Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Akihito Okuda"
- Akihito Okuda's recent research primarily focuses on catalysis, specifically the methylation of benzene using methane as a feedstock.
- In their 2018 study, a cobalt-loaded MFI zeolite was identified as an effective catalyst for this reaction, demonstrating notable activity at a Co/Al molar ratio of approximately 0.6.
- The findings contribute to the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly methods for producing toluene, a valuable chemical used in various industrial applications.