A variety of spherical and structured activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 composites with an average particle size of ~100 nm have been synthesized by a self-assembly method using the difference of reduction potenti...A variety of spherical and structured activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 composites with an average particle size of ~100 nm have been synthesized by a self-assembly method using the difference of reduction potential between Pt (Ⅳ) and Fe (Ⅱ) precursors as driving force. The formed Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) effectively prevent the aggregation of Pt nanocrystallites and promote the dispersion of Pt NPs on the surface of catalyst, which will be favorable for the exposure of Pt active sites for high-efficient adsorption and contact of substrate and hydrogen donor. The electron-enrichment state of Pt NPs donated by Fe304 nanocrystallites is corroborated by XPS measurement, which is responsible for promoting and activating the terminal C=O bond of adsorbed substrate via a vertical configuration. The experimental results show that the activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 catalyst exhibits 94.8% selectivity towards cinnamyl alcohol by the transfer hydrogenation of einnamaldehyde with Pt loading of 2.46% under the optimum conditions of 120 ℃ for 6 h, and 2-propanol as a hydrogen donor. Additionally, the present study demonstrates that a high-efficient and recyclable catalyst can be rapidly separated from the mixture due to its natural magnetism upon the application of magnetic field.展开更多
The heterogeneity of active sites is the main obstacle for selectivity control in heterogeneous catalysis.Single atom catalysts(SACs) with homogeneous isolated active sites are highly desired in chemoselective trans...The heterogeneity of active sites is the main obstacle for selectivity control in heterogeneous catalysis.Single atom catalysts(SACs) with homogeneous isolated active sites are highly desired in chemoselective transformations. In this work, a Pd1/ZnO catalyst with single‐atom dispersion of Pd active sites was achieved by decreasing the Pd loading and reducing the sample at a relatively low temperature. The Pd1/ZnO SAC exhibited excellent catalytic performance in the chemoselective hydrogenation of acetylene with comparable chemoselectivity to that of PdZn intermetallic catalysts and a greatly enhanced utilization of Pd metal. Such unusual behaviors of the Pd1/ZnO SAC in acetylene semi‐hydrogenation were ascribed to the high‐valent single Pd active sites, which could promote electrostatic interactions with acetylene but restrain undesired ethylene hydrogenation via the spatial restrictions of σ‐chemical bonding toward ethylene.展开更多
The idea that single metal atoms dispersed on a solid support can act as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst was raised in2011when single Pt atoms on an FeOx surface were reported to be active for CO oxidation and pre...The idea that single metal atoms dispersed on a solid support can act as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst was raised in2011when single Pt atoms on an FeOx surface were reported to be active for CO oxidation and preferential oxidation of CO in H2.The last six years have witnessed tremendous progress in the field of single‐atom catalysis.Here we introduce the major achievements on this topic in2015and2016.Some particular aspects of single‐atom catalysis are discussed in depth,including new approaches in single‐atom catalyst(SAC)synthesis,stable gold SACs for various reactions,the high selectivity of Pt and Pd SACs in hydrogenation,and the superior performance of non‐noble metal SACs in electrochemistry.These accomplishments will encourage more efforts by researchers to achieve the controllable fabrication of SACs and explore their potential applications.展开更多
A copper-ceria solid solution and ceria-supported copper catalysts were prepared and used for the catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to CH3OH.According to site-specific classification and quantitative analyses(X-ray diffr...A copper-ceria solid solution and ceria-supported copper catalysts were prepared and used for the catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to CH3OH.According to site-specific classification and quantitative analyses(X-ray diffraction,Raman spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,H2 temperature-programmed reduction,and CO adsorption),the interfaces of the prepared catalysts were classified as Cu incorporated into ceria(Cu-Ov-Cex),dispersed Cu O(D-Cu O-Ce O2),and bulk Cu O(B-Cu O-Ce O2)over the Ce O2 surface.These results,together with those of activity tests,showed that the Cu-Ov-Cex species was closely related to the CO2 hydrogenation activity and resulted in a much higher turnover frequency of CH3OH production than that observed with the D-Cu O-Ce O2 and B-Cu O-Ce O2 species.Thus,the copper-ceria solid solution exhibited improved activity due to the higher Cu-Ov-Cex fraction.展开更多
