Alkali promotion in nonmetallic boron-based catalysts: Establishing structure–activity correlations for selective methane oxidation

Key Points

• Selective methane oxidation achieved through alkali promotion enhances catalytic performance significantly.
• The study shows improved catalytic activity with specific alkali additives, reaching up to 50% efficiency.
• Analysis of structure-activity correlations reveals optimal configurations for enhanced performance in the catalysts.
• These findings highlight the potential of boron-based catalysts for more effective methane oxidation processes.