Numerical Investigation on 1,3-Butadiene/Propyne Co-pyrolysis and Insight into Synergistic Effect on Aromatic Hydrocarbon Formation

A numerical investigation on the co-pyrolysis of 1,3-butadiene and propyne is performed to explore the synergistic effect between fuel components on aromatic hydrocarbon formation. A detailed kinetic model of 1,3-butadiene/propyne co-pyrolysis with the sub-mechanism of aromatic hydrocarbon formation is developed and validated on previous 1,3-butadiene and propyne pyrolysis experiments. The model is able to reproduce both the single component pyrolysis and the co-pyrolysis experiments, as well as the synergistic effect between 1,3- butadiene and propyne on the formation of a series of aromatic hydrocarbons. Based on the rate of production and sensitivity analyses, key reaction pathways in the fuel decomposition and aromatic hydrocarbon formation processes are revealed and insight into the synergistic effect on aromatic hydrocarbon formation is also achieved. The synergistic effect results from the interaction between 1,3-butadiene and propyne. The easily happened chain initiation in the 1,3-butadiene decomposition provides an abundant radical pool for propyne to undergo the H-atom abstraction and produce propargyl radical which plays key roles in the formation of aromatic hydrocarbons. Besides, the 1,3-butadiene/propyne co-pyrolysis includes high concentration levels of C3 and C4 precursors simultaneously, which stimulates the formation of key aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene and naphthalene.

Reaction Mechanism of One-Step Conversion of Ethanol to 1,3-Butadiene over Zn-Y/BEA and Superior Catalysts Screening

The one-step conversion of ethanol to 1,3-butadiene has achieved a breakthrough with the development of beta zeolite supported dual metal catalysts.However,the reaction mechanism from ethanol to butadiene is complex and has not yet been fully elucidated,and no catalyst screening effort has been done based on central metal atoms.In this work,density functional theory(DFT)calculations were employed to study the mechanism of one-step conversion of ethanol to butadiene over ZnY/BEA catalyst.The results show that ethanol dehydrogenation prefers to proceed on Zn site with a reaction energy of 0.77 eV in the rate-determining step,and the aldol condensation to produce butadiene prefers to proceed on Y site with a reaction energy of 0.69 eV in the rate-determining step.Based on the mechanism revealed,six elements were selected to replace Y for screening superior combination of Zn-M/BEA(M=Sn,Nb,Ta,Hf,Zr,Ti;BEA:beta polymorph A)for this reaction.As a result,Zn-Y/BEA(0.69 eV)is proven to be the most preferring catalyst compared with the other six ones,and Zn-Zr/BEA(0.85 eV),Zn-Ti/BEA(0.87 eV),and Zn-Sn/BEA(0.93 eV)can be potential candidates for the conversion of ethanol to butadiene.This work not only provides mechanistic insights into one-step catalytic conversion of ethanol to butadiene over Zn-Y/BEA catalyst but also offers more promising catalyst candidates for this reaction.

Conversion of ethanol to 1,3-butadiene over Ag-ZrO_(2)/SiO_(2) catalysts:The role of surface interfaces

A series of Ag-ZrO_(2)/SiO_(2) catalysts with different metal-support interfaces were synthesized in an effort to elucidate the roles of specific interfaces in controlling the ethanol to 1,3-butadiene conversion and selectivity.According to the results of detailed characterizations(e.g.CO/pyridine-DRIFTS,XPS,TEM,NH3-TPD,and ^(1)H MAS NMR),it was found that the Ag-O-Si interfaces significantly enhanced the dehydrogenation of ethanol while the presence of ZrO_(2) improved the interaction between Ag and ZrO_(2)/SiO_(2),creating more Ag^(δ+)active sites.The high dispersion of ZrO_(2) on SiO_(2) generated abundant Zr-O-Si interfaces with medium and weak Lewis acidity,promoting the condensation of acetaldehyde to crotonaldehyde.These Zr-O-Si interfaces in close interaction with Ag^(δ+)species played a critical role in the enhanced H transfer during the MPV reduction of crotonaldehyde to crotyl alcohol.The synergies among the interfaces resulted in retarded ethanol dehydration reactivity,balanced ethanol dehydrogenation and condensation reactions,and a subsequent high 1,3-butadiene yield.

