With the continuous improvement of solar energy production capacity,how to effectively use the electricity generated by renewable solar energy for electrochemical conversion of biomass is a hot topic.Electrochemical c...With the continuous improvement of solar energy production capacity,how to effectively use the electricity generated by renewable solar energy for electrochemical conversion of biomass is a hot topic.Electrochemical conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)to biofuels and value-added oxygenated commodity chemicals provides a promising and alternative pathway to convert re-newable electricity into chemicals.Although nickel-based eletrocatalysts are well-known for HMF oxidation,their relatively low intrinsic activity,poor conductivity and stability still limit the poten-tial applications.Here,we report the fabrication of a freestanding nickel-based electrode,in which Ni(OH)_(2) species were in-situ constructed on Ni foam(NF)support using a facile ac-id-corrosion-induced strategy.The Ni(OH)2/NF electrocatalyst exhibits stable and efficient electro-chemical HMF oxidation into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA)with HMF conversion close to 100% with high Faraday efficiency.In-situ formation strategy results in a compact interface between Ni(OH)_(2) and NF,which contributes to good conductivity and stability during electrochemical reac-tions.The superior performance benefits from dynamic cyclic evolution of Ni(OH)_(2) to NiOOH,which acts as the reactive species for HMF oxidation to FDCA.A scaled-up device based on a continu-ous-flow electrolytic cell was also established,giving stable operation with a high FDCA production rate of 27 mg h^(-1)cm^(−2).This job offers a straightforward,economical,and scalable design strategy to design efficient and durable catalysts for electrochemical conversion of valuable chemicals.展开更多
A Cr/SBA-16 catalyst was prepared using Cr(NO3)3 as a precursor and mesoporous silica SBA-16 as a support via a simple impregnation method. The catalyst was characterized using wide-angle X-ray diffraction (XRD), ...A Cr/SBA-16 catalyst was prepared using Cr(NO3)3 as a precursor and mesoporous silica SBA-16 as a support via a simple impregnation method. The catalyst was characterized using wide-angle X-ray diffraction (XRD), low-angle XRD, N2 adsorption-desorption, transmission electron microscopy, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. The catalyst activity was investigated in the direct bydroxylation of benzene to phenol using H2O2 as the oxidant. Various operating variables, namely reaction temperature, reaction time, amount of H2O2, and catalyst dosage, were optimized using central composite design combined with response surface methodology (RSM). The results showed that the correla- tion between the independent parameters and phenol yield was represented by a second-order polynomial model. The high correlation coefficient (R2), i.e., 0.985, showed that the data predicted using RSM were in good agreement with the experimental results. The optimization results also showed that high selectivity for phenol was achieved at the optimized values of the operating variables: reaction temperature 324 K, reaction time 8 h, H2O2 content 3.28 mL, and catalyst dosage 0.09 g. This study showed that RSM was a reliable method for optimizing process variables for benzene hydroxylation to phenol.展开更多
The selective oxidation of 2,5‐bis(hydroxymethyl)furan(BHMF)in this work was proven as a promising route to produce 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA),an emerging bio‐based building‐block with wide application.Under...The selective oxidation of 2,5‐bis(hydroxymethyl)furan(BHMF)in this work was proven as a promising route to produce 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA),an emerging bio‐based building‐block with wide application.Under ambient pressure,the modified carbon nanotube‐supported Pd‐based catalysts demonstrate the maximum FDCA yield of 93.0%with a full conversion of BHMF after 60 min at 60°C,much superior to that of the traditional route using 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)as substrates(only a yield of 35.7%).The participation of PdH_(x) active species with metallic Pd can be responsible for the encouraging performance.Meanwhile,a possible reaction pathway proceeding through 2,5‐diformylfuran(DFF)and 5‐formyl‐2‐furancarboxylic acid(FFCA)as process intermediates is suggested for BHMF route.The present work may provide new opportunities to synthesize other high value‐added oxygenates by using BHMF as an alternative feedstock.展开更多
Self‐assembled mesoporous polyoxometalate‐based ionic hybrid catalyst,[PxyDim]2.5PMoV2,was prepared by combining p‐xylene‐tethered diimidazole ionic liquid[PxyDim]Cl2with Keggin‐structured V‐substituted polyoxom...Self‐assembled mesoporous polyoxometalate‐based ionic hybrid catalyst,[PxyDim]2.5PMoV2,was prepared by combining p‐xylene‐tethered diimidazole ionic liquid[PxyDim]Cl2with Keggin‐structured V‐substituted polyoxometalate H5PMo10V2O40.The obtained hybrid was shown to be a mesostructured and hydrophobic material with good thermal stability.In the H2O2‐based hydroxylation of benzene to phenol,the hybrid showed extraordinary catalytic activity and rate,and quite stable reusability.The unique hydrophobic properties and mesoporous structure of the hybrid were responsible for its excellent catalytic performance.展开更多
