Fabrication of highly dispersed carbon doped Cu-based oxides as superior selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia catalysts via employing citric acid-modified carbon nanotubes doping CuAl-LDHs

In this work,the CuAl-LDO/c-CNTs catalyst was fabricated via in situ oriented assembly of layered-double hydroxides(LDHs)and citric acid-modified carbon nanotubes(c-CNTs)followed by annealing treatment,and evaluated in the selective catalytic oxidation(SCO)of NH_(3)to N_(2).The CuAl-LDO/c-CNTs catalyst presented better catalytic performance(98%NH_(3)conversion with nearly 90%N_(2)selectivity at 513 K)than other catalysts,such as CuAlO_(x)/CNTs,CuAlO_(x)/c-CNTs and CuAl-LDO/CNTs.Multiple characterizations were utilized to analyze the difference of physicochemical properties among four catalysts.XRD,TEM and XPS analyses manifested that CuO and Cu_(2)O nanoparticles dispersed well on the surface of the Cu Al-LDO/c-CNTs catalyst.Compared with other catalysts,larger specific surface area and better dispersion of CuAl-LDO/c-CNTs catalyst were conducive to the exposure of more active sites,thus improving the redox capacity of the active site and NH_(3)adsorption capacity.In-situ DRIFTS results revealed that the internal selective catalytic reduction(iSCR)mechanism was found over CuAl-LDO/c-CNTs catalyst.

Low-temperature catalytic oxidation of NO over Mn-Ce-O_x catalyst

A series of manganese-cerium oxide catalysts were prepared by different methods and used for low-temperature catalytic oxidation of NO in the presence of excess O2.Their surface properties were evaluated by means of BET and were characterized by using scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and X-ray diffractometer(XRD).The activity test of Mn-Ce-Ox catalysts showed that addition of Ce enhanced the activities of NO oxidation.The most active catalysts with a molar Ce/(Mn+Ce) ratio of 0.3 were prepared by co-precipitation method.The results showed that NO conversion reached 60% at 150 °C with a high space velocity of 50902 h-1.The effect of doping different rare earth oxides was also investigated and the addition of small amount of Ce not only increased the surface area of MnOx but also enhanced the dispersion of Mn species in the catalyst shown by BET,SEM and XRD.

2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid production via catalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural:Catalysts,processes and reaction mechanism

Biomass conversion to value-added chemicals has received tremendous attention for solving global warming issues and fossil fuel depletion.5-Hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)is a key bio-based platform molecule to produce many useful organic chemicals by oxidation,hydrogenation,polymerization,and ring-opening reactions.Among all derivatives,the oxidation product 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA)is a promising alternative to petroleum-based terephthalic acid for the synthesis of biodegradable plastics.This review analytically discusses the recent progress in the thermocatalytic,electrocatalytic,and photocatalytic oxidation of HMF into FDCA,including catalyst screening,synthesis processes,and reaction mechanism.Rapid fundamental advances may be possible in non-precious metal and metal-free catalysts that are highly efficient under the base-free conditions,and external field-assisted processes like electrochemical or photoelectrochemical cells.

Study on Property of Salicylaldehyde Schiff Base Metal Complexes for Catalytic Oxidation of Model Sulfides

Seven kinds of Schiff base metal complexes(C1-C7)were synthesized by the reaction of substituted salicylaldehyde Schiff base with cobalt nitrate,nickel nitrate,and copper nitrate,respectively.The oxygen carrying performance,and the catalytic property of complexes for the oxidation of model sulfides 1-hexanethiol,dibutyl sulfide,and 2-methylthiophene along with their influencing factors were explored,while the oxidized products of the model sulfides were also analyzed and characterized.The results show that the catalytic oxidation property of the complexes is determined by their oxygen carrying performance and solubility in n-octane.The oxygen carrying performance of the complexes is mainly affected by the central ion species,the electronic effects,and the spatial effects of the substituents as well as the degree of conjugation.More specifically,the oxygen carrying performance can be improved by enhancing the oxygenation capacity of the central metal ions,increasing the electron donating ability of the ligand substituent,and diminishing the steric hindrance as well as extending the conjugated chain.Complexes C7 were found to be with high oxygen carrying capacity and high solubility in n-octane,which shows the best catalytic oxidation property,and the oxidation conversion rates for 1-hexylthiol,dibutyl sulfide,and 2-methylthiophene are 74.2%,65.1%,and 22.7%,respectively.Upon using the oxidation catalyst of Schiff base metal complexes,three sulfides can be oxidized by oxygen to form sulfones and sulfoxides.1-Hexanethiol and dibutyl sulfide will continue to be oxidized to form sulfates and sulfites.

