To investigate the effects of chlorine on the Au/ceria catalysts,the adsorption of gold or chlorine and their coadsorpiton on the stoichiometric and partially reduced CeO2（111） surfaces are studied from the first pr...To investigate the effects of chlorine on the Au/ceria catalysts,the adsorption of gold or chlorine and their coadsorpiton on the stoichiometric and partially reduced CeO2（111） surfaces are studied from the first principles.It is found that the adsorption of Au is significantly enhanced by the chlorine preadsorption on the stoichiometric CeO2（111） surface;while on the partially reduced CeO2（111） surface,the preadsorbed chlorine inhabits the oxygen vacancy（which is the preferred adsorption site for gold）,leading to a CeOCl phase and the dramatical weakening of the Au adsorption.Therefore,chlorine on the CeO2（111） surface can affect the Au adsorption thus the activity of the Au/CeO2 catalyst.展开更多
Cu electrocatalysts have been demonstrated to have unique ability to reduce CO_(2)to various high value-added C_(2) products like ethylene and alcohols.However,realizing high selectivity of C_(2) products are still a ...Cu electrocatalysts have been demonstrated to have unique ability to reduce CO_(2)to various high value-added C_(2) products like ethylene and alcohols.However,realizing high selectivity of C_(2) products are still a main challenge due to complex CO_(2)electroreduction pathways and small opportunity of Csingle bondC coupling reactions.Here,we found the origin of enhanced CO_(2)electroreduction reaction activity and product selectivity towards C_(2) products and Csingle bondC coupling mechanism at halogen atoms-adsorbed Cu/H_(2)O interfaces,the corresponding CO_(2)electroreduction evolution mechanisms at the halogen atoms-modified Cu/H_(2)O interfaces are systematically studied via theoretical modeling and calculations.The calculated results indicate that halide anions modifications are beneficial to CO dimerization into OCCO dimer,especially Cl^(-)-adsorbed Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface has the optimum activity and selectivity towards OCCO dimer,subsequent Cl-adsorbed Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface can selectively reduce CO_(2)into C_(2)H_(4) product.The function relationship between adsorption free energy of Cl atom and electrode potential explain why the adsorption of Cl^(-)can enhance selectivity of C_(2)H_(4) product.The determinations of onset potentials indicate that electroreduction pathways of CO_(2)towards C_(2)H_(4) product are facile to take place and further explain the origin of the significantly enhanced CO production activity and C_(2)H_(4) product selectivity.This work on selective realization of CO_(2)electroreduction towards C_(2)H_(4) product via Cl^(-)-modified Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface provide a theoretical guideline for how to selectively realize other high value-added C_(2) products.展开更多
In this study,the enhancement of catalytic activity of ceria when modified with co-catalysts such as graphitic carbon nitride and silver was establishe d.The material was synthe sized using phytogenic combustion metho...In this study,the enhancement of catalytic activity of ceria when modified with co-catalysts such as graphitic carbon nitride and silver was establishe d.The material was synthe sized using phytogenic combustion method,a green alternative to the traditional preparative routes.The catalyst was characterized using XRD,FTIR,SEM,EDX,XPS and TEM techniques.The synergistic effect of the composite CeO2/g-C3 N4/Ag was tested for catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol in the prese nce of sodium borohydride.The reaction was carried out at room tempe rature without any light source or exte rnal stirring.The individual and combined effects of four parameters,viz.,concentration of 4-NP,amount of catalyst,amount of NaBH4 and time for the reduction of reduction 4-NP were investigated using Box-Behnken design of response surface methodology(RSM).This statistical model was used to optimize the reaction conditions for maximum reduction of 4-NP.The optimum conditions for the reduction reaction are found to be 0.01 mmol/L 4-NP,15 mg catalyst,20 mg NaBH4 and 13.7 min time interval.展开更多