Keggin type molybdovanadophosphoric heteropoly acids, H3+nPMo12-nVnO40(n=1-3), were prepared by a novel environmentally benign method, and their catalytic performances were evaluated via hydroxylation of benzene to...Keggin type molybdovanadophosphoric heteropoly acids, H3+nPMo12-nVnO40(n=1-3), were prepared by a novel environmentally benign method, and their catalytic performances were evaluated via hydroxylation of benzene to phenol with hydrogen peroxide as oxidant in a mixed solvent of glacial acetic acid and acetonitrile. Various reaction parameters, such as reaction time, reaction temperature, ratio of benzene to hydrogen peroxide, concentration of aqueous hydrogen peroxide, ratio of glacial acetic acid to acetonitrile in solvent and catalyst con- centration, were changed to obtain an optimal reaction conditions. H3+nPMo12-nVnO40(n=1-3) are revealed to be highly efficient catalyst for hydroxylation of benzene. In case of H5PMo10V2O40, a conversion of benzene of 34.5% with the selectivity of phenol of 100% can be obtained at the optimal reaction conditions.展开更多
This ranearch is focused on the, develonment of a simnle design model of the submerged catalysis/membrane filtration (catalysis/MF) system for phenol hydroxylation over TS-1 based on the material balance of the phen...This ranearch is focused on the, develonment of a simnle design model of the submerged catalysis/membrane filtration (catalysis/MF) system for phenol hydroxylation over TS-1 based on the material balance of the phenol under steady state and the reported kinetic studies. Based on the developed model, the theoretical phenol Conversions at steady state could be calculated using the kinetic parameters obtained from the previous batch experiments. The theoretical conversions are in good agreement with the experimental data obtained in the submerged catalysis/MF system within relative error of ±5%. The model can be used to determine the optimal experimental conditions to carry out the phenol hydroxylation over TS-1 in the submerged catalysis/MF system.展开更多
The catalytic performance of a series of cobalt(Ⅱ) hydroxamates (CoL2) and the synergistic catalytic action of the cobalt complexes combined with N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) in the aerobic oxidation of p-xylene to p-...The catalytic performance of a series of cobalt(Ⅱ) hydroxamates (CoL2) and the synergistic catalytic action of the cobalt complexes combined with N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) in the aerobic oxidation of p-xylene to p-toluic acid (PTA) were investigated. The results showed that the existing synergistic action in the catalytic oxidation can shorten the induction period of the radical reaction and improve the yield of PTA.展开更多
Hollow titanium silicalite (HTS) molecular sieve has been synthesized, and information on its structure, physico- chemical characterization, as well as surface property was investigated by a host of analytical metho...Hollow titanium silicalite (HTS) molecular sieve has been synthesized, and information on its structure, physico- chemical characterization, as well as surface property was investigated by a host of analytical methods, such as XRF, XRD, low-temperature N2 adsorption/desorption, TEM, FT-IR, UV-Vis, 29Si MAS NIVIR, and XPS techniques. The characterization results suggest that HTS zeolite has a special hollow crystal structure and its mesopore volume is larger than that of TS-1 zeolite. The titanium species in this zeolite are composed of the framework tetrahedral Ti (IV) ions and extra-framework octahedral Ti (IV) ions, which tend to disperse into its bulk phase. This zeolite material also has been applied to catalyze the cyclohexanone oxidation process, and the products are not completely consistent with those results obtained by using TS-1 zeolite, which might be caused by their difference in pore structure and pore volume, especially the mesopore volume. Cy- clohexanone oxidation catalyzed by HTS zeolite is a representative consecutive reaction, the main target products of which are e-caprolactone, 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid and adipic acid. The effect of H202/cyclohexanone mole ratio on the cyclohexa- none conversion, the total target product selectivity, the distribution of three target products selectivity and their variations along with reaction time is also researched and analyzed, which indicate that HTS zeolite shows a high performance for the Baeyer-Villiger reaction of cyclohexanone and catalytic oxidation of 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid under mild conditions, and the quantity of active surface titanium species as well as the pore structure and mesopore volume controlling the mass diffusion rate are the key factors determining the catalytic activity of HTS zeolite and product selectivity.展开更多
