Pt nanoparticles entrapped in ordered mesoporous carbons:An efficient catalyst for the liquid-phase hydrogenation of nitrobenzene and its derivatives

Pt nanoparticles entrapped in ordered mesoporous CMK-3 carbons with p6mm symmetry were prepared using a facile impregnation method, and the resulting materials were characterized using X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, N2 adsorption-desorption, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The Pt nanoparticles were highly dispersed in the CMK-3 with 43.7% dispersion. The Pt/CMK-3 catalyst was an effective catalyst for the liquid-phase hydrogenation of nitrobenzene and its derivatives under the experimental conditions studied here. The Pt/CMK-3 catalyst was more active than commercial Pt/C catalyst in most cases. A highest turnover frequency of 43.8 s-1 was measured when the Pt/CMK-3 catalyst was applied for the hydrogenation of 2-methyl-nitrobenzene in ethanol under optimal conditions. It is worthy of note that the Pt/CMK-3 catalyst could be recycled easily, and could be reused at least fourteen times without any loss in activity or selectivity for the hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in ethanol.

Preparation of Ni/bentonite catalyst and its applications in the catalytic hydrogenation of nitrobenzene to aniline

Ni supported on bentonite was prepared by the impregnation method with different nickel contents, applied to the hydrogenation of nitrobenzene to aniline in a fixed-bed reactor, and it was characterized by X-ray diffraction（XRD）, H2-temperature programmed reduction（H2-TPR）, and X-ray photoelectron spectrometry（XPS）. The results showed that Ni/bentonite catalyst with 20 wt% nickel content provided a higher conversion of nitrobenzene and selectivity of aniline compared to other catalysts. NiO was the precursor of the active component of the catalyst, and the small crystallite size as well as the highly dispersed NiO on the Ni/bentonite-20 catalyst, contributed to the catalytic performance. The hydrogenation of nitrobenzene was carried out at 300℃ with a H_2 gaseous hourly space velocity of 4800 ml·（g cat）^-1·h^-1and a nitrobenzene liquid hourly space velocity of4.8 ml·（g cat）^-1·h^-1 over Ni/bentonite-20. A 95.7% nitrobenzene conversion and 98.8% aniline selectivity were obtained. While the nitrobenzene liquid hourly space velocity was 4.8 ml·（g cat）^-1·h^-1, the yield of aniline was more than 95.0% during a 10-hour reaction.

Catalytic Hydrogenation of Nitrobenzene to Aniline by Ag/γ-Fe_2O_3

The Ag/γ-Fe_2O_3 nanocomposite was synthesized by solvothermal reduction method via using ferric nitrate and silver nitrate as raw materials, and ethylene glycol as the reducing agent. The composite was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, and energy dispersive X-ray. The prepared Ag/γ-Fe_2O_3 was used for the catalytic hydrogenation of nitrobenzene to aniline by hydrazine hydrate. The factors such as the silver content in the catalyst, reaction time, reaction temperature and the regeneration of catalyst were investigated. The results showed that the yield of aniline reached 100% by utilizing the 1%wt（nitrobenzene） Ag/γ-Fe_2O_3 for the catalytic hydrogenation of nitrobenzene for 3 h to obtain aniline at 78 ℃, hydrazine hydrate as the hydrogen source, while the silver content in the catalyst was 3%mol.

Multiple Confined-Zone-Based Nickel Hydrogenation Catalyst Made by Shanxi Institute of Coal Chemistry

The Shanxi Institute of Coal Chemistry,Chinese Academy of Sciences has designed and prepared a multiple confined-zone-based nickel hydrogenation catalyst by means of the atomic layer deposition(ALD)technology.In comparison with the non-confined-zone based catalyst,the multiple confined-zone-based nickel catalyst possesses an enhanced catalytic reactivity and catalytic stability for hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde and nitrobenzene.

Effects of Coexisting Substances on Nitrobenzene Degradation with O_3/H_2O_2 Process in High-Gravity Fields

This study used nitrobenzene as the simulated pollutant to study the effects of common inorganic sodium salts and organics on nitrobenzene degradation by O_3/H_2O_2 in high-gravity fields. The experiment results showed that the highgravity technology could increase the nitrobenzene removal rate by improving the ozone transfer efficiency and ozone dissolution. Coexisting substances had different effects on the degradation kinetics of nitrobenzene in high-gravity fields. Among such substances, Na_2CO_3, NaOH, Na_3PO_4, and NaNO_3 accelerated the removal of nitrobenzene. The main action principle of nitrobenzene degradation by O_3/H_2O_2 is that the additives can increase the pH value of the solution, stimulate ozonolysis, generate hydroxyl radicals(·OH), and improve oxidation efficiency. By contrast, NaCl, NaHCO_3, NaHSO_4, ethanol(C_2H_5OH), acetic acid(CH_3COOH), formic acid(HCOOH), and tert-butyl alcohol(TBA) inhibited nitrobenzene removal. When NaHCO_3, CH_3COOH, or HCOOH were added, the pH value of the solution decreased and free radical chain reactions were hindered. However, NaCl, NaHCO_3, C_2H_5OH, and TBA consumed ·OH radicals and inhibited nitrobenzene removal.

Surface Properties of Cu Doped La-Ni Intermetallic Compounds

A series of Cu-doped La-Ni intermetallic compounds(LaN5-xCux, x = 0-4) was studied. The bulk structure and surface composition of the samples were detected before and after they were used as catalyst for nitrobenzene hydrogennation. The catalytic properties of the intermetallic compounds depend on the surface region composition, especially on the valence of the metal ions.

Single-atom Fe with Fe_(1)N_(3) structure showing superior performances for both hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation of nitrobenzene

The design of non-noble metal heterogeneous catalyst with superior performance for selective hydrogenation or transfer hydrogenation of nitroarenes to amines is significant but challenging.Herein,a single-atom Fe supported by nitrogen-doped carbon(Fe_(1)/N-C)catalyst is reported.The Fe_(1)/N-C sample shows superior performances for the selective hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation of nitrobenzene to aniline at different temperatures.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations show that the superior catalytic activity for the selective hydrogenation at lower temperatures could be attributed to the effective activation of the reactant and intermediates by the Fe_(1)/N-C.Moreover,the excellent performance of Fe_(1)/N-C for the selective transfer hydrogenation could be attributed to that the reaction energy barrier for dehydrogenation of isopropanol can be overcome by elevated temperatures.