Assisting effect of Al_(2)O_(3) on MnO_(x) for NO catalytic oxidation

Various Mn-based catalysts for NO oxidation were prepared using MnO_(x)as active compound,while Ti O_(2)and Al_(2)O_(3)were adopted as catalyst support.The performance of the catalysts was tested to study the effect of support on Mn-based catalyst activity.Performance of the catalysts followed as Mn_(0.4)/Al>Mn_(0.2)/Al>Mn_(0.4)/Ti>Mn_(0.2)/Ti>MnO_(x)>Al_(2)O_(3)on the whole,indicating the synergism of MnO_(x)and Al_(2)O_(3)for NO catalytic oxidation.Results were analyzed according to characterization data.Adsorbed oxygen on catalyst rather than lattice oxygen was detected as the active oxidizer for NO oxidation.As catalyst support,Al_(2)O_(3)provided more sites to carry surface adsorbed oxygen than TiO_(2),resulting in the presence of more active oxygen on Mn O_(x)/Al_(2)O_(3)than on MnO_(x)/TiO_(2).Moreover,MnO_(x)/Al_(2)O_(3)possessed high surface area and pore volume,which greatly benefited the adsorption of NO on catalyst and further favored the oxidation of NO by active oxygen.All these advantages helped Mn_(0.4)/Al exhibited the best catalytic efficiency.

Enhancement effect of Mn doping on Co_(3)O_(4)derived from Co-MOF for toluene catalytic oxidation

The design of Co-Mn composite oxides catalysts derived from MOF is significant for catalytic combustion of toluene.Here,a series of M-CoaMnfbOx,with enhanced catalytic properties compared with that of MCo_(3)O_(4),were successfully prepared through pyrolysis of Mn-doped Co-MOF.The as-synthesized MCo1Mn1Ox(Co:Mn=1:1)exhibits an optimal catalytic activity with 90%toluene conversion reached at227℃,which benefits from the increase of Co^(3+),Oadsand the synergistic effect between Mn and Co.According to the analysis of the in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy,toluene could be degraded easier on M-Co1Mn1Oxwith lower activation energy than M-Co_(3)O_(4).The main intermediate products are benzaldehyde,benzoic acid,anhydride,and maleate species.Those findings reveal the value of Mn doping for improved activity of toluene oxidation on MOF derived Co_(3)O_(4),which provide a feasible method for the construction of toluene-oxidation catalysts.

A Composite Catalytic Oxidation-fluorescence Sensing System for 2,4-dichlorophenol Analysis based on Fe(Ⅲ)PcTs-BuOOH-CdTe QDs

The active oxygen species in the catalytic oxidation system of Fe(Ⅲ)PcTs-t-BuOOH were identified,and the mechanism of the catalytic oxidation of phenolic substrates was proposed.Quinone imine molecules,the main products of catalytic oxidation reaction,can be adsorbed on the surface of CdTe QDs,resulting in their fluorescence quenching.A dual function of catalytic oxidation and fluorescence sensing was developed for the determination of dichlorophenol(DCP)based on the Fe(Ⅲ)PcTs-BuOOH-CdTe QDs system.The linear detection range of DCP was 1×10^(-6)-1.3×10^(-4) mol/L,and the detection limit 2.4×10^(-7) mol/L.This method was characterized by high selectivity,good repeatability and desirable stability,presenting promising potentials for analyzing DCP concentration in real water samples.