Four kinds of CeO2-ZrO2 mixed oxides, i.e., a physical mixture of ceria and zirconia （CZP）, zirconia-coated ceria （ZCC）, ceria-coated zirconia （CCZ） and a chemical mixture of celia and zirconia （CZC）, were pre...Four kinds of CeO2-ZrO2 mixed oxides, i.e., a physical mixture of ceria and zirconia （CZP）, zirconia-coated ceria （ZCC）, ceria-coated zirconia （CCZ） and a chemical mixture of celia and zirconia （CZC）, were prepared. The oxygen storage capacity （OSC） measurements at 500℃ were performed under transient and stationary reaction conditions. All the curves of CO2 evolution during CO-O2 cycles presented a bimodal shape. The fast peak was primarily the result of the reaction of CO with the oxygen from the oxides, which was mainly determined by the nature of the material The sec- ond peak was mostly related to the CO2 adsorption behavior and was highly influenced by the surface area and the number of surface active sites. As a result, OSC activity of the samples followed in the order of CZC 〉 CCZ 〉 ZCC=CZP.展开更多
Friction stir processing（FSP） was utilized to produce surface composites by incorporating nano-sized cerium oxide（CeO2） and silicon carbide（SiC） particles individually and in combined form into the Al5083 alloy ...Friction stir processing（FSP） was utilized to produce surface composites by incorporating nano-sized cerium oxide（CeO2） and silicon carbide（SiC） particles individually and in combined form into the Al5083 alloy matrix. The study signified the role of these reinforcements on microstructure and wear behavior of the resultant surface composite layers. The wear characteristics of the resultant mono and hybrid surface composite layers were investigated using a pin-on-disc wear tester at room temperature. The microstructural observations of FSPed regions and the worn out surfaces were performed by optical and scanning electron microscopy. Considerable grain refinement and uniform distribution of reinforcement particles were achieved inside the nugget zone. All the composite samples showed higher hardness and wear resistance compared to the base metal. Among the composite samples, the hybrid composite（Al5083/CeO2/SiC） revealed the highest wear resistance and the lowest friction coefficient, whereas the Al5083/SiC composite exhibited the highest hardness, i.e., 1.5 times as hard as that of the Al5083 base metal. The enhancement in wear behavior of the hybrid composites was attributed to the solid lubrication effect provided by CeO2 particles. The predominant wear mechanism was identified as severe adhesive in non-composite samples, which changed to abrasive wear and delamination in the presence of reinforcing particles.展开更多
Ceria-based catalytic materials are known for their crystal-face-dependent catalytic properties.To obtain a molecular-level understanding of their surface chemistry,controlled synthesis of ceria with well-defined surf...Ceria-based catalytic materials are known for their crystal-face-dependent catalytic properties.To obtain a molecular-level understanding of their surface chemistry,controlled synthesis of ceria with well-defined surface structures is required.We have thus studied the growth of CeOx nanostructures(NSs)and thin films on Pt(111).The strong metal-oxide interaction has often been invoked to explain catalytic processes over the Pt/CeOx catalysts.However,the Pt-CeOx interaction has not been understood at the atomic level.We show here that the interfacial interaction between Pt and ceria could indeed affect the surface structures of ceria,which could subsequently determine their catalytic chemistry.While ceria on Pt(111)typically exposes the CeO2(111)surface,we found that the structures of ceria layers with a thickness of three layers or less are highly dynamic and dependent on the annealing temperatures,owing to the electronic interaction between Pt and CeOx.A two-step kinetically limited growth procedure was used to prepare the ceria film that fully covers the Pt(111)substrate.For a ceria film of^3–4 monolayer(ML)thickness on Pt(111),annealing in ultrahigh vacuum(UHV)at 1000 K results in a surface of CeO2(100),stabilized by a c-Ce2O3(100)buffer layer.Further oxidation at 900 K transforms the surface of the CeO2(100)thin film into a hexagonal CeO2(111)surface.展开更多
CO oxidation at ceria surfaces has been studied for decades,and many efforts have been devoted to understanding the effect of surface reduction on the catalytic activity.In this work,we theoretically studied the CO ox...CO oxidation at ceria surfaces has been studied for decades,and many efforts have been devoted to understanding the effect of surface reduction on the catalytic activity.In this work,we theoretically studied the CO oxidation on the clean and reduced CeO_(2)(111)surfaces using different surface cells to dete rmine the relationships between the reduction degrees and calculated reaction energetics.It is found that the calculated barrier for the direct reaction between CO and surface lattice O drastically decreases with the increase of surface reduction degree.From electronic analysis,we found that the surface reduction can lead to the occurrence of localized electrons at the surface Ce,which affects the charge distribution at surface O.As the result,the surface O becomes more negatively charged and therefore more active in reacting with CO.This work then suggests that the localized 4 f electron reservoir of Ce can act as the"pseudo-anion"at reduced CeO_(2) surfaces to activate surface lattice O for catalytic oxidative reactions.