TPPR and XPS characterizations were combined to study the reaction mechanism of CO2reforming of methane to syngas over Co/γ-Al2O3 catalysts. CH4 shows a tendency to form surface carbons by deep dissociation at high t...TPPR and XPS characterizations were combined to study the reaction mechanism of CO2reforming of methane to syngas over Co/γ-Al2O3 catalysts. CH4 shows a tendency to form surface carbons by deep dissociation at high temperatures. CO2 dissociation reaction also occurs at >673K. It is believed that carbide carbons are active species to generate CO by rcacting with o atoms dissociated from CO2. In the reaction,Co(0) particles are responsible for dissociating CH4 to form active C. abstracting an O atom from CO2 molecule, and transferring O atom to C to form CO.展开更多
In situ time-resolved FTIR spectroscopy was used to study the reaction mechanism of partial oxidation of methane (POM) to synthesis gas and the reaction of CH4/O2/He (2/1/45, molar ratio) gas mixture with adsorbed CO ...In situ time-resolved FTIR spectroscopy was used to study the reaction mechanism of partial oxidation of methane (POM) to synthesis gas and the reaction of CH4/O2/He (2/1/45, molar ratio) gas mixture with adsorbed CO species over Rh/SiO2, Ru/γ-Al2O3 and Ru/SiO2 catalysts at 500-600℃. It was found that CO is the primary product of POM reaction over reduced and working state Rh/SiO2 catalysts. Direct oxidation of CH4 is the main pathway of synthesis gas formation over Rh/SiO2 catalyst. CO2 is the primary product of POM over Ru/γ-Al2O3 and Ru/SiO2 catalysts. The dominant reaction pathway for synthesis gas formation over Ru/γ-Al2O3 catalyst is via the reforming reactions of CH4 with CO2 and H2O. For the POM reaction over Rh/SiO2 and Ru/γ-Al2O3 catalysts, consecutive oxidation of surface CO species is an important pathway of CO2 formation.展开更多
The mechanism of collision reaction among protons, N2 and water vapor was theoretically studied using Den-sity Functional Theory. The geometries of reactants, transition states, intermediates and products were optimiz...The mechanism of collision reaction among protons, N2 and water vapor was theoretically studied using Den-sity Functional Theory. The geometries of reactants, transition states, intermediates and products were optimized at the B3LYP/6-311+G** level by the BERNY gradient analysis method. Transition states and intermediates have been identified by vibrational frequency analysis. The relationship among reactants, intermediates, transition states and products was affirmed by IRC calculation. The variations of energy and geometry along the IRC-determined reaction paths were described. The possible reaction pathways were represented and the optimal one was decided from the viewpoint of energy.展开更多
The present paper covers the reactions of M ̄+ +CH_4→M ̄+CH_2+H_2(M=Sc,Y,La)investigated theoretically using ab initio MO methods and reaction channels onthe singlet potential energy surfaces (PESs) examined and disc...The present paper covers the reactions of M ̄+ +CH_4→M ̄+CH_2+H_2(M=Sc,Y,La)investigated theoretically using ab initio MO methods and reaction channels onthe singlet potential energy surfaces (PESs) examined and discusses the reactionmechanism. The results indicate that the formation of M ̄+CH_2 is primarily via a sin-glet H M ̄+ CH_3 intermediate,followed by a four-center elimination of H_2,all ofthese reactions have negative activation energies and the trend of reactivity is La ̄+>Sc ̄+>Y ̄+.展开更多
The catalytic conversion of CO2 to CO via a reverse water gas shift(RWGS)reaction followed by well-established synthesis gas conversion technologies may provide a potential approach to convert CO2 to valuable chemical...The catalytic conversion of CO2 to CO via a reverse water gas shift(RWGS)reaction followed by well-established synthesis gas conversion technologies may provide a potential approach to convert CO2 to valuable chemicals and fuels.However,this reaction is mildly endothermic and competed by a strongly exothermic CO2 methanation reaction at low temperatures.Therefore,the improvement in the low-temperature activities and selectivity of the RWGS reaction is a key challenge for catalyst designs.We reviewed recent advances in the design strategies of supported metal catalysts for enhancing the activity of CO2 conversion and its selectivity to CO.These strategies include varying support,tuning metal–support interactions,adding reducible transition metal oxide promoters,forming bimetallic alloys,adding alkali metals,and enveloping metal particles.These advances suggest that enhancing CO2 adsorption and facilitating CO desorption are key factors to enhance CO2 conversion and CO selectivity.This short review may provide insights into future RWGS catalyst designs and optimization.展开更多