Several MoS2 catalysts of different structure, prepared by in situ decomposition of ammonium heptamolybdate (AHM) and molybdenum naphthenate (MoNaph), and by MoS2 exfoliation (TDM), were characterized by BET, X-...Several MoS2 catalysts of different structure, prepared by in situ decomposition of ammonium heptamolybdate (AHM) and molybdenum naphthenate (MoNaph), and by MoS2 exfoliation (TDM), were characterized by BET, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The analysis showed that MoS2 structure was dependant upon the preparation procedure. The activity of the catalysts was determined by measuring the hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of phenol, 4-methylphenol and 4-methoxyphenol using a batch autoclave reactor operated at 2.8 MPa of hydrogen and temperatures ranging from 320-370℃. By comparing the conversion, the reactivity order of the catalysts was: AHM〉TDM-D〉MoNaph〉thermal〉MoS2 powder〉 TDM-W. Also, the effect of reaction temperature on the HDO conversion was explained in terms of equilibrium of reversible reaction kinetics. The main products of the HDO for phenolic compounds were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The results showed that the product distribution and the HDO selectivity were correlated with the reaction temperature. Two parallel reaction routes, direct hydrogenolysis and combined hydrogenation-hydrogenolysis, were confirmed by the analysis of the product distribution. High temperature favored hydrogenolysis over hydrogenation for HDO of phenol and 4-methoxyphenol, whereas for 4-methylphenol the reverse was true.展开更多
Light illumination has been widely used to promote activity and selectivity of traditional thermal catalysts. Nevertheless, the role of light irradiation during catalytic reactions is not well understood. In this work...Light illumination has been widely used to promote activity and selectivity of traditional thermal catalysts. Nevertheless, the role of light irradiation during catalytic reactions is not well understood. In this work, Pt/Al2 O3 prepared by wet impregnation was used for photothermal CO2 hydrogenation, and it showed a photothermal effect. Hence, operando diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier-transform spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations were conducted on Pt/Al2 O3 to gain insights into the reaction mechanism. The results indicated that CO desorption from Pt sites including step sites(Ptstep) or/and terrace site(Ptterrace) is an important step during CO2 hydrogenation to free the active Pt sites. Notably, visible light illumination and temperature affected the CO desorption in different ways. The calculated adsorption energy of CO on Ptstep and Ptterrace sites was-1.24 and-1.43 e V, respectively. Hence, CO is more strongly bound to the Ptstep sites. During heating in the dark, CO preferentially desorbs from the Ptterrace site. However, the additional light irradiation facilitates transfer of CO from the Ptstep to Ptterrace sites and its subsequent desorption from the Ptterrace sites, thus promoting the CO2 hydrogenation.展开更多
The cycloaddition of epoxides and carbon dioxide represents a straightforward and atom-efficient method for synthesis of cyclic carbonates and utilization of CO2. So far, homogeneous metal complexes have been mainly a...The cycloaddition of epoxides and carbon dioxide represents a straightforward and atom-efficient method for synthesis of cyclic carbonates and utilization of CO2. So far, homogeneous metal complexes have been mainly applied for such transformations. Here, we describe the synthesis of novel heterogeneous Zn-based catalysts, which were conveniently prepared by pyrolysis of an active- carbon-supported phenanthroline-ligated Zn(OAc)2 complex. Detail structural characterizations proved the existence of single zinc sites in the active material. Compared to a Zn-based nanoparticle (Zn-NP) catalyst, the resulting single metal atom catalyst (SAC) displayed improved activity and stability for the cycloaddition of epoxides. By applying the optimal catalyst, a variety of carbonates were successfully obtained in high yields with good functional group tolerance.展开更多
