Fig. 1: Performance and characterization of x%Bi-CeO2-R.
From: Bi1δ+-O-Ce3+ synergistic sites on rod ceria for unprecedentedly efficient transesterification
a The transesterification reaction synthesizes 1,2-butylene carbonates from dimethyl carbonate and 1,2-butanediol. b XRD patterns of catalysts. c Partial XRD of CeO2 (111) facet. d AC-HAADF-STEM images of 0.6%Bi-CeO2-R. e Catalytic performance of 1,2-BC synthesis for different catalysts18,19,25,43,46,47,48,49,50. f Catalytic performance of catalysts in the synthesis of 1,2-BC, Reaction condition: 50 mmol of DMC, 50 mmol of 1,2-BDO, 25 mg of catalyst (0.5 wt.% catalyst dosage based on 1,2-BDO mass, 120 °C, 20 min). g Images for STEM and the corresponding EDX mapping of 0.6%Bi-CeO2-R.