The cognition of active sites in the Ni-based catalysts plays a vital role and remains a huge challenge in improving catalytic performance of low temperature CO_(2) dry reforming of methane(LTDRM).In this work,typical...The cognition of active sites in the Ni-based catalysts plays a vital role and remains a huge challenge in improving catalytic performance of low temperature CO_(2) dry reforming of methane(LTDRM).In this work,typical catalysts of SiO_(2) and γ-Al_(2)O_(3) supported Ni and Ni-Ce were designed and prepared.Importantly,the difference in the chemical speciations of active sites on the Ni-based catalysts is revealed by advanced characterizations and further estimates respective catalytic performance for LTDRM.Results show that larger[Ni0-]particles mixed with[Ni-O-Sin])species on the Ni/SiO_(2)(R)make CH_(4) excessive decomposition,leading to poor activity and stability.Once the Ce species is doped,however,superior activity(59.0%CH_(4) and 59.8%CO_(2) conversions),stability and high H_(2)/CO ratio(0.96)at 600℃ can be achieved on the Ni-Ce/SiO_(2)(R),in comparison with other catalysts and even reported studies.The improved performance can be ascribed to the formation of integral([Ni0_(n))]-[CeⅢ-□-CeⅢ])species on the Ni-Ce/SiO_(2)(R)catalyst,containing highly dispersed[Ni]particles and rich oxygen vacancies,which can synergistically establish a new stable balance between gasification of carbon species and CO_(2) dissocia-tion.With respect to Ni-Ce/γ-Al_(2)O_(3)(R),the Ni and Ce precursors are easily captured by extra-framework Al_(n)-OH groups and further form stable isolated([Ni0_(n))]-[Ni-O-Al_(n)])and[CeⅢ-O-Al_(n)]species.In such a case,both of them preferentially accelerate CO_(2) adsorption and dissociation,causing more car-bon deposition due to the disproportionation of superfuous CO product.This deep distinguishment of chemical speciations of active sites can guide us to further develop new efficient Ni-based catalysts for LTDRM in the future.展开更多
The reaction kinetics of oxidative coupling of methane catalyzed by perovskite was studied in a fixed bed flow reactor.At atmospheric pressure,the reactions were carried out at 725,750 and 775℃,inlet methane to oxyge...The reaction kinetics of oxidative coupling of methane catalyzed by perovskite was studied in a fixed bed flow reactor.At atmospheric pressure,the reactions were carried out at 725,750 and 775℃,inlet methane to oxygen ratios of 2 to 4.5 and gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 100 min^-1.Correlation of the kinetic data has been performed with the proposed mechanisms.The selected equations have been regressed with experimental data accompanied by genetic algorithm (GA) in order to obtain optimized parameters.After investigation the Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism was selected as the best mechanism,and Arrhenius and adsorption parameters of this model were obtained by linear regression.In this research the Marquardt algorithm was also used and its results were compared with those of genetic algorithm.It should be noted that the Marquardt algorithm is sensitive to the selection of initial values and there is possibility to trap in a local minimum.展开更多
Plasma methane (CH_4) conversion in gliding arc discharge was examined. Theresult data of experiments regarding the performance of gliding arc discharge were presented in thispaper. A simulation which is consisted som...Plasma methane (CH_4) conversion in gliding arc discharge was examined. Theresult data of experiments regarding the performance of gliding arc discharge were presented in thispaper. A simulation which is consisted some chemical kinetic mechanisms has been provided toanalyze and describe the plasma process. The effect of total gas flow rate and input frequencyrefers to power consumption have been studied to evaluate the performance of gliding arc plasmasystem and the reaction mechanism of decomposition. Experiment results indicated that the maximumconversion of CH_4 reached 50% at the total gas flow rate of 1 L/min. The plasma reaction wasoccurred at the atmospheric pressure and the main products were C (solid), hydrogen, and acetylene(C_2H_2). The plasma reaction of methane conversion was exothermic reaction which increased theproduct stream temperature around 30-50℃.展开更多
