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  • Oxidation chemistry
  • Materials science

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  • Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a potent oxidant used in industry.
  • Its decomposition often yields unwanted oxygen (O₂) instead of desired hydroxyl radicals (•OH).
  • This competition leads to inefficient H₂O₂ usage and waste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and investigate novel Fe-based heterogeneous Fenton-type catalysts.
  • To understand and control the competition between •OH generation and O₂ production from H₂O₂.
  • To enhance the selective oxidation of methane using H₂O₂.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of Fe-based catalysts with Fe-Nₓ sites and Fe/Fe₃C nanoparticles.
  • Characterization of catalyst active sites (Fe-Nₓ in low spin state, Fe₃C).
  • Evaluation of catalytic performance in methane oxidation and H₂O₂ decomposition pathways.

Main Results:

  • Achieved 18% methane conversion with 96% selectivity for liquid oxygenates.
  • Attained over 90% selectivity for formic acid.
  • Successfully suppressed O₂ generation by 68% through catalyst design.
  • Identified Fe₃C as promoting •OH generation and Fe⁰ nanoparticles as favoring O₂ production.

Conclusions:

  • Finely tuned Fe-based catalysts, particularly those with Fe-Nₓ and Fe₃C, can efficiently utilize H₂O₂ for selective methane oxidation.
  • Controlling the interplay between active sites minimizes H₂O₂ waste via O₂ suppression.
  • This research offers a pathway for more efficient H₂O₂ application in the chemical industry.