Solution-combustion Synthesized Nano-pellet α-Al_(2)O_(3) and Catalytic Oxidation of Cyclohexane by Its Supported Cobalt Acetate

Nano-pelletα-Al_(2)O_(3) was prepared using aluminum nitrate as precursor and urea as fuel by a fast method of solution combustion synthesis.The formation of the nano material was dependent on the molar ratio of fuel/oxidant,calcination temperature,and foreign metallic ions.The prerequisite conditions of the formation were a suitable fuel/oxidant molar ratio larger than two and calcination temperature higher than 673 K.Foreign ions,Ce^(4+) or Co^(2+),hindered this formation via promoting the generation of stable penta-coordinated Al^(3+) ions due to strong interaction with alumina,were revealed by ^(27)Al NMR spectra.Such Al^(3+) ions were recognized as a critical intermediate state for the phase transformation of alumina and their presence deterred the transformation.The nano-pellet morphology of the product demonstrated a specific surface area of 69 m^(2)/g,of which the external surface area occupied 59 m^(2)/g.It was found that the supported cobalt acetate on such nano-pellets existed as nanoparticles attached to the external surface,evidenced by the TEM characterization.The prepared catalyst could efficiently catalyze the selective oxidation of cyclohexane under the reaction condition of pressure under 0.8 MPa,temperature at 373 K,and time for 4 hours.The conversion of the reaction achieved up to 7.9%;while the cyclohexanone selectivity was 42.7%and the cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol selectivity was 91.6%.This catalytic performance recommends the supported cobalt acetate on the inert nano-pellet a-Al_(2)O_(3) as a promising catalyst for the selective oxidation of cyclohexane.

Catalytic Oxidation of Toluene over Nanorod Manganese Oxides Catalysts: Phase Change Effects

Four manganese oxide (MnO_(x)) catalysts with different phases were prepared via a hydrothermal method, and the toluene oxidation over the four manganese dioxide (MnO_(x)) catalysts was studied. Among the catalysts, δ-MnO_(2) exhibits the best performance, excellent stability, and reusability. Moreover, δ-MnO_(2) possesses the highest specific surface area, with more exposed active sites compared to the other catalysts with which to make contact with toluene, leading to it exhibiting excellent activity. Furthermore, δ-MnO_(2) shows more lattice defects, Mn^(3+)/(Mn^(3+) + Mn^(4+)), oxygen vacancies, and surface adsorbed oxygen than the other catalysts, resulting in its excellent redox properties and catalytic performance. In addition, oxygen molecules adsorb on the oxygen vacancies of δ-MnO_(2), which are beneficial to the adsorption and oxidation of toluene, with benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, benzoic acid, and benzoic acid ester detected as specific intermediate products.

Experimental Research on Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over Ce Modified SCR Catalyst

In order to improve the ability of SCR catalyst to catalyze the oxidation of gaseous elemental mercury,a series of novel Ce modified SCR(Selection Catalytic Reduction,V_(2)O_(5)-WO_(3)/TiO_(2))catalysts were prepared via two-step ultrasonic impregnation method.The performance of Ce/SCR catalysts on Hg^(0)oxidation and NO reduction as well as the catalytic mechanism on Hg^(0)oxidation was also studied.The XRD,BET measurements and XPS were used to characterize the catalysts.The results showed that the pore volume and pore size of catalyst was reduced by Ce doping,and the specific surface area decreased with the increase of Ce content in catalyst.The performance on Hg^(0)oxidation was promoted by the introduction of CeO_(2).Ce_(1)/SCR(1%Ce,wt.%)catalyst exhibited the best Hg^(0)oxidation activity of 21.2%higher than that of SCR catalyst at 350℃,of which the NO conversion efficiency was also higher at 200-400℃.Furthermore,Ce_(1)/SCR showed a better H_(2)O resistance but a slightly weaker SO_(2)resistance than SCR catalyst.The chemisorbed oxygen and weak absorbed oxygen on the surface of catalyst were increased by the addition of CeO_(2).The chemisorbed oxygen and weak absorbed oxygen on the surface of catalyst were increased by the addition of CeO_(2).The Ce_(1)/SCR possed better redox ability compared with SCR catalyst.HCl was the most effective gas responsible for the Hg^(0)oxidation,and the redox cycle(V^(4+)+Ce^(4+)←→V^(5+)+Ce^(3+))played an important role in promoting Hg^(0)oxidation.