The conversion and utilization of natural gas is of significant meaning to the national economy, even to the everyday life of people. However, it has not become a popular industrial process as expected due to the tech...The conversion and utilization of natural gas is of significant meaning to the national economy, even to the everyday life of people. However, it has not become a popular industrial process as expected due to the technical obstacles. In the past decades, much investigation into the conversion of methane, predominant component of natural gas, has been carried out. Among the possible routes, of methane conversion, the partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas is considered as an effective and economically feasible one. In this article, a brief review of recent studies on the mechanism of the partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas together with catalyst development is wherein presented.展开更多
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)is considered one of the most promising pathways for producing green hydrogen(H2).However,the sluggish kinetic of the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)hinders the ...Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)is considered one of the most promising pathways for producing green hydrogen(H2).However,the sluggish kinetic of the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)hinders the overall efficiency of PEMWE.In the past few decades,ruthenium(Ru)-based materials have been developed as highly active and cost-effective OER catalysts while faced with significant durability challenges.To this end,addressing the durability issues of Ru catalysts is imperative for their practical employment in PEMWE.In this review,state-of-the-art advances in understanding the degradation mechanisms of Ru catalysts in acidic conditions are comprehensively discussed.Then,materials engineering strategies to mitigate degradation through the rational design of stable Ru-catalysts are highlighted.Finally,some prospects are provided in terms of exploring the long-term stability of Ru-based catalysts.This review is anticipated to foster a better understanding of Ru-based catalysts in acidic OER and work on novel strategies for the design of stable Ru-based materials.展开更多
Hematite(α-Fe_(2)O_(3))constitutes one of the most promising photoanode materials for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Recent research on Fe_(2)O_(3)have found a fast OER rate dependence on surface hole density,suggest...Hematite(α-Fe_(2)O_(3))constitutes one of the most promising photoanode materials for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Recent research on Fe_(2)O_(3)have found a fast OER rate dependence on surface hole density,suggesting a multisite reaction pathway.However,the effect of heteroatom in Fe_(2)O_(3)on the multisite mechanism is still poorly understood.Herein we synthesized Fe_(2)O_(3)on Ti substrates(Fe_(2)O_(3)/Ti)to study the oxygen intermediates of OER by light-dark electrochemical scans.We identified the Fe-OH species disappeared and Ti-OH intermediates appeared on Fe_(2)O_(3)/Ti when pH=11‒14,which significantly improved the OER performance of Fe_(2)O_(3)/Ti.Combined with the density functional theory calculations,we propose that Ti atom acts as cocatalyst site and captures proton from neighboring Fe-OH species under highly alkaline condition,thereby promoting the coupling of Fe=O and reducing the energy barrier of the non-electrochemical step.Our work provides a new insight into the role of heteroatom in OER multisite mechanism based on clarifying the reaction intermediates.展开更多
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)as promising alternatives to traditional internal combustion engines have attracted massive concerns to promote their wide application in society.However,the biggest challeng...Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)as promising alternatives to traditional internal combustion engines have attracted massive concerns to promote their wide application in society.However,the biggest challenge to the commercialization of PEMFCs remains the high cost due to the adoption of the platinum group metal(PGM)catalysts in the cathode.展开更多
