The notion that catalysts are static entities that barely change under operation is still prevalent although it is often not true. Here, a range of operando and in situ techniques reveals the dynamic nature of Co3O4 during the oxidation of 2-propanol to acetone, unveiling a network of interconnected solid-state processes, such as exsolution, diffusion or void formation, that govern the catalytic performance.
- Thomas Götsch
- Daniel Cruz
- Thomas Lunkenbein
