Mechanistic Insights into the Direct Deoxygenation of Phenolic Compounds over Novel Heusler Alloy Catalysts

The catalytic deoxygenation of phenolic compounds is a crucial step in the valorization of biomass resources, which can effectively enhance the heating value and stability of primary biofuel. In this study, the catalytic mechanism of four Heusler alloy catalysts for the direct deoxidation pathway of phenol was studied through electronic structure regulation by element occupation. We found that Heusler alloys catalysts exhibit excellent catalytic activity in the dissociation activation of H