A comprehensive density functional theory calculation was employed to investigate the possible reaction pathways and mechanisms of methane complete oxidation(CH4+2O2→CO2+2H2O)on different manganese oxides including a...A comprehensive density functional theory calculation was employed to investigate the possible reaction pathways and mechanisms of methane complete oxidation(CH4+2O2→CO2+2H2O)on different manganese oxides including a-MnO2(100)and b-MnO2(111)surfaces.According to a coupling of the Mars-van Krevelen and Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism,the activation energy barrier and the reaction energy of each elementary surface reaction were determined.Our calculated results show that the detailed processes for methane oxidation on two surfaces are different due to the differences in the surface structure.The breaking of the last C–H bond of CH4 moleculeis the rate-determining step with an activation barrier of 0.85 eV for a-MnO2(100)surface.By contrast,the overall reaction rate on b-Mn O2(111)surface is limited by the dissociation of the second O2 molecule adsorbed on the vacancy site,and re-oxidation of the reduced b-MnO2(111)surface by the gaseous oxygen requires a much higher energy barrier of 1.44 eV.As a result,the a-Mn O2(100)exhibits superior activity and durability in the methane oxidation reaction than b-MnO2(111)surface.The present study provides insight into understanding the structure-catalytic activity relationship of the catalysts based on manganese oxides towards the methane oxidation reaction.展开更多
The present paper employed density function theory to investigate two reaction pathways for isomerization of enol ester proposed by Yang(path a) and the present authors(path a), respectively. The base catalytic effect...The present paper employed density function theory to investigate two reaction pathways for isomerization of enol ester proposed by Yang(path a) and the present authors(path a), respectively. The base catalytic effects of solvent triethylamine on these two reactions were also evaluated. It is demonstrated that path B is more preferable than path a due to low barrier height for the rate-determining step.展开更多
文摘TPPR and XPS characterizations were combined to study the reaction mechanism of CO2reforming of methane to syngas over Co/γ-Al2O3 catalysts. CH4 shows a tendency to form surface carbons by deep dissociation at high temperatures. CO2 dissociation reaction also occurs at >673K. It is believed that carbide carbons are active species to generate CO by rcacting with o atoms dissociated from CO2. In the reaction,Co(0) particles are responsible for dissociating CH4 to form active C. abstracting an O atom from CO2 molecule, and transferring O atom to C to form CO.
文摘In situ time-resolved FTIR spectroscopy was used to study the reaction mechanism of partial oxidation of methane (POM) to synthesis gas and the reaction of CH4/O2/He (2/1/45, molar ratio) gas mixture with adsorbed CO species over Rh/SiO2, Ru/γ-Al2O3 and Ru/SiO2 catalysts at 500-600℃. It was found that CO is the primary product of POM reaction over reduced and working state Rh/SiO2 catalysts. Direct oxidation of CH4 is the main pathway of synthesis gas formation over Rh/SiO2 catalyst. CO2 is the primary product of POM over Ru/γ-Al2O3 and Ru/SiO2 catalysts. The dominant reaction pathway for synthesis gas formation over Ru/γ-Al2O3 catalyst is via the reforming reactions of CH4 with CO2 and H2O. For the POM reaction over Rh/SiO2 and Ru/γ-Al2O3 catalysts, consecutive oxidation of surface CO species is an important pathway of CO2 formation.
基金Project supported by Ministry of Education (the training project of elitist) Foundation (No. [2001]3) and the Young Teacher Fund of Northeast Nor-mal University (No. 111382).
文摘The mechanism of collision reaction among protons, N2 and water vapor was theoretically studied using Den-sity Functional Theory. The geometries of reactants, transition states, intermediates and products were optimized at the B3LYP/6-311+G** level by the BERNY gradient analysis method. Transition states and intermediates have been identified by vibrational frequency analysis. The relationship among reactants, intermediates, transition states and products was affirmed by IRC calculation. The variations of energy and geometry along the IRC-determined reaction paths were described. The possible reaction pathways were represented and the optimal one was decided from the viewpoint of energy.