Synthesis of phenol via direct hydroxylation of benzene as a typical reaction of atomic economy has attracted extensive attention worldwide and has also become an actively investigated domain in China. This article re...Synthesis of phenol via direct hydroxylation of benzene as a typical reaction of atomic economy has attracted extensive attention worldwide and has also become an actively investigated domain in China. This article refers to the recent domestic advances in study on phenol synthesis via hydroxylation of benzene from the viewpoint of catalysts, and considers the TS-1/H2O2 and FeZSM-5/N2O catalytic systems to be promising ones with good prospects for commercialization along with some suggestions on future research work.展开更多
Rational design of low‐cost and efficient electrocatalysts for ethanol oxidation reaction(EOR)is imperative for electrocatalytic ethanol fuel cells.In this work,we developed a copper‐doped nickel oxyhydroxide(Cu‐do...Rational design of low‐cost and efficient electrocatalysts for ethanol oxidation reaction(EOR)is imperative for electrocatalytic ethanol fuel cells.In this work,we developed a copper‐doped nickel oxyhydroxide(Cu‐doped NiOOH)catalyst via in situ electrochemical reconstruction of a NiCu alloy.The introduction of Cu dopants increases the specific surface area and more defect sites,as well as forms high‐valence Ni sites.The Cu‐doped NiOOH electrocatalyst exhibited an excellent EOR performance with a peak current density of 227 mA·cm^(–2)at 1.72 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode,high Faradic efficiencies for acetate production(>98%),and excellent electrochemical stability.Our work suggests an attractive route of designing non‐noble metal based electrocatalysts for ethanol oxidation.展开更多
Catalyst plays an important role in the dehydration of N-(hydroxylethyl)pyrrolidone (NHP) to prepare N-vinyl-pyrrolidone (NVP). At present, NVP yield is only about 30% on commercial ZrO2 catalyst. A coupled prec...Catalyst plays an important role in the dehydration of N-(hydroxylethyl)pyrrolidone (NHP) to prepare N-vinyl-pyrrolidone (NVP). At present, NVP yield is only about 30% on commercial ZrO2 catalyst. A coupled precipitation and solid dispersion technique was designed to prepare the nano-ZrO2 catalyst, in which rare earth metal oxides (REOx) was used as electronic promoter. The results indicated that the catalyst doped REOx (S-1.0) exhibits the optimum performance of NHP dehydration at moderate conditions. NHP conversion and NVP selectivity are respectively 97.0%, 82.3%. Of special interest is that the indexes of the catalyst (S-1.0-1.0) are up to 98.4% and 89.2% respectively. Furthermore, this catalyst bears the good stability. It means that nano-ZrO2 doped REOx catalyst might be a potential commercial catalyst for the NHP dehydration.展开更多
Inexpensive and efficient Cu(Ⅰ) catalysis is reported for the synthesis of α-hydroxy ketones from propargylic alcohols, CO2, and water via tandem carboxylative cyclization and nucleophilic addition reaction. Notably...Inexpensive and efficient Cu(Ⅰ) catalysis is reported for the synthesis of α-hydroxy ketones from propargylic alcohols, CO2, and water via tandem carboxylative cyclization and nucleophilic addition reaction. Notably, hydration of propargylic alcohols can be carried out smoothly under atmospheric CO2 pressure, generating a series of α-hydroxy ketones efficiently and selectively. This strategy shows great potential for the preparation of valuable α-hydroxy ketones by using CO2 as a crucial cocatalyst under mild conditions.展开更多
文摘With the continuous improvement of solar energy production capacity,how to effectively use the electricity generated by renewable solar energy for electrochemical conversion of biomass is a hot topic.Electrochemical conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)to biofuels and value-added oxygenated commodity chemicals provides a promising and alternative pathway to convert re-newable electricity into chemicals.Although nickel-based eletrocatalysts are well-known for HMF oxidation,their relatively low intrinsic activity,poor conductivity and stability still limit the poten-tial applications.Here,we report the fabrication of a freestanding nickel-based electrode,in which Ni(OH)_(2) species were in-situ constructed on Ni foam(NF)support using a facile ac-id-corrosion-induced strategy.The Ni(OH)2/NF electrocatalyst exhibits stable and efficient electro-chemical HMF oxidation into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA)with HMF conversion close to 100% with high Faraday efficiency.In-situ formation strategy results in a compact interface between Ni(OH)_(2) and NF,which contributes to good conductivity and stability during electrochemical reac-tions.The superior performance benefits from dynamic cyclic evolution of Ni(OH)_(2) to NiOOH,which acts as the reactive species for HMF oxidation to FDCA.A scaled-up device based on a continu-ous-flow electrolytic cell was also established,giving stable operation with a high FDCA production rate of 27 mg h^(-1)cm^(−2).This job offers a straightforward,economical,and scalable design strategy to design efficient and durable catalysts for electrochemical conversion of valuable chemicals.
