal loading of single atoms to guide the design of single-atom catalysts with atomically dispersed atoms anchored on N-doped carbon. We utilize the library to open up complex multimetallic phase spaces for single-atom catalysts and demonstrate that there is no fundamental limit on using single-atom anchor sites as structural units to assemble concentration-complex single-atom catalyst materials with up to 12 different elements. Furthermore, our work offers a single-atom library spanning from monometallic to concentration-complex multimetallic materials for the rational design of single-atom catalysts.

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Use of in Situ Synchrotron Techniques to Probe the Oxidized Surface of Molybdenum Nitride Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysis

The development of active and stable earth-abundant catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is needed for widespread, economic development of fuel cell technologies. Designing and optimizing these non-platinum group metals is challenging, however, because they are susceptible to composition and structure changes, including dissolution, oxidation, and corrosion, both in air and under reaction conditions. To identify the active surface, and thus understand the properties that affect activity, the catalyst surface must be characterized in situ. Herein, we utilize a grazing incidence electrochemical cell to investigate in situ composition and morphology changes of a molybdenum nitride (Mo-N) thin film catalyst using grazing incidence x-ray absorption spectroscopy (GI-XAS) and x-ray reflectivity (XRR). In rotating ring disk electrode measurements, we find that the activity, selectivity, stability, and capacitance of the Mo-N catalyst is dependent on the maximum potential to which it has been exposed. Specifically, the overpotential required to reach -2 mA cm-2geo decreases by over 90 mV when the maximum potential is increased from 0.3 to 0.8 V vs RHE (Figure 1). Because the Mo-N oxidizes rapidly in air, ex situ characterization methods including x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry can provide only limited insight into these in situ catalyst changes. Using in situ GI-XAS measurements at applied potentials between 0.3 and 0.9 V vs RHE, however, we are able to determine that the surface of the film oxidizes and becomes more amorphous when exposed to increasingly higher potentials (Figure 1). Furthermore, the surface remains oxidized on the order of several hours when returned to "ORR relevant potentials" (< 0.6 V vs RHE), indicating that this surface-oxidized nitride is the active surface for ORR. Using in situ XRR measurements, we find that there is no change in surface roughness at potentials below 0.7 V vs RHE, but the film roughens significantly at 0.8 V vs RHE, correlating with ex situ measurements of Mo dissolution at this potential (Figure 1). We therefore conclude that the intrinsic activity of the Mo-N catalyst increases when exposed to potentials up to 0.7 V vs RHE, while above that potential activity enhancements are due to the exposure of more active sites through dissolution. The in situ electrochemical surface-sensitive x-ray characterization as used here is a promising methodology for understanding and leveraging surface dynamics to improve the performance of non-traditional catalysts.

Kreider, Melissa↗

Investigation of Ni catalyst activation during plasma-assisted methane oxidation

Atmospheric pressure plasma has shown promise in improving thermally activated catalytic reactions through a process termed plasma-catalysis synergy. In this work, we investigated atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ)-assisted CH 4 oxidation over a Ni/SiO 2 .Al 2 O 3 catalyst. Downstream gas-phase products from CH 4 conversion were quantified by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The catalyst near-surface region was characterized by in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy. The catalyst was observed to be activated at elevated temperature (500 °C) if it was exposed to the APPJ operated at large plasma power. 'Catalyst activation' signifies that the purely thermal conversion of CH 4 using catalysts which had been pre-exposed to plasma became more intense and produced consistently CO product, even if the plasma was extinguished. Without the application of the APPJ to the Ni catalyst surface this was not observed at 500 °C. The study of different exposure conditions of the activated catalyst indicates that the reduction of the catalyst by the APPJ is likely the cause of the catalyst activation. We also observed a systematic shift of the vibrational frequency of adsorbed CO on Ni catalyst when plasma operating conditions and catalyst temperatures were varied and discussed possible explanations for the observed changes. Furthermore, this work provides insights into the plasma-catalyst interaction, especially catalyst modification in the plasma catalysis process, and potentially demonstrates the possibility of utilizing the surface CO as a local probe to understand the plasma-catalyst interaction and shed light on the complexity of plasma catalysis.