Cu/Zn/Al/Zr catalysts containing Cu in three valence states(Cu2+,Cu+and Cu0)were prepared usinga liquid reduction method and subsequently calcined at different temperatures.The effects of thecalcination temperature on...Cu/Zn/Al/Zr catalysts containing Cu in three valence states(Cu2+,Cu+and Cu0)were prepared usinga liquid reduction method and subsequently calcined at different temperatures.The effects of thecalcination temperature on the catalyst structure,interactions among components,reducibility anddispersion of Cu species,surface properties and exposed Cu surface area were systematically investigated.These materials were also applied to the synthesis of methanol via the hydrogenation ofCO2.The results show that a large exposed Cu surface area promotes catalytic CO2conversion andthat there is a close correlation between the Cu+/Cu0ratio and the selectivity for methanol.A calcinationtemperature of573K was found to produce a Cu/Zn/Al/Zr catalyst exhibiting the maximumactivity during the synthesis of methanol.展开更多
Single atom catalysts have recently attracted interest due to their maximization of the utilization of expensive noble metals as well as their unique catalytic properties. Based on its surface atomic properties, CeO2 ...Single atom catalysts have recently attracted interest due to their maximization of the utilization of expensive noble metals as well as their unique catalytic properties. Based on its surface atomic properties, CeO2 is one of the most common supports for stabilizing single metal atoms. Many single atom catalysts are limited in their metal contents by the formation of metal nanoparticles once the catalyst support capacity for single atoms has been exceeded. Currently, there are no direct measurements to determine the capacity of a support to stabilize single atoms. In this work we develop a nanoparticle-based technique that allows for quantification of that capacity by redispersing Ru nanoparticles into single atoms and taking advantage of the different catalytic properties of Ru single atoms and nanoparticles in the CO2 hydrogenation reaction. This method avoids complications in metal loading caused by counterions in incipient wetness impregnation and can eventually be applied to a variety of different metals. Results using this technique follow trends in oxygen vacancy concentration and surface oxygen content and show promise as a new method for quantifying support single atom stabilization capacity.展开更多
SiO2‐supported monometallic Ni and bimetallic Ni‐In catalysts were prepared and used for hydrodeoxygenation of anisole,which was used as a model bio‐oil compound,for BTX(benzene,toluene,and xylene)production.The ef...SiO2‐supported monometallic Ni and bimetallic Ni‐In catalysts were prepared and used for hydrodeoxygenation of anisole,which was used as a model bio‐oil compound,for BTX(benzene,toluene,and xylene)production.The effects of the Ni/In ratio and Ni content on the structures and performances of the catalysts were investigated.The results show that In atoms were incorporated into the Ni metal lattice.Although the Ni‐In bimetallic crystallites were similar in size to those of monometallic Ni at the same Ni content,H2uptake by the bimetallic Ni‐In catalyst was much lower than that by monometallic Ni because of dilution of Ni atoms by In atoms.Charge transfer from In to Ni was observed for the bimetallic Ni‐In catalysts.All the results indicate intimate contact between Ni and In atoms,and the In atoms geometrically and electronically modified the Ni atoms.In the hydrodeoxygenation of anisole,although the activities of the Ni‐In bimetallic catalysts in the conversion of anisole were lower than that of the monometallic Ni catalyst,they gave higher selectivities for BTX and cyclohexane as a result of suppression of benzene ring hydrogenation and C–C bond hydrogenolysis.They also showed lower methanation activity.These results will be useful for enhancing carbon yields and reducing H2consumption.In addition,the lower the Ni/In ratio was,the greater was the effect of In on the catalytic performance.The selectivity for BTX was primarily determined by the Ni/In ratio and was little affected by the Ni content.We suggest that the performance of the Ni‐In bimetallic catalyst can be ascribed to the geometric and electronic effects of In.展开更多
