Effect of Alumina Particle Size on Ni/Al2O3 Catalysts for p-Nitrophenol Hydrogenation

The catalytic hydrogenation of p-nitrophenol to p-aminophenol was investigated over Ni/Al2O3 catalyst on alumina support with different particle size. It is found that support particle size has significant influences on physiochemical properties and catalytic activity of the resulting Ni/Al2O3 catalyst, but little influence on the selec-tivity. At a comparable amount of Ni loading, the catalytic activity of Ni/Al2O3 prepared with alumina support of smaller particle size is lower. The reduction behavior of the catalyst is a key factor in determining the catalytic activity of Ni/Al2O3 catalyst. The supported nickel catalyst 10.3Ni/Al2O3-3 improves the life span of the membrane by reducing fouling on the membrane surface compared to nano-sized nickel.

The nature of the deactivation of hydrothermally stable Ni/SiO2–Al2O3 catalyst in long-time aqueous phase hydrogenation of crude 1,4-butanediol

The deactivation of Ni/SiO2-Al2 O3 catalyst in hydrogenation of crude 1,4-butanediol was investigated.During the operation time of 2140 h,the catalyst showed slow activity decay.Characterization results,for four spent catalysts used at different time,indicated that the main reason of the catalyst deactivation was the deposition of carbonaceous species that covered the active Ni and blocked mesopores of the catalyst.The TPO and SEM measurements revealed that the carbonaceous species included both oligomeric and polymeric species with high C/H ratio and showed sheet.Such carbonaceous species might be eliminated through either direct H2 reduction or the combined oxidation-reduction methodologies.

Selective Hydrogenation of Butyne-1,4-diol to Butane-1,4-diol over Ni/Al_2O_3-SiO_2 Catalysts

Ni/Al_2O_3-SiO_2 catalysts were synthesized via one-step method employing SiO_2 as an additive for the selective hydrogenation of butyne-1,4-diol(B_3D) to butane-1,4-diol(B1D). The prepared catalysts were evaluated by a series of characterization techniques including BET, XRD, SEM, EDX-mapping, TEM, H_2-TPR, XPS, NH_3-TPD and Py-FTIR. Compared to Ni/Al_2O_3 catalyst, the SiO_2-doped samples exhibited better B_3D conversion. SiO_2 could help to form a strong interaction between NiO with the support, which inhibited Ni agglomeration at high temperature, improved the Ni dispersion, and enhanced the hydrogenation activity. B_1D selectivity was mainly influenced by the quantity of Lewis acid sites in addition to the Ni dispersion. The catalyst with a silica loading of 6.4% demonstrated an excellent selectivity of 75.18%(by 13% higher than the contrastive Ni/Al_2O_3 catalyst), which was attributed to the larger amount of Lewis acid sites and the moderate interaction between NiO with the support, which could facilitate the nickel dispersion on a preferable surface area of 176.3 m^2/g of support.

Catalytic Hydrogenation Performance of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone over Ni/γ-Al_2O_3 Catalysts

Supported nickel-based catalysts were prepared by the incipient wetness impregnation method for the selective hydrogenation of methyl isobutyl ketone to methyl isobutyl carbinol in a fixed-bed reactor. The effects of the nickel source,Ni loading, calcination time, and calcination temperature on the hydrogenation performance were studied. The experimental results showed that the Ni/γ-Al_2O_3 catalyst demonstrated the highest catalytic performance under the preparation conditions by using nickel nitrate as the nickel source with a NiO loading of 20%, followed by calcination at 440°C for 5h. In addition,this catalyst showed the largest specific surface area, best crystal structure, highest active component content, smallest particle size, and uniform distribution of NiO on the surface of the carrier. The nickel-based catalyst prepared using the optimized conditions exhibited a 96.1% conversion of methyl isobutyl ketone, with a methyl isobutyl carbinol selectivity of 99.6%. The described procedure is very effective for the preparation of methyl isobutyl carbinol using methyl isobutyl ketone as the feedstock.

Effects of pretreatment and reduction on the Co/Al_2O_3 catalyst for CO hydrogenation

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of preadsorbed CO at different temperatures, calcination temperatures, the combined influence of reduction temperature and time, and pretreatment using hydrogen or syngas as reduction agents on the F-T synthesis （FTS） activity and selectivity of Co/Al2O3 catalyst. The reactivity of the carbon species at higher preadsorption temperature with H2 in TPSR decreased, whereas the carbon-containing species showed higher reactivity over Co/Al2O3 catalyst with low calcination temperature. This agreed well with the order of catalytic activity for F-T synthesis on this catalyst. The catalytic activity of the catalyst varied with reduction temperature and time remarkably. CODEX optimization gave an optimum reduction temperature of 756 K and reduction time of 6.2 h and estimated C5＋ yield perfectly. The pretreatment of Co/Al2O3 catalyst with different reduction agents （hydrogen or syngas） showed important influences on the catalytic performance. A high CO conversion and C5＋ yield were obtained on the catalyst reduced by hydrogen, whereas methane selectivity on the catalyst reduced by syngas was much higher than that on the catalyst reduced by hydrogen.