A Review on the Mechanism of NO Selective Catalytic Oxidation

In this paper,the research status and catalytic mechanism of activated carbon catalysts,molecular sieve catalysts,noble metal catalysts and transition metal oxide catalysts used for NO catalytic oxidation were studied to provide reference for future research.

Advances in selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia (NH_(3)-SCO): A review of catalyst structure-activity relationship and design principles

NH_(3) in ambient air directly leads to an increase in the aerosol content in the air. These substances lead to the formation of haze to various environmental problems after atmospheric circulation and diffusion. Controlling NH_(3) emissions caused by ammonia escaping from mobile and industrial sources can effectively reduce the NH_(3) content in ambient air. Among the various NH_(3) removal methods, the selective catalytic oxygen method (NH_(3)-SCO) is committed to oxidizing NH_(3) to environmentally harmless H_(2)O and N_(2);therefore, it is the most valuable and ideal ammonia removal method. In this review, the characteristics of loaded and core-shell catalysts in NH_(3)-SCO have been reviewed in the context of catalyst structure-activity relationships, and the H_(2)O resistance and SO2 resistance of the catalysts are discussed in the context of practical application conditions. Then the effects of the valence state of the active center, oxygen species on the catalyst surface, dispersion of the active center and acidic sites on the catalyst performance are discussed comprehensively. Finally, the shortcomings of the existing catalysts are summarized and the catalyst development is discussed based on the existing studies.

Preparation of PrFe_(x)Co_(1-x)O_(3)/Mt catalyst and study on degradation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid wastewater by catalytic wet peroxide oxidation

In this study,the perovskite nanocomposite PrFe_(x)Co_(1-x)O_(3)(Pr(S))was successfully synthesized by the sol-gel method;PrFe_(x)Co_(1-x)O_(3)/Al-pillared montmorillonite(Pr(S)/Mt)catalysts were prepared by impregnation(D)method and solid-melting(G)method,respectively,with Pr(S)as the active component and Al-pillared montmorillonite as the carrier.The catalysts were applied to treat the 2-hydroxybenzoic acid(2-HA)-simulated wastewater by catalytic wet peroxide oxidation(CWPO)technique,and the chemical oxygen demand(COD)removal rate and the 2-HA degradation rate were used as indicators to evaluate the catalytic performance.The results of the experiment indicated that the solid-melting method was more conducive to preparing the catalyst when the Co/Fe molar ratio of 7:3 and the optimal structural properties of the catalysts were achieved.The influence of operating parameters,including reaction temperature,catalyst dosage,H_(2)O_(2)dosage,pH,and initial 2-HA concentration,were optimized for the degradation of 2-HA by CWPO.The results showed that 97.64%of 2-HA degradation and 75.23%of COD removal rate were achieved under more suitable experimental conditions.In addition,after the catalyst was used five times,the degradation rate of 2-HA could still reach 76.93%,which implied the high stability and reusability of the catalyst.The high catalytic activity of the catalyst was due to the doping of Co into PrFeO_(3),which could promote the generation of HO·,and the high stability could be attributed to the loading of Pr(S)onto Al-Mt,which reduced the leaching of reactive metals.The study of reaction mechanism and kinetics showed that the whole degradation process conformed to the pseudo-firstorder kinetic equation,and the Langmuir-Hinshelwood method was applied to demonstrate that catalysis was dominant in the degradation process.

Mesoporous molecular sieve-based materials for catalytic oxidation of VOC: A review

As the main contributor of the formation of particulate matter as well as ozone, volatile organic compounds(VOCs) greatly affect human health and the environmental quality. Catalytic combustion/oxidation has been viewed as an efficient, economically feasible and environmentally friendly way for the elimination of VOCs. Supported metal catalyst is the preferred type of catalysts applied for VOCs catalytic combustion because of the synergy between active components and support as well as its flexibility in the composition. The presence of support not only plays the role of keeping the catalyst with good stability and mechanical strength, but also provides a large specific surface for the good dispersion of active components, which could effectively improve the performance of catalyst as well as decrease the usage of active components, especially the noble metal amount. Mesoporous molecular sieves, owing to their large surface area, unique porous structures, large pore size as well as uniform pore-size distribution, were viewed as superior support for dispersing active components. This review focuses on the recent development of mesoporous molecular sieve supported metal catalysts and their application in catalytic oxidation of VOCs. The effect of active component types, support structure, preparation method, precursors, etc. on the valence state, dispersion as well as the loading of active species were also discussed and summarized. Moreover, the corresponding conversion route of VOCs was also addressed.This review aims to provide some enlightment for designing the supported metal catalysts with superior activity and stability for VOCs removal.