The processing of an energy carrier such as microalgae oil into valuable fuels and chemicals is quite promising.Aqueous-phase processing is suitable for this purpose because the separation of intrinsic water from the ...The processing of an energy carrier such as microalgae oil into valuable fuels and chemicals is quite promising.Aqueous-phase processing is suitable for this purpose because the separation of intrinsic water from the algae cell is difficult.In this study,we synthesized ruthenium(Ru)nanoparticles supported on highly hydrophilic mesoporous carbon to catalyze the quantitative hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)of microalgae oil to alkanes in a one-pot process at a low temperature(140℃)in the aqueous phase.The mesoporous carbon was obtained by single-step calcination of starch and zinc chloride in nitrogen.The as-obtained carbon showed high surface areas and pore volumes,allowing high dispersion of Ru nanoparticles.The surface of the carbon material was rich in hydroxyl groups,as evidenced by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),infrared(IR)spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)measurements.As a result,the carbon material contacted preferably with the water phase versus the organic phase,improving the accessibility of substrates.On the other hand,the contact angle test results speculated the superior hydrophilic nature of mesoporous Ru/C(ZnCl2,starch)than commercial Ru/C.Both kinetics modeling and in situ IR monitoring in water revealed the superior performance of the hydrophilic mesoporous and hydrophilic Ru/C compared to a commercial Ru/C for the tandem hydrogenation of stearic acid and decarbonylation of stearyl alcohol.The herein designed hydrothermal carbon material was highly active,environmentally benign,sustainable,and recyclable material,and could be potentially used for other hydrogenation reactions in the aqueous phase.展开更多
A novel type of metal oxide/activated carbon catalyst was prepared by sol-gel method for the hydrolysis of carbonyl sulfide (COS). The influences of the calcination temperature, additive content (2.5%-10.0% Fe2O3, ...A novel type of metal oxide/activated carbon catalyst was prepared by sol-gel method for the hydrolysis of carbonyl sulfide (COS). The influences of the calcination temperature, additive content (2.5%-10.0% Fe2O3, mass fraction) and the basic density of the activation process were thoroughly investigated. The surface of catalysts was characterized by Boehm titration. The products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that catalysts with 2.5%-5.0% Fe2O3 after calcining at 500 ℃ have superior activity. The conversion rate of COS increases with increasing the relative density of basic capacity loaded onto activated carbon(AC), and the activity follows the order: KOH〉Na2CO3 〉NaHCO3. Boehm titration data clearly show that the total acidity increases (from 0.06 to 0.48 mmol/g) and the basic groups decrease (from 0.78 to 0.56 mmol/g) after COS hydrolysis and H2S adsorption. The XPS results show that the product of HzS may be absorbed by the interaction with metal compounds and 02 to form sulfate (171.28 eV) and element sulfur (164.44 eV), which lead to catalysts poisoning.展开更多
A reaction-coupling strategy is often employed for CO_(2)hydrogenation to produce fuels and chemicals using oxide/zeolite bifunctional catalysts.Because the oxide components are responsible for CO_(2)activation,unders...A reaction-coupling strategy is often employed for CO_(2)hydrogenation to produce fuels and chemicals using oxide/zeolite bifunctional catalysts.Because the oxide components are responsible for CO_(2)activation,understanding the structural effects of these oxides is crucial,however,these effects still remain unclear.In this study,we combined In_(2)O_(3),with varying particle sizes,and SAPO‐34 as bifunctional catalysts for CO_(2)hydrogenation.The CO_(2)conversion and selectivity of the lower olefins increased as the average In_(2)O_(3)crystallite size decreased from 29 to 19 nm;this trend mainly due to the increasing number of oxygen vacancies responsible for CO_(2) and H_(2) activation.However,In_(2)O_(3)particles smaller than 19 nm are more prone to sintering than those with other sizes.The results suggest that 19 nm is the optimal size of In_(2)O_(3)for CO_(2)hydrogenation to lower olefins and that the oxide particle size is crucial for designing catalysts with high activity,high selectivity,and high stability.展开更多