基金the University of Tehran for financial support of this work
文摘A Cr/SBA-16 catalyst was prepared using Cr(NO3)3 as a precursor and mesoporous silica SBA-16 as a support via a simple impregnation method. The catalyst was characterized using wide-angle X-ray diffraction (XRD), low-angle XRD, N2 adsorption-desorption, transmission electron microscopy, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. The catalyst activity was investigated in the direct bydroxylation of benzene to phenol using H2O2 as the oxidant. Various operating variables, namely reaction temperature, reaction time, amount of H2O2, and catalyst dosage, were optimized using central composite design combined with response surface methodology (RSM). The results showed that the correla- tion between the independent parameters and phenol yield was represented by a second-order polynomial model. The high correlation coefficient (R2), i.e., 0.985, showed that the data predicted using RSM were in good agreement with the experimental results. The optimization results also showed that high selectivity for phenol was achieved at the optimized values of the operating variables: reaction temperature 324 K, reaction time 8 h, H2O2 content 3.28 mL, and catalyst dosage 0.09 g. This study showed that RSM was a reliable method for optimizing process variables for benzene hydroxylation to phenol.
文摘The selective oxidation of 2,5‐bis(hydroxymethyl)furan(BHMF)in this work was proven as a promising route to produce 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA),an emerging bio‐based building‐block with wide application.Under ambient pressure,the modified carbon nanotube‐supported Pd‐based catalysts demonstrate the maximum FDCA yield of 93.0%with a full conversion of BHMF after 60 min at 60°C,much superior to that of the traditional route using 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)as substrates(only a yield of 35.7%).The participation of PdH_(x) active species with metallic Pd can be responsible for the encouraging performance.Meanwhile,a possible reaction pathway proceeding through 2,5‐diformylfuran(DFF)and 5‐formyl‐2‐furancarboxylic acid(FFCA)as process intermediates is suggested for BHMF route.The present work may provide new opportunities to synthesize other high value‐added oxygenates by using BHMF as an alternative feedstock.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21506118,21476132,51574160)Shandong Province Founda-tion for Outstanding Young Scientist (BS2014CL030)~~
文摘Self‐assembled mesoporous polyoxometalate‐based ionic hybrid catalyst,[PxyDim]2.5PMoV2,was prepared by combining p‐xylene‐tethered diimidazole ionic liquid[PxyDim]Cl2with Keggin‐structured V‐substituted polyoxometalate H5PMo10V2O40.The obtained hybrid was shown to be a mesostructured and hydrophobic material with good thermal stability.In the H2O2‐based hydroxylation of benzene to phenol,the hybrid showed extraordinary catalytic activity and rate,and quite stable reusability.The unique hydrophobic properties and mesoporous structure of the hybrid were responsible for its excellent catalytic performance.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.20306011, 20476046) and the Ph.D. Program Foundation for Chinese Universities (No.20040291002).
文摘Keggin type molybdovanadophosphoric heteropoly acids, H3+nPMo12-nVnO40(n=1-3), were prepared by a novel environmentally benign method, and their catalytic performances were evaluated via hydroxylation of benzene to phenol with hydrogen peroxide as oxidant in a mixed solvent of glacial acetic acid and acetonitrile. Various reaction parameters, such as reaction time, reaction temperature, ratio of benzene to hydrogen peroxide, concentration of aqueous hydrogen peroxide, ratio of glacial acetic acid to acetonitrile in solvent and catalyst con- centration, were changed to obtain an optimal reaction conditions. H3+nPMo12-nVnO40(n=1-3) are revealed to be highly efficient catalyst for hydroxylation of benzene. In case of H5PMo10V2O40, a conversion of benzene of 34.5% with the selectivity of phenol of 100% can be obtained at the optimal reaction conditions.
基金Supported by the National-Basic Research Program of China (2009CB623406), the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2007AA06A402) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20636020).
文摘This ranearch is focused on the, develonment of a simnle design model of the submerged catalysis/membrane filtration (catalysis/MF) system for phenol hydroxylation over TS-1 based on the material balance of the phenol under steady state and the reported kinetic studies. Based on the developed model, the theoretical phenol Conversions at steady state could be calculated using the kinetic parameters obtained from the previous batch experiments. The theoretical conversions are in good agreement with the experimental data obtained in the submerged catalysis/MF system within relative error of ±5%. The model can be used to determine the optimal experimental conditions to carry out the phenol hydroxylation over TS-1 in the submerged catalysis/MF system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.20072025).
