Citation: Wenwen Ma, Lian Kong, Jinyang Chu, Li Ma, Ziqing Ma, Heyu Cheng, Xinyuan Li, Zhan Yu, Zhen Zhao. Digitalization-Driven Olefin Production: Digital Design of Catalysts for CO₂-Assisted Oxidation Dehydrogenation of Ethane to Ethylene[J]. University Chemistry, ;2026, 41(1): 363-372. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202506055 shu

Digitalization-Driven Olefin Production: Digital Design of Catalysts for CO₂-Assisted Oxidation Dehydrogenation of Ethane to Ethylene

Institute of Energy and Environmental Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang 110034, China

Corresponding author: Zhan Yu, Zhen Zhao,
Received Date: 13 June 2025
Revised Date: 9 September 2025

To align with the educational objectives of Energy Chemical Engineering and enhance undergraduates’ research interest while cultivating their scientific thinking and methodology, we have incorporated faculty research achievements into specialized experimental teaching. By employing digital tools to support the experimental learning process, we have developed a comprehensive and innovative undergraduate laboratory course. This digitally-enhanced experiment employs CO₂-assisted oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to ethylene as a probe reaction, encompassing the complete workflow of catalyst preparation, characterization, performance evaluation, and data analysis. This approach significantly deepens students’ understanding of catalytic processes in energy conversion. The integration of digital teaching methods during experimental preparation and data processing not only promotes autonomous learning but also enables efficient data classification and organization. Furthermore, utilizing our experimental database, decision tree models with optimized depth can identify critical input variables and provide targeted guidance for catalyst design. The experiment skillfully combines core elements from inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and instrumental analysis, creating an innovative and well-rounded experimental platform. This methodology not only develops students’ fundamental laboratory skills but also stimulates their enthusiasm for chemical experimentation while comprehensively enhancing their operational, analytical, innovative, and collaborative competencies.
- Digitization,
- Decision tree,
- Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane with CO₂,
- Fundamental experimental skills,
- Ability cultivation
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