In this work, a novel catalyst of Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3 was prepared and the degradation of thymol in reverse osmosis concentrate using ozonation was explored. The operational parameters, such as ozone dosage(8–48 mg...In this work, a novel catalyst of Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3 was prepared and the degradation of thymol in reverse osmosis concentrate using ozonation was explored. The operational parameters, such as ozone dosage(8–48 mg·min^(-1)),initial thymol concentration(20–100 mg·L^(-1)), initial pH value(3–11), and catalyst Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3dosage(0.2–1.0 g), were studied focusing on the thymol degradation and COD removal. The results indicated that the increase in ozone dosage, initial p H value, and Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3dosage accelerated the thymol degradation and COD removal, while the increase in initial thymol concentration hampered the effect of ozonation. A pathway of thymol degradation by catalytic ozonation was proposed based on the intermediates detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer and ion chromatography. This paper can provide basic data and technical alternative for pollutant removal from reverse osmosis concentrate by ozonation.展开更多
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51372248, No.51432009 and No.51502297), Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.yz201421), the CAS/SAFEA International Partnership Program for Creative Research Teams of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
文摘A variety of spherical and structured activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 composites with an average particle size of ~100 nm have been synthesized by a self-assembly method using the difference of reduction potential between Pt (Ⅳ) and Fe (Ⅱ) precursors as driving force. The formed Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) effectively prevent the aggregation of Pt nanocrystallites and promote the dispersion of Pt NPs on the surface of catalyst, which will be favorable for the exposure of Pt active sites for high-efficient adsorption and contact of substrate and hydrogen donor. The electron-enrichment state of Pt NPs donated by Fe304 nanocrystallites is corroborated by XPS measurement, which is responsible for promoting and activating the terminal C=O bond of adsorbed substrate via a vertical configuration. The experimental results show that the activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 catalyst exhibits 94.8% selectivity towards cinnamyl alcohol by the transfer hydrogenation of einnamaldehyde with Pt loading of 2.46% under the optimum conditions of 120 ℃ for 6 h, and 2-propanol as a hydrogen donor. Additionally, the present study demonstrates that a high-efficient and recyclable catalyst can be rapidly separated from the mixture due to its natural magnetism upon the application of magnetic field.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21573232)~~
文摘The heterogeneity of active sites is the main obstacle for selectivity control in heterogeneous catalysis.Single atom catalysts(SACs) with homogeneous isolated active sites are highly desired in chemoselective transformations. In this work, a Pd1/ZnO catalyst with single‐atom dispersion of Pd active sites was achieved by decreasing the Pd loading and reducing the sample at a relatively low temperature. The Pd1/ZnO SAC exhibited excellent catalytic performance in the chemoselective hydrogenation of acetylene with comparable chemoselectivity to that of PdZn intermetallic catalysts and a greatly enhanced utilization of Pd metal. Such unusual behaviors of the Pd1/ZnO SAC in acetylene semi‐hydrogenation were ascribed to the high‐valent single Pd active sites, which could promote electrostatic interactions with acetylene but restrain undesired ethylene hydrogenation via the spatial restrictions of σ‐chemical bonding toward ethylene.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21606222,21303184,21573232)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2016M601350)+2 种基金Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB17020100)National Key Projects for Fundamental Research and Development of China(2016YFA0202801)Department of Science and Technology of Liaoning Province(2015020086-101)~~
文摘The idea that single metal atoms dispersed on a solid support can act as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst was raised in2011when single Pt atoms on an FeOx surface were reported to be active for CO oxidation and preferential oxidation of CO in H2.The last six years have witnessed tremendous progress in the field of single‐atom catalysis.Here we introduce the major achievements on this topic in2015and2016.Some particular aspects of single‐atom catalysis are discussed in depth,including new approaches in single‐atom catalyst(SAC)synthesis,stable gold SACs for various reactions,the high selectivity of Pt and Pd SACs in hydrogenation,and the superior performance of non‐noble metal SACs in electrochemistry.These accomplishments will encourage more efforts by researchers to achieve the controllable fabrication of SACs and explore their potential applications.
