A microkinetic study of CO hydrogenation to methanol on Pd-Cu(111) and Pd-Ag(111) catalysts: a DFT analysis.

The thermochemical conversion of CO into methanol, a process known for its selectivity, often encounters a significant obstacle: the reverse water gas reaction. This problem emerges due to the demanding high temperatures and pressures, causing instability in catalytic performance. Recent endeavours have focused on innovatively designing catalysts capable of withstanding such conditions.