文摘The catalytic performance of a series of cobalt(Ⅱ) hydroxamates (CoL2) and the synergistic catalytic action of the cobalt complexes combined with N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) in the aerobic oxidation of p-xylene to p-toluic acid (PTA) were investigated. The results showed that the existing synergistic action in the catalytic oxidation can shorten the induction period of the radical reaction and improve the yield of PTA.
基金the financial support of the State Basic Research Project ‘‘973’’ by the Ministry of Science and Technology of People’s Republic of China (2006CB202508)
文摘Hollow titanium silicalite (HTS) molecular sieve has been synthesized, and information on its structure, physico- chemical characterization, as well as surface property was investigated by a host of analytical methods, such as XRF, XRD, low-temperature N2 adsorption/desorption, TEM, FT-IR, UV-Vis, 29Si MAS NIVIR, and XPS techniques. The characterization results suggest that HTS zeolite has a special hollow crystal structure and its mesopore volume is larger than that of TS-1 zeolite. The titanium species in this zeolite are composed of the framework tetrahedral Ti (IV) ions and extra-framework octahedral Ti (IV) ions, which tend to disperse into its bulk phase. This zeolite material also has been applied to catalyze the cyclohexanone oxidation process, and the products are not completely consistent with those results obtained by using TS-1 zeolite, which might be caused by their difference in pore structure and pore volume, especially the mesopore volume. Cy- clohexanone oxidation catalyzed by HTS zeolite is a representative consecutive reaction, the main target products of which are e-caprolactone, 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid and adipic acid. The effect of H202/cyclohexanone mole ratio on the cyclohexa- none conversion, the total target product selectivity, the distribution of three target products selectivity and their variations along with reaction time is also researched and analyzed, which indicate that HTS zeolite shows a high performance for the Baeyer-Villiger reaction of cyclohexanone and catalytic oxidation of 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid under mild conditions, and the quantity of active surface titanium species as well as the pore structure and mesopore volume controlling the mass diffusion rate are the key factors determining the catalytic activity of HTS zeolite and product selectivity.
文摘Synthesis of phenol via direct hydroxylation of benzene as a typical reaction of atomic economy has attracted extensive attention worldwide and has also become an actively investigated domain in China. This article refers to the recent domestic advances in study on phenol synthesis via hydroxylation of benzene from the viewpoint of catalysts, and considers the TS-1/H2O2 and FeZSM-5/N2O catalytic systems to be promising ones with good prospects for commercialization along with some suggestions on future research work.
文摘Rational design of low‐cost and efficient electrocatalysts for ethanol oxidation reaction(EOR)is imperative for electrocatalytic ethanol fuel cells.In this work,we developed a copper‐doped nickel oxyhydroxide(Cu‐doped NiOOH)catalyst via in situ electrochemical reconstruction of a NiCu alloy.The introduction of Cu dopants increases the specific surface area and more defect sites,as well as forms high‐valence Ni sites.The Cu‐doped NiOOH electrocatalyst exhibited an excellent EOR performance with a peak current density of 227 mA·cm^(–2)at 1.72 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode,high Faradic efficiencies for acetate production(>98%),and excellent electrochemical stability.Our work suggests an attractive route of designing non‐noble metal based electrocatalysts for ethanol oxidation.
文摘Catalyst plays an important role in the dehydration of N-(hydroxylethyl)pyrrolidone (NHP) to prepare N-vinyl-pyrrolidone (NVP). At present, NVP yield is only about 30% on commercial ZrO2 catalyst. A coupled precipitation and solid dispersion technique was designed to prepare the nano-ZrO2 catalyst, in which rare earth metal oxides (REOx) was used as electronic promoter. The results indicated that the catalyst doped REOx (S-1.0) exhibits the optimum performance of NHP dehydration at moderate conditions. NHP conversion and NVP selectivity are respectively 97.0%, 82.3%. Of special interest is that the indexes of the catalyst (S-1.0-1.0) are up to 98.4% and 89.2% respectively. Furthermore, this catalyst bears the good stability. It means that nano-ZrO2 doped REOx catalyst might be a potential commercial catalyst for the NHP dehydration.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21672119)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M641624)~~
文摘Inexpensive and efficient Cu(Ⅰ) catalysis is reported for the synthesis of α-hydroxy ketones from propargylic alcohols, CO2, and water via tandem carboxylative cyclization and nucleophilic addition reaction. Notably, hydration of propargylic alcohols can be carried out smoothly under atmospheric CO2 pressure, generating a series of α-hydroxy ketones efficiently and selectively. This strategy shows great potential for the preparation of valuable α-hydroxy ketones by using CO2 as a crucial cocatalyst under mild conditions.