In Situ IR Spectroscopic Study on the Hydrogenation of 1,3-Butadiene on Fresh Mo_2C/γ-Al_2O_3 Catalyst

The surface species formed from the adsorption of 1,3-butadiene and 1,3-butadiene hydrogenation over the fresh Mo2C/γ-Al2O3 catalyst was studied by in situ IR spectroscopy. It is found that 1,3-butadiene adsorption on the Mo2C/γ-Al2O3 catalyst mainly forms π-adsorbed butadiene(πs and πd) and σ-bonded surface species. These species are adsorbed mainly on the surface Moδ+(0<δ<2) sites as evidenced by co-adsorption of 1,3-butadiene and CO on the fresh Mo2C/γ-Al2O3 catalyst. The IR spectrometric analysis show that hydrogenation of 1,3-butadiene over fresh Mo2C/γ-Al2O3 catalyst produces mainly butane coupled with a small portion of butene. The selectivity of butene during the hydrogenation of 1,3-butadiene over fresh Mo2C/γ-Al2O3 catalyst might be explained by the adsorption mode of adsorbed 1,3-butadiene. Additionally, the active sites of the fresh Mo2C/γ-Al2O3 catalyst may be covered by coke during the hydrogenation reaction of 1,3-butadiene. The treatment with hydrogen at 673 K cannot remove the coke deposits from the surface of the Mo2C/γ-Al2O3 catalyst.

Polymerization of 1,3-Butadiene with Catalysts Based on Cobalt Dichloride Complexes with Aminophosphines: Switching the Regioselectivity by Varying the MAO/Co Molar Ratio

Several novel cobalt dichloride complexes with amino-phosphine bidentate ligands were synthesized and characterized.For some of them single crystals were obtained and their molecular structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method.All the complexes were then used in combination with MAO for the polymerization of 1,3-butadiene,obtaining polymers with different structures(i.e.,predominantly 1,2 or cis-1,4)mainly depending on the type of ligand and on the MAO/Co molar ratio.The behavior of these novel catalysts was compared with that exhibited,in the polymerization of the same monomer,by the systems CoCl_(2)(PR3)2-MAO and CoCl_(2)(PRPh2)2-MAO(R=alkyl or cycloalkyl group),and by the systems based on cobalt dichloride complexes with various bi-and tridentate ligands(e.g.,diphosphines,bis-imines,pyridyl-imines,bis-iminopyridines).The comparison between the different systems allowed us to make some clarity about the actual and effective role played by the various types of ligands in the polymerization of conjugated dienes with catalytic systems CoCl_(2)(L)-MAO,in which L=mono-,bi-,or tri-dentate ligand.

New ZnCe catalyst encapsulated in SBA-15 in the production of 1,3-butadiene from ethanol

ZnO-CeO2/SBA-15 catalysts were prepared by two kinds of solid-state grinding method and used for the production of 1,3-butadiene(1,3-BD) from ethanol.A mixture of SBA-15(with or without organic template) and metal precursors were ground in solid-state.The obtained catalysts were characterized by TG,N2 adsorption-desorption,TEM,XRD,Py-FTIR and NH_3-TPD techniques.Superior dispersion of metal oxides and more exposed acid sites were achieved on the catalyst lOZn_1Ce_5-AS with the presence of organic template in SBA-15 during the solid-state grinding process.The catalytic performance was evaluated in a fixed-bed reactor and a 1,3-butadiene selectivity of as high as 45% is achieved.This is attributed to the coupling effect of Zn and Ce species in the mesopores of SBA-15,in which Zn promotes ethanol dehydrogenation and Ce enhances aldol-condensation,respectively.Additionally,solvent-free method inspires new catalyst synthesis strategy for the production of 1,3-butadiene from ethanol.

Polymerization of 1,3-Butadiene Catalyzed by Cobalt(Ⅱ) and Nickel(Ⅱ) Complexes Bearing Pyridine-2-imidate Ligands

Cobalt and nickel complexes （la-ld and 2a-2d, respectively） supported by 2-imidate-pyridine ligands were synthesized and used for 1,3-butadiene polymerization. The complexes were characterized by IR and element analysis, and complex la was further characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The solid state structure of complex la displayed a distorted tetrahedral geometry. Upon activation with ethylaluminum sesquichloride （EASC）, all the complexes showed high activities toward 1,3-butadiene polymerization. The cobalt complexes produced polymers with high cis-1,4 contents and high molecular weights, while the nickel complexes displayed low cis-l,4 selectivity and the resulting polymers had low molecular weights. The catalytic activities of the complexes highly depended on the ligand structure. With the increment of polymerization temperature, the cis-1,4 content and the molecular weight of the resulting polymer decreased.

Synthesis of 4-Trifluoromethylated 1,3-Butadienes via Palladium Catalyzed Heck Reaction

1,3-Butadiene plays a key role in modern synthetic chemistry and biochemistry because it is a key intermediate in the synthesis of many drugs.A new and effective method for the synthesis of 4-trifluoromethylated 1,3-butadiene through the fluorinated Heck reaction catalyzed by Pd(0)is described.Without additives,1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene(an inexpensive CF3 structural unit that is harmless to ozone)reacts with enamide to synthesize 4-trifluoromethylated 1,3-butadienes with good yield,high regioselectivity and chemical selectivity,and strong tolerance of substrate functional groups such as alkynes,aldehyde,and ester groups.