Preparation of Cu/ZnO/Al_2O_3 catalysts in a solvent-free routine for CO hydrogenation

The synthesis of methanol and dimethyl ether(DME) from CO hydrogenation has been investigated on Cu-based catalysts.A series of Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts were prepared using a solvent-free routine which involved a direct blend of copper/zinc/aluminum salts and citric acid,followed by calcination at 450 °C.The calcination processes were monitored using thermogravimetry differential scanning calorimetry(TG-DSC).Catalysts were further characterized using N2 adsorption,scanning electronic microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),N2O oxidation followed by H2 titration,and temperature-programmed reduction with H2(H2-TPR).The reduction processes were also monitored with in-situ XRD.The physicochemical properties of catalysts depended strongly on the types of precursor salts,and catalysts prepared using Al acetate and Cu nitrate as starting materials had a larger surface area,larger exposed metallic copper surface area,and lower reduction temperature.The CO hydrogenation performances of these catalysts were compared and discussed in terms of their structures.Catalysts prepared with copper nitrate,zinc and aluminum acetates exhibited the highest catalytic activity.

Oxidative desulfurization of dibenzothiophene over Fe promoted Co–Mo/Al_2O_3 and Ni–Mo/Al_2O_3 catalysts using hydrogen peroxide and formic acid as oxidants

This work reports the enhancing effect of a highly cost effective and efficient metal, Fe, incorporation to Co or Ni based Mo/Al2O3 catalysts in the oxidative desulfurization （ODS） of dibenzothiophene （DBT） using H2O2 and formic acid as oxidants. The influence of operating parameters i.e. reaction time, catalyst dose, reaction temperature and oxidant amount on oxidation process was investigated. Results revealed that 99% DBT conversion was achieved at 60℃ and 150 min reaction time over Fe-Ni-Mo/Al2O3. Fe tremendously enhanced the ODS activity of Co or Ni based Mo/Al2O3 catalysts following the activity order：Fe-Ni-Mo/Al2O3 〉 Fe-Co-Mo/Al2O3 〉 Ni-Mo/Al2O3 〉 Co-Mo/Al2O3, while H2O2 exhibited higher oxidation activity than formic acid over all catalyst systems. Insight about the surface morphology and textural properties of fresh and spent catalysts were achieved using scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, energy dispersive X-ray （EDX） analysis, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy （AAS） and BET surface area analysis, which helped in the interpretation of experimental data. The present study can be deemed as an effective approach on industrial level for ODS of fuel oils crediting to its high efficiency, low process/catalyst cost, safety and mild operating condition.

Characterization and performance of Cu/ZnO/Al_2O_3 catalysts prepared via decomposition of M(Cu,Zn)-ammonia complexes under sub-atmospheric pressure for methanol synthesis from H_2 and CO_2

Methanol synthesis from hydrogenation of CO2 is investigated over Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts prepared by decomposition of M（Cu,Zn）-ammonia complexes （DMAC） at various temperatures.The catalysts were characterized in detail,including X-ray diffraction,N2 adsorption-desorption,N2O chemisorption,temperature-programmed reduction and evolved gas analyses.The influences of DMAC temperature,reaction temperature and specific Cu surface area on catalytic performance are investigated.It is considered that the aurichalcite phase in the precursor plays a key role in improving the physiochemical properties and activities of the final catalysts.The catalyst from rich-aurichalcite precursor exhibits large specific Cu surface area and high space time yield of methanol （212 g/（Lcat·h）;T=513 K,p=3MPa,SV=12000 h-1）.

Methanation of syngas over coral reef-like Ni/Al_2O_3 catalysts

Coral reef-like Ni/Al2O3 catalysts were prepared by co-precipitation of nickel acetate and aluminium nitrate with sodium carbonate aqueous solution in the medium of ethylene glycolye.Methanation of syngas was carried out over coral reef-like Ni/Al2O3 catalysts in a continuous flow type fixed-bed reactor.The structure and properties of the fresh and used catalysts were studied by SEM,N2 adsorption-desorption,XRD,H2-TPR,O2-TPO,TG and ICP-AES techniques.The results showed that the coral reef-like Ni/Al2O3 catalysts exhibited better activity than the conventional Ni/Al2O3-H2O catalysts.The activities of coral reef-like catalysts were in the order of Ni/Al2O3-673Ni/Al2O3-573Ni/Al2O3- 473Ni/Al2O3-773.Ni/Al2O3-673-EG catalyst showed not only good activity and improved stability but also superior resistance to carbon deposition,sintering,and Ni loss.Under the reaction conditions of CO/H2（molar ratio）=1：3,593 K,atmospheric pressure and a GHSV of 2500 h-1,CH4 selectivity was 84.7%,and the CO conversion reached 98.2%.

