Atomically dispersed cobalt in MFI zeolite framework for sustainable propane dehydrogenation

Xiang Fu, Jun Yu*, Weili Dai*

Chin. J. Struct. Chem., 2025, 44(10), 100683. DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100683

October 15, 2025

ABSTRACT

In summary, CoS-1 represents a landmark in cobalt-catalyzed PDH, outperforming previous reported non-precious catalysts and even exceeding conventional Pt-Sn catalysts, especially in terms of durability in dehydrogenation-regeneration cycles. Compared with prior Co-containing zeolite catalysts, this indicates that unstable Co contributes little to catalytic activity but is the main cause of deactivation. The cobaltosilicate zeolite with abundant Coδ+-O-SiOx structure fulfills the critical requirements for industrial PDH: high activity and selectivity, long-term stability under harsh conditions, and facile and environmentally friendly regeneration via calcination in air. It offers a viable and cost-effective alternative to Pt-based catalysts, representing a significant advance in sustainable propylene production technology. The underlying design principle establishes a foundation for developing next-generation PDH catalysts utilizing earth-abundant metals.


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