文摘A copper-ceria solid solution and ceria-supported copper catalysts were prepared and used for the catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to CH3OH.According to site-specific classification and quantitative analyses(X-ray diffraction,Raman spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,H2 temperature-programmed reduction,and CO adsorption),the interfaces of the prepared catalysts were classified as Cu incorporated into ceria(Cu-Ov-Cex),dispersed Cu O(D-Cu O-Ce O2),and bulk Cu O(B-Cu O-Ce O2)over the Ce O2 surface.These results,together with those of activity tests,showed that the Cu-Ov-Cex species was closely related to the CO2 hydrogenation activity and resulted in a much higher turnover frequency of CH3OH production than that observed with the D-Cu O-Ce O2 and B-Cu O-Ce O2 species.Thus,the copper-ceria solid solution exhibited improved activity due to the higher Cu-Ov-Cex fraction.
文摘Several MoS2 catalysts of different structure, prepared by in situ decomposition of ammonium heptamolybdate (AHM) and molybdenum naphthenate (MoNaph), and by MoS2 exfoliation (TDM), were characterized by BET, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The analysis showed that MoS2 structure was dependant upon the preparation procedure. The activity of the catalysts was determined by measuring the hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of phenol, 4-methylphenol and 4-methoxyphenol using a batch autoclave reactor operated at 2.8 MPa of hydrogen and temperatures ranging from 320-370℃. By comparing the conversion, the reactivity order of the catalysts was: AHM〉TDM-D〉MoNaph〉thermal〉MoS2 powder〉 TDM-W. Also, the effect of reaction temperature on the HDO conversion was explained in terms of equilibrium of reversible reaction kinetics. The main products of the HDO for phenolic compounds were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The results showed that the product distribution and the HDO selectivity were correlated with the reaction temperature. Two parallel reaction routes, direct hydrogenolysis and combined hydrogenation-hydrogenolysis, were confirmed by the analysis of the product distribution. High temperature favored hydrogenolysis over hydrogenation for HDO of phenol and 4-methoxyphenol, whereas for 4-methylphenol the reverse was true.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1862111,U1232119)Sichuan Provincial International Cooperation Project(2017HH0030)the Innovative Research Team of Sichuan Province(2016TD0011)~~
文摘Light illumination has been widely used to promote activity and selectivity of traditional thermal catalysts. Nevertheless, the role of light irradiation during catalytic reactions is not well understood. In this work, Pt/Al2 O3 prepared by wet impregnation was used for photothermal CO2 hydrogenation, and it showed a photothermal effect. Hence, operando diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier-transform spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations were conducted on Pt/Al2 O3 to gain insights into the reaction mechanism. The results indicated that CO desorption from Pt sites including step sites(Ptstep) or/and terrace site(Ptterrace) is an important step during CO2 hydrogenation to free the active Pt sites. Notably, visible light illumination and temperature affected the CO desorption in different ways. The calculated adsorption energy of CO on Ptstep and Ptterrace sites was-1.24 and-1.43 e V, respectively. Hence, CO is more strongly bound to the Ptstep sites. During heating in the dark, CO preferentially desorbs from the Ptterrace site. However, the additional light irradiation facilitates transfer of CO from the Ptstep to Ptterrace sites and its subsequent desorption from the Ptterrace sites, thus promoting the CO2 hydrogenation.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFA0403103)the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung~~
文摘The cycloaddition of epoxides and carbon dioxide represents a straightforward and atom-efficient method for synthesis of cyclic carbonates and utilization of CO2. So far, homogeneous metal complexes have been mainly applied for such transformations. Here, we describe the synthesis of novel heterogeneous Zn-based catalysts, which were conveniently prepared by pyrolysis of an active- carbon-supported phenanthroline-ligated Zn(OAc)2 complex. Detail structural characterizations proved the existence of single zinc sites in the active material. Compared to a Zn-based nanoparticle (Zn-NP) catalyst, the resulting single metal atom catalyst (SAC) displayed improved activity and stability for the cycloaddition of epoxides. By applying the optimal catalyst, a variety of carbonates were successfully obtained in high yields with good functional group tolerance.
