Congratulations to Dr. Narasiri Maineawklang, postdoctoral researcher from the School of Energy Science and Engineering (ESE) under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chularat Wattanakit and Prof. Alex C.K. Yip (From the University of Canterbury), for the recent article in Fuel
Topic: Enhanced catalytic CO2 hydrogenation via layered double hydroxides-derived CoCuAl catalysts
This work reports the development of LDH-derived CoCuAl catalysts for efficient CO2 hydrogenation to long-chain hydrocarbons. By tuning the Co/(Co + Cu) ratio, the product distribution can be directed toward enhanced C5+ selectivity. The catalyst design integrates reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) and Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) functionalities through synergistic Cu–Co interactions, enabling CO2 conversion into value-added hydrocarbons within a single system. Advanced characterizations, including XPS and in-situ DRIFTS, reveal the key electronic interactions and surface intermediates responsible for this performance. These findings provide valuable insights for designing multifunctional catalysts for sustainable CO2 utilization.
This work was financially supported by the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) and Frontier Research Center (FRC) at VISTEC. This project is funded by the Mid-Career Research Grant 2020 from the National Research Council of Thailand (N42A660307), Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI, FRB680014/0457), the National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan (112-2221-E-002-041-MY3 and 114-2221-E-002-173-MY3), and the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (grant number: B41G680026 (Global League))
Visit this article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2026.139703