Transition metal phosphides have been studied for hydrodeoxygenation of oxygenated hydrocarbons and for hydrocracking of alkanes. The activities correlate with the concentration of exposed metal sites, whereas the available pathways towards O-free products depend on the nature of the transition metal. For alkane hydrocracking, the phosphide catalyzes (de)hydrogenation, whereas the zeolite enables acid-catalyzed steps. The product distribution is determined by the atomic ratio of metal/acid sites.
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Transition metal phosphides have been studied for hydrodeoxygenation of oxygenated hydrocarbons and for hydrocracking of alkanes. The activities correlate with the concentration of exposed metal sites, whereas the available pathways towards O-free products depend on the nature of the transition metal. For alkane hydrocracking, the phosphide catalyzes (de)hydrogenation, whereas the zeolite enables acid-catalyzed steps. The product distribution is determined by the atomic ratio of metal/acid sites...
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