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Correlating Oxidation State and Surface Area to Activity from Operando Studies of Copper CO Electroreduction Catalysts in a Gas-Fed Device

Copyright © 2020 American Chemical Society. The rational design of high-performance electrocatalysts requires a detailed understanding of dynamic changes in catalyst properties, including oxidation states, surface area, and morphology under realistic working conditions. Oxide-derived Cu catalysts exhibit a remarkable selectivity toward multicarbon products for the electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CORR), but the exact role of the oxide remains elusive for explaining the performance enhancements. Here, we used operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) coupled with simultaneous measurements of the catalyst activity and selectivity by gas chromatography (GC) to study the relationship between oxidation states of Cu-based catalysts and the activity for ethylene (C2H4) production in a CO gas-fed cell. By utilizing a custom-built XAS cell, oxidation states of Cu catalysts can be probed in device-relevant settings and under high current densities (>80 mA cm-2) for the CORR. By employing an electrochemical oxidation process, we found that the Cu oxidation states and specific ion species do not correlate with C2H4 production. The difference in the CORR activity is also investigated in relation to electrochemical surface area (ECSA) changes. While the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity is positively correlated to the ECSA changes, the increased C2H4 activity is not proportional to the ECSA. Ex situ characterization from microscopic techniques suggests that the changes in the C2H4 activity and selectivity may arise from a morphological transformation that evolves into a more active structure. These comprehensive results give rise to the development of a cell regeneration method that can restore the performance of the Cu catalyst without cell disassembly. Our study establishes a basis for the rational design of highly active electrocatalysts for broad-range reactions in a gas-fed device.

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Structure of iridium oxide catalysts dictates performance differences for proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers

Proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs) are promising zero-emission technologies. However, their high cost remains a barrier to widespread adoption. Iridium oxide is commonly used as an oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst, and its cost and scarcity make it essential to reduce its loading while increasing its activity. Evaluation of iridium oxide activity should be carried out in the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) configuration to replicate realistic operating conditions. Herein, we present a comprehensive benchmarking framework to accurately evaluate the amorphous and crystalline iridium oxides at the MEA level. By systematically varying the catalyst loading, this study confirmed that each MEA was utilized uniformly, presenting intrinsic electrochemical properties independent of the loading. Through intrinsic charge density determined by voltammetry, we established two electrochemical descriptors to evaluate catalyst redox reactions. The mass activity was evaluated by correlating current vs. loading, and the slope provides loading-independent mass activity. The effect of the porous transport layer on OER activity was discussed, identifying a ‘background’ current at zero-loading. In conclusion, this study highlights potential pitfalls in MEA-level catalyst screening and underscores the importance of the loading study for reliable results.

Kwon, Obeen [University of California, Irvine, CA ↗

Toward Rational Design of Supported Vanadia Catalysts of Lignin Conversion to Phenol

In sustainable chemical engineering, catalytic upgrading of lignocellulosic biomass has recently gained attention for producing renewable platform chemicals. To achieve maximal biomass utilization, upgrading the underutilized lignin components is essential. Among various catalysts for lignin upgrading, supported vanadia (V2O5) catalysts are promising because of their cost-effectiveness and tunability of either dopant metals or catalyst supports. Here, computational studies are conducted to derive rational design guidelines of supported V2O5 catalysts for accomplishing the high catalytic activity of lignin upgrading to phenol, a key compound for producing bioplastics and biofuel blendstocks. Guaiacol was used as the model compound since it comprises the highest portion of depolymerized lignin. Computational mechanistic studies for the catalytic guaiacol conversion to phenol were performed for the V2O5 catalysts on Titania (TiO2) and silica (SiO2) to explain higher experimental phenol yields on V2O5/SiO2 than V2O5/TiO2. The hydrogen migration from the methoxy group to the aryl ring was identified as a rate-determining step, and the overall activation energies on the two catalysts were compared. A structural analysis was carried out for the catalysts and rate-determining transition states to gain further insights from mechanistic studies. It was concluded that the tilt angle of the aryl group in the hydrogen migration transition state is a key descriptor determining the catalytic activity of phenol formation. These features correlate well with activation energies and experimental phenol yields, indicating that they provide design guidelines for supported metal catalysts for lignin upgrading before experiments.

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