Competing reaction pathways in the decomposition of 2-propanol over V-doped Co3O4(111) model catalysts: a mechanistic study.

Key Points

• The study aims to understand the catalytic mechanisms involved in the decomposition of 2-propanol over V-doped Co3O4(111) catalysts.
• Investigated the catalytic activity and selectivity of 2-propanol on both pristine and vanadium-oxide loaded Co3O4(111) catalysts.
• Analyzed the effects of varying V loadings on product formation and reaction pathways.
• At low V loadings, acetone is predominantly formed during 2-propanol decomposition.
• Higher vanadium coverage leads to increased C–O bond scission, resulting in the formation of propene.