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11174070,51401078,and 11147006)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2012M521399)+2 种基金the Postdoctoral Research Sponsorship in Henan Province,China(Grant No.2011038)the Foundation for the Key Young Teachers of Henan Normal UniversityStart-up Foundation for Doctors of Henan Normal University,China
文摘To investigate the effects of chlorine on the Au/ceria catalysts,the adsorption of gold or chlorine and their coadsorpiton on the stoichiometric and partially reduced CeO2（111） surfaces are studied from the first principles.It is found that the adsorption of Au is significantly enhanced by the chlorine preadsorption on the stoichiometric CeO2（111） surface;while on the partially reduced CeO2（111） surface,the preadsorbed chlorine inhabits the oxygen vacancy（which is the preferred adsorption site for gold）,leading to a CeOCl phase and the dramatical weakening of the Au adsorption.Therefore,chlorine on the CeO2（111） surface can affect the Au adsorption thus the activity of the Au/CeO2 catalyst.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2025JJ50059)Key Program of Hunan University of Arts and Science(No.23ZZ03)Aid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan Province and National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21303048).
文摘Cu electrocatalysts have been demonstrated to have unique ability to reduce CO_(2)to various high value-added C_(2) products like ethylene and alcohols.However,realizing high selectivity of C_(2) products are still a main challenge due to complex CO_(2)electroreduction pathways and small opportunity of Csingle bondC coupling reactions.Here,we found the origin of enhanced CO_(2)electroreduction reaction activity and product selectivity towards C_(2) products and Csingle bondC coupling mechanism at halogen atoms-adsorbed Cu/H_(2)O interfaces,the corresponding CO_(2)electroreduction evolution mechanisms at the halogen atoms-modified Cu/H_(2)O interfaces are systematically studied via theoretical modeling and calculations.The calculated results indicate that halide anions modifications are beneficial to CO dimerization into OCCO dimer,especially Cl^(-)-adsorbed Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface has the optimum activity and selectivity towards OCCO dimer,subsequent Cl-adsorbed Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface can selectively reduce CO_(2)into C_(2)H_(4) product.The function relationship between adsorption free energy of Cl atom and electrode potential explain why the adsorption of Cl^(-)can enhance selectivity of C_(2)H_(4) product.The determinations of onset potentials indicate that electroreduction pathways of CO_(2)towards C_(2)H_(4) product are facile to take place and further explain the origin of the significantly enhanced CO production activity and C_(2)H_(4) product selectivity.This work on selective realization of CO_(2)electroreduction towards C_(2)H_(4) product via Cl^(-)-modified Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface provide a theoretical guideline for how to selectively realize other high value-added C_(2) products.
文摘In this study,the enhancement of catalytic activity of ceria when modified with co-catalysts such as graphitic carbon nitride and silver was establishe d.The material was synthe sized using phytogenic combustion method,a green alternative to the traditional preparative routes.The catalyst was characterized using XRD,FTIR,SEM,EDX,XPS and TEM techniques.The synergistic effect of the composite CeO2/g-C3 N4/Ag was tested for catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol in the prese nce of sodium borohydride.The reaction was carried out at room tempe rature without any light source or exte rnal stirring.The individual and combined effects of four parameters,viz.,concentration of 4-NP,amount of catalyst,amount of NaBH4 and time for the reduction of reduction 4-NP were investigated using Box-Behnken design of response surface methodology(RSM).This statistical model was used to optimize the reaction conditions for maximum reduction of 4-NP.The optimum conditions for the reduction reaction are found to be 0.01 mmol/L 4-NP,15 mg catalyst,20 mg NaBH4 and 13.7 min time interval.