Structural regulation of single-atom catalysts for enhanced catalytic oxidation performance of volatile organic compounds

The catalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)is considered a feasible method for VOCs treatment by virtue of its low technical cost,high economic efficiency,and low additionally produced pollutants,which is of important social value.Singleatom catalysts(SACs)with 100%atom utilization and uniform active sites usually have high activity and high product selectivity,and promise a broad range of applications.Precise regulation of the microstructures of SACs by means of defect engineering,interface engineering,and electronic effects can further improve the catalytic performance of VOCs oxidation.In this review,we introduce the mechanisms of VOCs oxidation,and systematically summarize the recent research progress of SACs in catalytic VOCs total oxidation into CO_(2)and H_(2)O,and then discuss the effects of various structural regulation strategies on the catalytic performance.Finally,we summarize the current problems yet to be solved and challenges currently faced in this field,and propose future design and research ideas for SACs in catalytic oxidation of VOCs.

Experimental and theoretical studies on NO selective catalytic oxidation over α-MnO_(2)

Based on the experimental and theoretical methods,the NO selective catalytic oxidation process was proposed.The experimental results indicated that lattice oxygen was the active site for NO oxide over the α-MnO_(2)(110) surface.In the theoretical study,DFT (density functional theory) and periodic slab modeling were performed on an α-MnO_(2)(110) surface,and two possible NO oxidation mechanisms over the surface were proposed.The non-defectα-MnO_(2)(110) surface showed the highest stability,and the surface Os(the second layer oxygen atoms) position was the most active and stable site.O_(2)molecule enhanced the joint adsorption process of two NO molecules.The reaction process,including O_(2)dissociation and O=N-O-O-N=O formation,was calculated to carry out the NO catalytic oxidation mechanism over α-MnO_(2)(110).The results showed that NO oxidation over the α-MnO_(2)(110) surface exhibited the greatest possibility following the route of O=N-O-O-N=O formation.Meanwhile,the formation of O=N-O-O-N=O was the rate-determining step.

Catalytic oxidation of vinyl chloride over Co-Ce composite oxides derived from ZIF-67 template:Effect of cerium incorporation

Transition metal oxides are regarded as an economical and efficient catalytic alternate for catalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)emissions.The morphological decoration and the incorporation of extrinsic metals were demonstrated to be effective strategies for achieving noticeable catalytic improvement.In this work,a novel Co-Ce composite oxides catalyst was obtained by the pyrolysis of ZIF-67 template with the impregnation of certain cerium cations(denoted as ZIF-CoCe).Compared with the reference Co-Ce composite oxides by the sol-gel(denoted as SG-CoCe)and physical mixing(denoted as MIX-CoCe)methods,ZIF-CoCe delivers significantly higher catalytic activity for vinyl chloride oxidation,which are demonstrated to be closely related with its superior redox capacity,more abundance of surface active Co^(3+)sites and adsorbed active oxygen species from oxygen vacancies.In addition,the unique cage-like morphological feature of the Co-based catalysts derived from ZIF-67 template plays a crucial function in kinetically facilitating the mass transfer of catalytic reaction and promoting the catalytic VC oxidation activity.With regard to in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTs)analysis,enol and carboxylic acid species are identified to be the key organic intermediates during catalytic vinyl chloride oxidation.

