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The In₂O₃ catalyst prepared via precipitation undergoes an important structural evolution during CO₂ hydrogenation. Initial activation involves nanoparticle sintering and formation of oxygen vacancies, which enhanced CO₂ conversion but reduced methanol selectivity. Combined experimental and computational studies show that surfaces with more oxygen vacancies or hydroxyl groups accelerate CO₂ conversion but favor CO formation over methanol. This work provides crucial insights into designing optimal In₂O₃ catalysts for methanol synthesis from CO₂ hydrogenation.
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Chinese Journal of Catalysis
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