Effects of Cerium Oxide on Ni/Al_2O_3 Catalysts for Decomposition of CH_4 and C_2H_4

Characteristics of carbon deposition of CH 4 and C 2H 4 decomposition over supported Ni and Ni Ce catalysts were studied by using a pulse reaction as well as BET, TPR, XPS and hydrogen chemisorption techniques. It is found that there is a metal semiconductor interaction (MScI) in the Ni Ce catalyst, and the effect of MScI on the carbon deposition of CH 4 decomposition is opposite to that of C 2H 4. A novel model of carbon deposition of CH 4 or C 2H 4 decomposition was proposed.

Carbon dioxide reforming of methane on monolithic Ni/Al_2O_3-based catalysts

Nickel-alumina catalysts supported on cordierite monoliths of honeycomb structure surpass essentially the conventional granulated ones with respect to the output in carbon dioxide reforming of methane. Adjusting the surface acid-base properties of catalysts by introduction of alkali metal （Na, K） oxides inhibits the carbonization and as a result, improves the operational stability of these catalysts. An effect of promotion of nickel-alumina based composite doped by lanthanum oxide is found. This effect, caused by an additional route for the CO2 activation on Ni-La2O3/Al2O3/cordierite catalyst, is displayed in increase of methane conversion under conditions of an oxidant excess.

前驱体干燥法对非晶态Ni-B/γ-Al_2O_3催化剂性能的影响

Amorphous Ni B/γ Al 2O 3 catalyst 1 is prepared with chemical reduction by KBH 4 solution after wetness impregnation and desiccation at 70 ℃ first and then at 110 ℃ for thorough water removal. Its higher catalytic activity than amorphous Ni B/γ Al 2O 3 catalyst 2, prepared by conventional one step desiccation procedure at 110 ℃, is identified in liquid phase benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane. Both catalysts are characterized by XRD and SEM, Ni B/γ Al 2O 3 catalyst 1 has a higher active specific surface area and dispersion degree, which can be assigned to more effective distribution of nickel salt over the support during desiccation, thus resulting in its superior activity in benzene hydrogenation.

气相苯加氢低Ni/改性Al_2O_3催化剂性能评价

通过对γ－Ａｌ２Ｏ３载体进行化学改性处理，把Ｎｉ的含量降低（在５％以内）制得气相苯加氢低Ｎｉ／改性Ａｌ２Ｏ３催化剂。考察反应条件对其催化活性影响，并对催化剂的活性稳定性、耐热性、抗毒物能力进行评价。

Ni/Al_2O_3上甲烷二氧化碳氧气转化制备合成气的研究

在固定床流动反应装置上，从活性组分的负载量、载体的焙烧温度、反应温度、空速等几个方面考察了Ｎｉ／Ａｌ２Ｏ３催化剂对ＣＨ４ＣＯ２Ｏ２转化制备合成气的催化活性，发现采用１１００℃焙烧的γＡｌ２Ｏ３载体制备的镍负载量为９．１７ｗ％的Ｎｉ／Ａｌ２Ｏ３催化剂，在原料气配比为ＣＨ４∶ＣＯ２∶Ｏ２＝１∶１∶０．５时，低温高空速有利于甲烷部分氧化反应的进行，而高温低空速却有利于甲烷二氧化碳重整反应的进行。通过对催化剂的寿命考察可知，Ｎｉ／Ａｌ２Ｏ３催化剂对ＣＨ４ＣＯ２Ｏ２转化制备合成气具有较好的选择性和稳定性。

制备条件对低Ni/Al_2O_3催化活性的影响

用含Ｐ、Ｍｏ的改性剂处理工业γ－Ａｌ２Ｏ３载体，制备了一种性能很好的低Ｎｉ／Ａｌ２Ｏ３催化剂，并考察了制备条件对其催化活性的影响，得到最佳的制备条件。

Ni/Al_2O_3催化2-甲基呋喃加氢制2-甲基四氢呋喃性能的研究

采用浸渍法制备了不同NiO含量的Ni/Al_2O_3催化剂,并进行了2-甲基呋喃加氢制2-甲基四氢呋喃性能的考察。结果表明,在制备的NiO负载量为10%、20%、25%、30%和40%的Ni/Al_2O_3催化剂中,随着NiO负载量增加,加氢反应的选择性与2-甲基呋喃的转化率均呈现出先增加后减小的趋势。其原因是由于适当增加NiO负载量有利于催化剂表面活性中心的形成,有利于加氢反应的进行;但是过度负载的NiO容易堵塞Al_2O_3载体中的介孔通道,降低反应的转化率与选择性。在釜式反应器中进行反应,对加氢反应条件进行了优化,发现在反应压力为3 MPa、反应温度150℃、机械搅拌速率为1000 r/min时,Ni/Al_2O_3催化2-甲基呋喃加氢制2-甲基四氢呋喃具有较高的选择性。当NiO负载量为25%时,2-甲基四氢呋喃的选择性最高为97.1%,2-甲基呋喃的转化率达到99.4%。

