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This study presents a novel method for synthesizing acetic acid (CH3COOH) directly from methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). This integrated process efficiently utilizes greenhouse gases, achieving high selectivity and atom economy.

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Area of Science:

  • Catalysis
  • Green Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Direct synthesis of acetic acid (CH3COOH) from methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) offers a promising route for greenhouse gas utilization.
  • The thermodynamic stability of CO2 and CH4 presents significant challenges for direct activation and conversion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an integrated strategy for the direct synthesis of CH3COOH from CH4 and CO2.
  • To achieve high atom economy and selectivity in the conversion of these greenhouse gases.

Main Methods:

  • Electrochemical CO2 reduction to produce carbon monoxide (CO) and oxygen (O2).
  • Oxidative carbonylation of CH4 using CO, catalyzed by Rh single-atom catalysts supported on zeolite.
  • Isotope labeling experiments to confirm reaction pathways.

Main Results:

  • Successful integration of CO2 activation and CH4 carbonylation in a single process.
  • Achieved 100% atom economy for the overall CH4 carboxylation reaction.
  • Obtained CH3COOH with high selectivity (>80%) and a yield of approximately 3.2 mmol g-1 cat in 3 hours.

Conclusions:

  • This work demonstrates the first successful integration of CO/O2 production from CO2 reduction with subsequent oxidative carbonylation of CH4.
  • The developed method provides an efficient pathway for synthesizing acetic acid from abundant greenhouse gases.
  • The findings are expected to stimulate further research into carboxylation reactions utilizing pre-activated CO2 and products from electrochemical processes for high atom efficiency.