Tuning ethanol synthesis pathways from syngas: nanosheet-structured K-doped Co–MoS₂ catalysts and the role of CVD sulfidation

This study investigates the effect of activation methods (H<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>S <jats:italic>vs.</jats:italic> CVD) on the catalytic performance of K-(Co)–MoS<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> supported on activated carbon prepared from different Co-precursors for selective and non-selective ethanol synthesis from syngas.