MgO添加量对CO甲烷化Ni-Al2O3催化剂结构和性能的影响

采用溶液燃烧法制备CO甲烷化Ni基催化剂,考察助剂MgO添加量对催化剂结构和性能的影响,并探讨MgO添加量-催化剂结构-CO甲烷化性能的构效关系。结果表明,MgO添加质量分数6%的催化剂具有适当的还原温度,其CO转化率、CH 4选择性和收率分别高达99%、97%和94.5%。催化剂寿命实验表明,在24 h反应时间内,6%MgO添加量的催化剂上CO转化率和CH 4选择性分别高达96%和94%以上,表现出较高的活性、选择性和稳定性。

Renewable hydrogen production from steam reforming of glycerol(SRG)over ceria-modified Y-alumina supported Ni catalyst

Excess crude glycerol derived as a by-product from biodiesel industry prompts the need to valorise glycerol to value-added chemicals.In this context,catalytic steam reforming of glycerol(SRG) was proposed as a promising and sustainable alternative for producing renewable hydrogen(H2).Herein,the development of nickel(Ni) supported on ceria-modified mesoporous γ-alumina(γ-Al2 O3) catalysts and their applications in catalytic SRG(at550-750℃ atmospheric pressure and weight hourly space velocity,WHSV,of 44,122 ml·g^-1·h^-1(STP)) is presented.Properties of the developed catalysts were characterised using many technique s.The findings show that ceria modification improved Ni dispersion on γ-Al2 O3 catalyst support with highly active small Ni particles,which led to a remarkable catalytic performance with the total glycerol conversion(ca.99%),glycerol conversion into gaseous products(ca.77%) and H2 yield(ca.62%).The formation rate for H2 production(14.4 ×10^(-5)mol·s^-1·g^-1, TOF(H2)=3412 s^-1) was significantly improved with the Ni@12 Ce-Al2 O3 catalyst,representing nearly a 2-fold increase compared with that of the conventional Ni@AI2 O3 catalyst.In addition,the developed catalyst also exhibited comparatively high stability(for 12 h) and coke resistance ability.

Al_2O_3负载镍基催化剂上CO_2氢甲烷化研究

通过对 Ni/Al2 O3及添加 Ce O2 的 Ni/Al2 O3催化剂上 CO2 氢甲烷化反应的研究发现 ,在反应过程中 ,该体系的催化剂上并不产生 CO,添加 Ce O2 后能显著提高甲烷产率 .原位漫反射红外光谱研究发现 ,甲烷可通过表面 CO- 2 物种加氢或表面甲酸盐加氢两种途径产生 ,且第二种途径更有效 ;添加 Ce O2 可通过在较低温度时形成较多的表面甲酸盐来提高 CO2

Monolithic Mesh-Type Fe-Pd/γ-Al₂O₃/Al Bifunctional Catalysts for Electro-Fenton Degradation of Rhodamine B

A novel Fe-Pd bifunctional catalyst supported on mesh-type γ-Al2O3/Al was prepared and applied in the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB). The monolithic mesh-type Fe-Pd/γ-Al2O3/Al bifunctional catalyst could be separated from the solution directly and could synthesize H2O2 in situ. The characterization results showed that Fe could improve the dispersion of Pd0, and the electronic interactions between Pd and Fe could increase the Pd0 contents on the catalyst, which increased the productivity of H2O2. Furthermore, DFT calculations proved that the addition of Fe could inhibit the dissociation of O2 and promote the nondissociative hydrogenation of O2 on the surface of Fe-Pd/γ-Al2O3/Al, which resulted in the increasement of H2O2 selectivity. Finally, the in-situ synthesized H2O2 by Pd was furtherly decomposed in situ by Fe to generateOH radicals to degrade organic pollutants. Therefore, Fe-Pd/ γ-Al2O3/Al catalysts exhibited excellent catalytic activity in the in-situ synthesis of H2O2 and the degradation of RhB due to the synergistic effects between Pd and Fe on the catalyst. It provided a new idea for the design of bifunctional electro-Fenton catalysts. Ten cycles of experiments showed that the catalytic activity of Fe-Pd/γ-Al2O3/Al catalyst could be maintained for a long time.