Molybdenum oxidation state governs Brønsted–Lewis acid synergy in dimethyl oxalate transesterification

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026

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Authors: Xiaotong Dong, Shikun Li, Yubin Wang, Wendi Ding, Baorui Wang, Liang Zhou, Zhenghua Dai, Mei Zhong, Bin Dai
DOI: 10.1039/d6cy00739b
Cited by: 1
References: 36

Abstract

MoO 3 calcined under an oxidative atmosphere exhibits superior diethyl oxalate selectivity, which depends critically on the presence of Lewis acidic Mo 6+ species and their cooperative interaction with Brønsted acidic Mo–OH sites.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
16
Pages
5463–5473
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN