Zeolite-catalysed olefin carbonylation based on tuning spatial confinement

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- Nature, Published online: 21 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11183-2 The use of zeolites with an appropriate pore structure combined with a high CO/olefin ratio is shown to catalyse olefin carbonylation and produce primary and secondary carboxylic acids as the main products.