Catalytic oxidation effect of MnSO_(4) on As(Ⅲ) by air in alkaline solution

The catalytic oxidation effect of MnSO_(4)on As(Ⅲ) by air in an alkaline solution was investigated.According to the X-ray diffraction (XRD),scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis results of the product,it was shown that the introduction of MnSO_(4)in the form of solution would generate Na_(0.55)Mn_(2)O_(4)·1.5H_(2)O with strong catalytic oxidation ability in the aerobic alkaline solution,whereas the catalytic effect of the other product MnOOH is not satisfactory.Under the optimal reaction conditions of temperature 90℃,As/Mn molar ratio 12.74:1,air flow rate1.0 L/min,and stirring speed 300 r/min,As(Ⅲ) can be completely oxidized after 2 hr reaction.The excellent catalytic oxidation ability of MnSO_(4)on As(Ⅲ) was mainly attributed to the indirect oxidation of As(Ⅲ) by the product Na_(0.55)Mn_(2)O_(4)·1.5H_(2)O.This study shows a convenient and efficient process for the oxidation of As(Ⅲ) in alkali solutions,which has potential application value for the pre-oxidation of arsenic-containing solution or the detoxification of As(Ⅲ).

Synergistic effect of oxygen vacancies and edging/corner-connected MnOs structural motifs in multi-dimensional manganese oxides to enhance OvOCs catalytic oxidation

The structure-activity relationships for vinyl acetate catalytic oxidation are challenging to explore at the atomic scale due to the ambiguity of the structural defect types and sites of manganese oxides.Our work elaborates,at the atomic level,through in-situ experimental and theoretical methods,the synergistic effects of two types of structural defect sites of Vo-e(edge-sharing oxygen)and Vo-c(corner-sharing oxygen)and MnO6 structural motifs of manganese oxides.Multi-dimensional manganese oxides,namely those with corner-connected MnOs structural motifs and Vo-c structural oxygen defect sites,significantly improved the activation of vinyl acetate.Enhancement of enol structure formation,acetate and formate intermediate species,and tautomerism between enol structure and acetaldehyde were detected when oxygen vacancies of manganese oxides were present in combination with corner/edge-connected MnO6.Moreover,the activation of chemical bonds and deep catalytic oxidation of vinyl acetate depend on the presence of a redox couple,surface oxygen species,and weakened Mn-O bonds.It provides a valuable notion for investigating and designing catalytic systems and reaction processes for the purpose of emission reduction and the management of environmental contaminants.

Promotional catalytic activity and reaction mechanism of Ag-modified Ce_(0.6)Zr_(0.4)O_(2) catalyst for catalytic oxidation of ammonia

Ce1-xZrxO_(2) composite oxides(molar,x=0-1.0,interval of 0.2)were prepared by a cetyltrimethylammonium bromide-assisted precipitation method.The enhancement of silver-species modification and catalytic mechanism of adsorption-transformationdesorption process were investigated over the Ag-impregnated catalysts for lowtemperature selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia(NH_(3)-SCO).The optimal 5 wt.%Ag/Ce_(0.6)Zr_(0.4)O_(2) catalyst presented good NH_(3)-SCO performancewith>90% NH_(3) conversion at temperature(T)≥250°C and 89% N_(2) selectivity.Despite the irregular block shape and underdeveloped specific surface area(∼60m2/g),the naked and Ag-modified Ce_(0.6)Zr_(0.4)O_(2) solid solution still obtained highly dispersed distribution of surface elements analyzed by scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive spectrometer(SEM-EDS)(mapping),N_(2) adsorptiondesorption test and X-ray diffraction(XRD).H2 temperature programmed reduction(H2-TPR)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)results indicated that Ag-modification enhanced the mobility and activation of oxygen-species leading to a promotion on CeO_(2) reducibility and synergistic Ag0/Ag+and Ce^(4+)/Ce^(3+)redox cycles.Besides,Ag+/Ag_(2)O clusters could facilitate the formation of surface oxygen vacancies that was beneficial to the adsorption and activation of ammonia.NH3-temperature programmed desorption(NH_(3)-TPD)showed more adsorption-desorption capacity to ammoniawere provided by physical,weakandmedium-strong acid sites.Diffused reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)experiments revealed the activation of ammonia might be the control step of NH3-SCO procedure,during which NH3 dehydrogenation derived from NHx-species and also internal selective catalytic reduction(i-SCR)reactions were proposed.