Oxidative Dehydrogenation of 1-Butene to 1,3-Butadiene Using CO2 over Cr-SiO2 Catalysts Prepared by Sol-gel Method

A series of Cr-SiO2 catalysts with a Cr content（mass fraction） ranging from 0.5% to 9% was prepared by a sol-gel method. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, N2 adsorption, EDX elemental mapping, Raman spectros- copy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, XPS and H2-TPR, and their catalytic behavior in the dehydrogenation of 1-butene to 1,3-butadiene（BD） using CO2 as a soft oxidant was studied. The initial BD yield is well correlated with the amount of Cr6~ in the fresh catalysts. The highest BD yield of ca. 34% is achieved on the catalysts with 5%--9% Cr at 600 ~C -1 -1 and weight hourly space velocity（WHSV） of 4.5 g＇geat＇h ~ The promoting effect of CO2 on the BD yield was ob- served, which can be attributed to the reaction coupling between a simple dehydrogenation of 1-butene and the re- verse water-gas shift reaction as well as regaining the oxidation state（lattice oxygen） of reduced Cr3＋ species due to the mild oxidation ability of CO2. The Cr-SiO2 catalyst exhibits higher BD yield than the Cr catalyst supported on SBA-15, which is attributed to the higher amount of Cr6＋ present on the former catalyst.

Living Polymerization of 1,3-Butadiene Catalyzed by Half-titanocene Complex Bearing Dibenzhydryl-substituted Aryloxide Ligand

Half-titanocene complexes bearing dibenzhydryl-substituted aryloxide ligands （2a-2d） were prepared. Among them, 2e adopted a three-legged distorted tetrahedral geometry evidenced by X-ray crystallography. The poly-1,3-butadiene with high molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution was obtained by using these complexes as the catalysts activated with methylaluminoxane （MAO）. The catalytic activities of the complexes depended on their structures. The Ti-- O--C bond in the complexes with large angle afforded them with higher activity, while Cp＊-based complexes exhibited lower activities than the Cp-based analogues. The activity of complex increased with increasing the polymerization temperature while the selectivity remained no change, indicating the high thermal stability. Furthermore, the polymerization of 1,3-butadiene catalyzed by 2a/MAO at 0 ℃ has been found in a living fashion.

Aggregation-Induced Emission of Hexaphenyl-1,3-butadiene

A new type of AlE molecules based on hexaphenyl-1,3-butadienes was reported with respect to the synthesis and characterization. This material exhibited different maximum emission wavelength and enhanced emission intensity at different aggregate state （amorphous and crystalline state）.

Efficient purification of 1,3-butadiene

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一种胶粘剂的裂解GC-MS分析

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Conversion of Bioethanol to Olefins over ZrO_(2) Catalyst

Ethylene and 1,3-butadiene are important organic chemical raw materials.Petroleum hydrocarbon cracking is the most widely used method for ethylene fabrication worldwide.In this study,the use of a ZrO_(2) catalyst,which can be easily synthesized,for the efficient conversion of bioethanol to ethylene and 1,3-butadiene was analyzed.X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,temperature-programmed desorption,and Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy analyses were used to evaluate the surface properties of ZrO_(2).The selectivity of ZrO_(2) toward ethylene and 1,3-butadiene was as high as 98.2%.Catalyst selectivity toward dehydration or dehydrogenation products depends on the nature of the weak acid-base catalytic sites,whereas high-strength base and intermediate-strength acid catalytic sites selectively yield ethylene.

Applying an AIE type fluorescent probe in the detection of tetracycline antibiotics

The typical representative TPB(tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiene)molecule with AIE effect was used as a fluorescent probe,and the specific recognition of tetracycline antibiotics was achieved through the comparison of the experimental results of the quenching of TPB by nine antibiotics of different types,which indicated that tetracycline antibiotics were found to quench TPB to the greatest extent,while the quenching of other antibiotics(e.q.chloramphenicol,aminoglycoside,sulfonamides,and quinolone)was not obvious.Then the quantitative relationship between the concentration of antibiotic solution and the effect of fluorescence quench was investigated by taking oxytetracycline among tetracycline antibiotics as an example,and the detection limit was calculated.Finally,it was found that the UV absorption spectra of tetracycline hydrochloride and the fluorescence excitation spectra of TPB had high overlap,while the overlap between the UV absorption spectra of other antibiotics,such as sulfadimethoxine,and the fluorescence laser spectrum of TPB was low,which fulfilled the fluorescence internal filtering effect.The fluorescence probe has stable properties,low cost and strong anti-interference ability,which makes the method more valuable in the practical detection of tetracycline.This study indicates great potent in the detection of antibiotics.