文摘The present paper covers the reactions of M ̄+ +CH_4→M ̄+CH_2+H_2(M=Sc,Y,La)investigated theoretically using ab initio MO methods and reaction channels onthe singlet potential energy surfaces (PESs) examined and discusses the reactionmechanism. The results indicate that the formation of M ̄+CH_2 is primarily via a sin-glet H M ̄+ CH_3 intermediate,followed by a four-center elimination of H_2,all ofthese reactions have negative activation energies and the trend of reactivity is La ̄+>Sc ̄+>Y ̄+.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFB0600900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21676194 and 21873067)for their support。
文摘The catalytic conversion of CO2 to CO via a reverse water gas shift(RWGS)reaction followed by well-established synthesis gas conversion technologies may provide a potential approach to convert CO2 to valuable chemicals and fuels.However,this reaction is mildly endothermic and competed by a strongly exothermic CO2 methanation reaction at low temperatures.Therefore,the improvement in the low-temperature activities and selectivity of the RWGS reaction is a key challenge for catalyst designs.We reviewed recent advances in the design strategies of supported metal catalysts for enhancing the activity of CO2 conversion and its selectivity to CO.These strategies include varying support,tuning metal–support interactions,adding reducible transition metal oxide promoters,forming bimetallic alloys,adding alkali metals,and enveloping metal particles.These advances suggest that enhancing CO2 adsorption and facilitating CO desorption are key factors to enhance CO2 conversion and CO selectivity.This short review may provide insights into future RWGS catalyst designs and optimization.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22006059, 21968015)National Engineering Laboratory for Flue Gas Pollutants Control Technology and Equipment (NEL-KF-201905)+1 种基金Applied Basic Research Program of Yunnan Province, China (202101AU070154, 2019FD034)Analysis and Testing Fund of Kunming University of Science and Technology (2020 T20200006)
文摘The cognition of active sites in the Ni-based catalysts plays a vital role and remains a huge challenge in improving catalytic performance of low temperature CO_(2) dry reforming of methane(LTDRM).In this work,typical catalysts of SiO_(2) and γ-Al_(2)O_(3) supported Ni and Ni-Ce were designed and prepared.Importantly,the difference in the chemical speciations of active sites on the Ni-based catalysts is revealed by advanced characterizations and further estimates respective catalytic performance for LTDRM.Results show that larger[Ni0-]particles mixed with[Ni-O-Sin])species on the Ni/SiO_(2)(R)make CH_(4) excessive decomposition,leading to poor activity and stability.Once the Ce species is doped,however,superior activity(59.0%CH_(4) and 59.8%CO_(2) conversions),stability and high H_(2)/CO ratio(0.96)at 600℃ can be achieved on the Ni-Ce/SiO_(2)(R),in comparison with other catalysts and even reported studies.The improved performance can be ascribed to the formation of integral([Ni0_(n))]-[CeⅢ-□-CeⅢ])species on the Ni-Ce/SiO_(2)(R)catalyst,containing highly dispersed[Ni]particles and rich oxygen vacancies,which can synergistically establish a new stable balance between gasification of carbon species and CO_(2) dissocia-tion.With respect to Ni-Ce/γ-Al_(2)O_(3)(R),the Ni and Ce precursors are easily captured by extra-framework Al_(n)-OH groups and further form stable isolated([Ni0_(n))]-[Ni-O-Al_(n)])and[CeⅢ-O-Al_(n)]species.In such a case,both of them preferentially accelerate CO_(2) adsorption and dissociation,causing more car-bon deposition due to the disproportionation of superfuous CO product.This deep distinguishment of chemical speciations of active sites can guide us to further develop new efficient Ni-based catalysts for LTDRM in the future.
基金supported by the Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (IPPI)
文摘The reaction kinetics of oxidative coupling of methane catalyzed by perovskite was studied in a fixed bed flow reactor.At atmospheric pressure,the reactions were carried out at 725,750 and 775℃,inlet methane to oxygen ratios of 2 to 4.5 and gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 100 min^-1.Correlation of the kinetic data has been performed with the proposed mechanisms.The selected equations have been regressed with experimental data accompanied by genetic algorithm (GA) in order to obtain optimized parameters.After investigation the Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism was selected as the best mechanism,and Arrhenius and adsorption parameters of this model were obtained by linear regression.In this research the Marquardt algorithm was also used and its results were compared with those of genetic algorithm.It should be noted that the Marquardt algorithm is sensitive to the selection of initial values and there is possibility to trap in a local minimum.
文摘Plasma methane (CH_4) conversion in gliding arc discharge was examined. Theresult data of experiments regarding the performance of gliding arc discharge were presented in thispaper. A simulation which is consisted some chemical kinetic mechanisms has been provided toanalyze and describe the plasma process. The effect of total gas flow rate and input frequencyrefers to power consumption have been studied to evaluate the performance of gliding arc plasmasystem and the reaction mechanism of decomposition. Experiment results indicated that the maximumconversion of CH_4 reached 50% at the total gas flow rate of 1 L/min. The plasma reaction wasoccurred at the atmospheric pressure and the main products were C (solid), hydrogen, and acetylene(C_2H_2). The plasma reaction of methane conversion was exothermic reaction which increased theproduct stream temperature around 30-50℃.