基金Project supported by the National"973"Project (2004CB719503)"863"Project (2006AA060303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50502023)
文摘Four kinds of CeO2-ZrO2 mixed oxides, i.e., a physical mixture of ceria and zirconia （CZP）, zirconia-coated ceria （ZCC）, ceria-coated zirconia （CCZ） and a chemical mixture of celia and zirconia （CZC）, were prepared. The oxygen storage capacity （OSC） measurements at 500℃ were performed under transient and stationary reaction conditions. All the curves of CO2 evolution during CO-O2 cycles presented a bimodal shape. The fast peak was primarily the result of the reaction of CO with the oxygen from the oxides, which was mainly determined by the nature of the material The sec- ond peak was mostly related to the CO2 adsorption behavior and was highly influenced by the surface area and the number of surface active sites. As a result, OSC activity of the samples followed in the order of CZC 〉 CCZ 〉 ZCC=CZP.
基金financial support provided by Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran
文摘Friction stir processing（FSP） was utilized to produce surface composites by incorporating nano-sized cerium oxide（CeO2） and silicon carbide（SiC） particles individually and in combined form into the Al5083 alloy matrix. The study signified the role of these reinforcements on microstructure and wear behavior of the resultant surface composite layers. The wear characteristics of the resultant mono and hybrid surface composite layers were investigated using a pin-on-disc wear tester at room temperature. The microstructural observations of FSPed regions and the worn out surfaces were performed by optical and scanning electron microscopy. Considerable grain refinement and uniform distribution of reinforcement particles were achieved inside the nugget zone. All the composite samples showed higher hardness and wear resistance compared to the base metal. Among the composite samples, the hybrid composite（Al5083/CeO2/SiC） revealed the highest wear resistance and the lowest friction coefficient, whereas the Al5083/SiC composite exhibited the highest hardness, i.e., 1.5 times as hard as that of the Al5083 base metal. The enhancement in wear behavior of the hybrid composites was attributed to the solid lubrication effect provided by CeO2 particles. The predominant wear mechanism was identified as severe adhesive in non-composite samples, which changed to abrasive wear and delamination in the presence of reinforcing particles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10674042)Innovation Scientists and Technicians Troop Construction Projects of Henan Province,China(104200510014)~~
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFB0602205,2016YFA0202803,2017YFA0303104)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB17020200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21473191,91545204)~~
文摘Ceria-based catalytic materials are known for their crystal-face-dependent catalytic properties.To obtain a molecular-level understanding of their surface chemistry,controlled synthesis of ceria with well-defined surface structures is required.We have thus studied the growth of CeOx nanostructures(NSs)and thin films on Pt(111).The strong metal-oxide interaction has often been invoked to explain catalytic processes over the Pt/CeOx catalysts.However,the Pt-CeOx interaction has not been understood at the atomic level.We show here that the interfacial interaction between Pt and ceria could indeed affect the surface structures of ceria,which could subsequently determine their catalytic chemistry.While ceria on Pt(111)typically exposes the CeO2(111)surface,we found that the structures of ceria layers with a thickness of three layers or less are highly dynamic and dependent on the annealing temperatures,owing to the electronic interaction between Pt and CeOx.A two-step kinetically limited growth procedure was used to prepare the ceria film that fully covers the Pt(111)substrate.For a ceria film of^3–4 monolayer(ML)thickness on Pt(111),annealing in ultrahigh vacuum(UHV)at 1000 K results in a surface of CeO2(100),stabilized by a c-Ce2O3(100)buffer layer.Further oxidation at 900 K transforms the surface of the CeO2(100)thin film into a hexagonal CeO2(111)surface.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFA0208602)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21825301)。
文摘CO oxidation at ceria surfaces has been studied for decades,and many efforts have been devoted to understanding the effect of surface reduction on the catalytic activity.In this work,we theoretically studied the CO oxidation on the clean and reduced CeO_(2)(111)surfaces using different surface cells to dete rmine the relationships between the reduction degrees and calculated reaction energetics.It is found that the calculated barrier for the direct reaction between CO and surface lattice O drastically decreases with the increase of surface reduction degree.From electronic analysis,we found that the surface reduction can lead to the occurrence of localized electrons at the surface Ce,which affects the charge distribution at surface O.As the result,the surface O becomes more negatively charged and therefore more active in reacting with CO.This work then suggests that the localized 4 f electron reservoir of Ce can act as the"pseudo-anion"at reduced CeO_(2) surfaces to activate surface lattice O for catalytic oxidative reactions.