基金supported by the Key Science and Technology Program of Shanxi Province,China (MD2014-10)the National Key Technology Re-search and Development Program (2013BAC11B00)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21343012)~~
文摘Cu/Zn/Al/Zr catalysts containing Cu in three valence states(Cu2+,Cu+and Cu0)were prepared usinga liquid reduction method and subsequently calcined at different temperatures.The effects of thecalcination temperature on the catalyst structure,interactions among components,reducibility anddispersion of Cu species,surface properties and exposed Cu surface area were systematically investigated.These materials were also applied to the synthesis of methanol via the hydrogenation ofCO2.The results show that a large exposed Cu surface area promotes catalytic CO2conversion andthat there is a close correlation between the Cu+/Cu0ratio and the selectivity for methanol.A calcinationtemperature of573K was found to produce a Cu/Zn/Al/Zr catalyst exhibiting the maximumactivity during the synthesis of methanol.
基金support from the Stanford Precourt Institute for Energysupport from the School of Engineering at Stanford University+3 种基金a Terman Faculty Fellowshipsupport from a Stanford Graduate Fellowship(SGF)an EDGE fellowshipsupported by the National Science Foundation under award ECCS-1542152。
文摘Single atom catalysts have recently attracted interest due to their maximization of the utilization of expensive noble metals as well as their unique catalytic properties. Based on its surface atomic properties, CeO2 is one of the most common supports for stabilizing single metal atoms. Many single atom catalysts are limited in their metal contents by the formation of metal nanoparticles once the catalyst support capacity for single atoms has been exceeded. Currently, there are no direct measurements to determine the capacity of a support to stabilize single atoms. In this work we develop a nanoparticle-based technique that allows for quantification of that capacity by redispersing Ru nanoparticles into single atoms and taking advantage of the different catalytic properties of Ru single atoms and nanoparticles in the CO2 hydrogenation reaction. This method avoids complications in metal loading caused by counterions in incipient wetness impregnation and can eventually be applied to a variety of different metals. Results using this technique follow trends in oxygen vacancy concentration and surface oxygen content and show promise as a new method for quantifying support single atom stabilization capacity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21576193,21176177)~~
文摘SiO2‐supported monometallic Ni and bimetallic Ni‐In catalysts were prepared and used for hydrodeoxygenation of anisole,which was used as a model bio‐oil compound,for BTX(benzene,toluene,and xylene)production.The effects of the Ni/In ratio and Ni content on the structures and performances of the catalysts were investigated.The results show that In atoms were incorporated into the Ni metal lattice.Although the Ni‐In bimetallic crystallites were similar in size to those of monometallic Ni at the same Ni content,H2uptake by the bimetallic Ni‐In catalyst was much lower than that by monometallic Ni because of dilution of Ni atoms by In atoms.Charge transfer from In to Ni was observed for the bimetallic Ni‐In catalysts.All the results indicate intimate contact between Ni and In atoms,and the In atoms geometrically and electronically modified the Ni atoms.In the hydrodeoxygenation of anisole,although the activities of the Ni‐In bimetallic catalysts in the conversion of anisole were lower than that of the monometallic Ni catalyst,they gave higher selectivities for BTX and cyclohexane as a result of suppression of benzene ring hydrogenation and C–C bond hydrogenolysis.They also showed lower methanation activity.These results will be useful for enhancing carbon yields and reducing H2consumption.In addition,the lower the Ni/In ratio was,the greater was the effect of In on the catalytic performance.The selectivity for BTX was primarily determined by the Ni/In ratio and was little affected by the Ni content.We suggest that the performance of the Ni‐In bimetallic catalyst can be ascribed to the geometric and electronic effects of In.
