The catalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid is a crucial step in the production of bio-based plastics, yet it is hindered by sluggish multi-electron transfer kinetics. Here, the authors address this challenge by introducing a Mn–O–Co electron bridge within spinel CoMn₂O₄ to facilitate and accelerate electron transfer.
- Zhong-Ting Hu
- Gan He
- Xiaonian Li