文摘The conversion and utilization of natural gas is of significant meaning to the national economy, even to the everyday life of people. However, it has not become a popular industrial process as expected due to the technical obstacles. In the past decades, much investigation into the conversion of methane, predominant component of natural gas, has been carried out. Among the possible routes, of methane conversion, the partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas is considered as an effective and economically feasible one. In this article, a brief review of recent studies on the mechanism of the partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas together with catalyst development is wherein presented.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(grant no.2023-JC-YB-122)the High-level Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Project from Qinchuangyuan of Shaanxi Province(grant no.QCYRCXM-2022-226)the Joint Fund Project-Enterprise-Shaanxi Coal Joint Fund Project(grant no.2021JLM-38).
文摘Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)is considered one of the most promising pathways for producing green hydrogen(H2).However,the sluggish kinetic of the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)hinders the overall efficiency of PEMWE.In the past few decades,ruthenium(Ru)-based materials have been developed as highly active and cost-effective OER catalysts while faced with significant durability challenges.To this end,addressing the durability issues of Ru catalysts is imperative for their practical employment in PEMWE.In this review,state-of-the-art advances in understanding the degradation mechanisms of Ru catalysts in acidic conditions are comprehensively discussed.Then,materials engineering strategies to mitigate degradation through the rational design of stable Ru-catalysts are highlighted.Finally,some prospects are provided in terms of exploring the long-term stability of Ru-based catalysts.This review is anticipated to foster a better understanding of Ru-based catalysts in acidic OER and work on novel strategies for the design of stable Ru-based materials.
文摘Hematite(α-Fe_(2)O_(3))constitutes one of the most promising photoanode materials for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Recent research on Fe_(2)O_(3)have found a fast OER rate dependence on surface hole density,suggesting a multisite reaction pathway.However,the effect of heteroatom in Fe_(2)O_(3)on the multisite mechanism is still poorly understood.Herein we synthesized Fe_(2)O_(3)on Ti substrates(Fe_(2)O_(3)/Ti)to study the oxygen intermediates of OER by light-dark electrochemical scans.We identified the Fe-OH species disappeared and Ti-OH intermediates appeared on Fe_(2)O_(3)/Ti when pH=11‒14,which significantly improved the OER performance of Fe_(2)O_(3)/Ti.Combined with the density functional theory calculations,we propose that Ti atom acts as cocatalyst site and captures proton from neighboring Fe-OH species under highly alkaline condition,thereby promoting the coupling of Fe=O and reducing the energy barrier of the non-electrochemical step.Our work provides a new insight into the role of heteroatom in OER multisite mechanism based on clarifying the reaction intermediates.
文摘Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)as promising alternatives to traditional internal combustion engines have attracted massive concerns to promote their wide application in society.However,the biggest challenge to the commercialization of PEMFCs remains the high cost due to the adoption of the platinum group metal(PGM)catalysts in the cathode.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21773030)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2017J01409)。
文摘A comprehensive density functional theory calculation was employed to investigate the possible reaction pathways and mechanisms of methane complete oxidation(CH4+2O2→CO2+2H2O)on different manganese oxides including a-MnO2(100)and b-MnO2(111)surfaces.According to a coupling of the Mars-van Krevelen and Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism,the activation energy barrier and the reaction energy of each elementary surface reaction were determined.Our calculated results show that the detailed processes for methane oxidation on two surfaces are different due to the differences in the surface structure.The breaking of the last C–H bond of CH4 moleculeis the rate-determining step with an activation barrier of 0.85 eV for a-MnO2(100)surface.By contrast,the overall reaction rate on b-Mn O2(111)surface is limited by the dissociation of the second O2 molecule adsorbed on the vacancy site,and re-oxidation of the reduced b-MnO2(111)surface by the gaseous oxygen requires a much higher energy barrier of 1.44 eV.As a result,the a-Mn O2(100)exhibits superior activity and durability in the methane oxidation reaction than b-MnO2(111)surface.The present study provides insight into understanding the structure-catalytic activity relationship of the catalysts based on manganese oxides towards the methane oxidation reaction.
文摘The present paper employed density function theory to investigate two reaction pathways for isomerization of enol ester proposed by Yang(path a) and the present authors(path a), respectively. The base catalytic effects of solvent triethylamine on these two reactions were also evaluated. It is demonstrated that path B is more preferable than path a due to low barrier height for the rate-determining step.