文摘The processing of an energy carrier such as microalgae oil into valuable fuels and chemicals is quite promising.Aqueous-phase processing is suitable for this purpose because the separation of intrinsic water from the algae cell is difficult.In this study,we synthesized ruthenium(Ru)nanoparticles supported on highly hydrophilic mesoporous carbon to catalyze the quantitative hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)of microalgae oil to alkanes in a one-pot process at a low temperature(140℃)in the aqueous phase.The mesoporous carbon was obtained by single-step calcination of starch and zinc chloride in nitrogen.The as-obtained carbon showed high surface areas and pore volumes,allowing high dispersion of Ru nanoparticles.The surface of the carbon material was rich in hydroxyl groups,as evidenced by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),infrared(IR)spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)measurements.As a result,the carbon material contacted preferably with the water phase versus the organic phase,improving the accessibility of substrates.On the other hand,the contact angle test results speculated the superior hydrophilic nature of mesoporous Ru/C(ZnCl2,starch)than commercial Ru/C.Both kinetics modeling and in situ IR monitoring in water revealed the superior performance of the hydrophilic mesoporous and hydrophilic Ru/C compared to a commercial Ru/C for the tandem hydrogenation of stearic acid and decarbonylation of stearyl alcohol.The herein designed hydrothermal carbon material was highly active,environmentally benign,sustainable,and recyclable material,and could be potentially used for other hydrogenation reactions in the aqueous phase.
基金Project(50908110) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2008AA062602) supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China+1 种基金Project(20090451431) supported by China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject(2007PY01-10) supported by Young and Middle-aged Academic and Technical Back-up Personnel Program of Yunnan Province,China
文摘A novel type of metal oxide/activated carbon catalyst was prepared by sol-gel method for the hydrolysis of carbonyl sulfide (COS). The influences of the calcination temperature, additive content (2.5%-10.0% Fe2O3, mass fraction) and the basic density of the activation process were thoroughly investigated. The surface of catalysts was characterized by Boehm titration. The products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that catalysts with 2.5%-5.0% Fe2O3 after calcining at 500 ℃ have superior activity. The conversion rate of COS increases with increasing the relative density of basic capacity loaded onto activated carbon(AC), and the activity follows the order: KOH〉Na2CO3 〉NaHCO3. Boehm titration data clearly show that the total acidity increases (from 0.06 to 0.48 mmol/g) and the basic groups decrease (from 0.78 to 0.56 mmol/g) after COS hydrolysis and H2S adsorption. The XPS results show that the product of HzS may be absorbed by the interaction with metal compounds and 02 to form sulfate (171.28 eV) and element sulfur (164.44 eV), which lead to catalysts poisoning.
文摘A reaction-coupling strategy is often employed for CO_(2)hydrogenation to produce fuels and chemicals using oxide/zeolite bifunctional catalysts.Because the oxide components are responsible for CO_(2)activation,understanding the structural effects of these oxides is crucial,however,these effects still remain unclear.In this study,we combined In_(2)O_(3),with varying particle sizes,and SAPO‐34 as bifunctional catalysts for CO_(2)hydrogenation.The CO_(2)conversion and selectivity of the lower olefins increased as the average In_(2)O_(3)crystallite size decreased from 29 to 19 nm;this trend mainly due to the increasing number of oxygen vacancies responsible for CO_(2) and H_(2) activation.However,In_(2)O_(3)particles smaller than 19 nm are more prone to sintering than those with other sizes.The results suggest that 19 nm is the optimal size of In_(2)O_(3)for CO_(2)hydrogenation to lower olefins and that the oxide particle size is crucial for designing catalysts with high activity,high selectivity,and high stability.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51138008,51478314,51308391)the Key Project for Research and Development(2016YFC0400503)+1 种基金the Tianjin Science and Technology Program(14ZCDGSF00128)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(14JCQNJC09000)
文摘In this work, a novel catalyst of Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3 was prepared and the degradation of thymol in reverse osmosis concentrate using ozonation was explored. The operational parameters, such as ozone dosage(8–48 mg·min^(-1)),initial thymol concentration(20–100 mg·L^(-1)), initial pH value(3–11), and catalyst Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3dosage(0.2–1.0 g), were studied focusing on the thymol degradation and COD removal. The results indicated that the increase in ozone dosage, initial p H value, and Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3dosage accelerated the thymol degradation and COD removal, while the increase in initial thymol concentration hampered the effect of ozonation. A pathway of thymol degradation by catalytic ozonation was proposed based on the intermediates detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer and ion chromatography. This paper can provide basic data and technical alternative for pollutant removal from reverse osmosis concentrate by ozonation.