A novel gas-phase electrocatalytic cell containing a low-temperature proton exchange membrane(PEM)was developed to electrochemically convert CO_2into organic compounds.Two different Cu-based cathode catalysts(Cu and C...A novel gas-phase electrocatalytic cell containing a low-temperature proton exchange membrane(PEM)was developed to electrochemically convert CO_2into organic compounds.Two different Cu-based cathode catalysts(Cu and Cu–C)were prepared by physical vapor deposition method(sputtering)and subsequently employed for the gas-phase electroreduction of CO_2at different temperatures(70–90°C).The prepared electrodes Cu and Cu–C were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoemission spectroscopy(XPS)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).As revealed,Cu is partially oxidized on the surface of the samples and the Cu and Cu–C cathodic catalysts were comprised of a porous,continuous,and homogeneous film with nanocrystalline Cu with a grain size of 16 and 8 nm,respectively.The influence of the applied current and temperature on the electro-catalytic activity and selectivity of these materials was investigated.Among the two investigated electrodes,the pure Cu catalyst film showed the highest CO_2specific electrocatalytic reduction rates and higher selectivity to methanol formation compared to the Cu–C electrode,which was attributed to the higher particle size of the former and lower Cu O/Cu ratio.The obtained results show potential interest for the possible use of electrical renewable energy for the transformation of CO_2into valuable products using low metal loading Cu based electrodes(0.5 mg Cu cm^(-2))prepared by sputtering.展开更多
Highly active and selective Cu/SiO2 catalysts for hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate（DMO） to ethylene glycol（EG） were successfully prepared by means of a convenient one-pot synthetic method with tetraethoxysi lane...Highly active and selective Cu/SiO2 catalysts for hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate（DMO） to ethylene glycol（EG） were successfully prepared by means of a convenient one-pot synthetic method with tetraethoxysi lane（TEOS） as the source of silica. XRD, H2-TPR, SEM, TEM, XRF and N2 physisorption measurements were performed to characterize the texture and structure of Cu/SiO2 catalysts with different copper loadings. The active components were highly dispersed on SiO2 supports. Furthermore, the coexistence of Cu0 and Cu＋ contributed a lot to the excellent performance of Cu-TEOS catalysts. The DMO conversion reached 100% and the EG selectivity reached 95% at 498 K and 2 MPa with a high liquid hourly space velocity over the 27-Cu-TEOS catalyst with an actual cop per loading of 19.0%（mass fraction）.展开更多
Cu/ZrO2/SiO2 are efficient catalysts for the selective hydrogenation of CO2 to CH3OH. In order to understand the role of ZrO2 in these mixed-oxides based catalysts, in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy has been carri...Cu/ZrO2/SiO2 are efficient catalysts for the selective hydrogenation of CO2 to CH3OH. In order to understand the role of ZrO2 in these mixed-oxides based catalysts, in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy has been carried out on the Cu and Zr K-edge. Under reaction conditions, Cu remains metallic, while Zr is present in three types of coordination environment associated with 1) bulk ZrO2, 2) coordinatively saturated and 3) unsaturated Zr(Ⅳ) surface sites. The amount of coordinatively unsaturated Zr surface sites can be quantified by linear combination fit of reference X-Ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectra and its amount correlates with CH3OH formation rates, thus indicating the importance of Zr(Ⅳ) Lewis acid surface sites in driving the selectivity toward CH3OH. This finding is consistent with the proposed mechanism, where CO2 is hydrogenated at the interface between the Cu nanoparticles that split H2 and Zr(Ⅳ) surface sites that stabilizes reaction intermediates.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to prepare iron-based catalysts supported on silica by autocombustion method for directly using for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis（FTS） without a reduction step. The effect of different citr...The purpose of this study was to prepare iron-based catalysts supported on silica by autocombustion method for directly using for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis（FTS） without a reduction step. The effect of different citric acid（CA）：iron nitrate（N） molar ratios and acid types on the FTS performance of catalysts were investigated. The CA：N molar ratios had an important influence on the formation of iron active phases and FTS activity. The iron carbide（FexC）, which is known to be one of the iron active phases, was demonstrated by the X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Increasing the CA：N molar ratios up to 0.1 increased CO conversion of catalyst to 86.5%, which was then decreased markedly at higher CA：N molar ratios. An excess of CA resulted in carbon residues covering the catalyst surface and declined FTS activity. The optimal catalyst（CA：N molar ratio = 0.1） achieved the highest CO conversion when compared with other autocombustion catalysts as well as reference catalyst prepared by impregnation method, followed by a reduction step. The autocombustion method had the advantage to synthesize more efficient catalysts without a reduction step. More interestingly, iron-based FTS catalysts need induction duration at the initial stage of FTS reaction even after reduction, because metallic iron species need time to be transformed to FexC. But here, even if without reduction, FexC was formed directly by autocombustion and induction period was eliminated during FTS reaction.展开更多
The effects of ethanol vapor pretreatment on the performance of CrOx/SiO2 catalysts during the dehydrogenation of propane to propylene were studied with and without the presence of CO2.The catalyst pretreated with eth...The effects of ethanol vapor pretreatment on the performance of CrOx/SiO2 catalysts during the dehydrogenation of propane to propylene were studied with and without the presence of CO2.The catalyst pretreated with ethanol vapor exhibited better catalytic activity than the pristine CrOx/SiO2,generating 41.4% propane conversion and 84.8% propylene selectivity.The various catalyst samples prepared were characterized by X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,temperature-programmed reduction,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and reflectance UV-Vis spectroscopy.The data show that coordinative Cr^3＋ species represent the active sites during the dehydrogenation of propane and that these species serve as precursors for the generation of Cr^3＋.Cr^3＋ is reduced during the reaction,leading to a decrease in catalytic activity.Following ethanol vapor pretreatment,the reduced CrOx in the catalyst is readily re-oxidized to Cr^6＋ by CO2.The pretreated catalyst thus exhibits high activity during the propane dehydrogenation reaction by maintaining the active Cr^3＋ states.展开更多
A series of indium oxide‐modified Cu/SiO2catalysts were synthesized and used to produce ethanol via methyl acetate hydrogenation.In‐Cu/SiO2catalyst containing1.0wt%In2O3exhibited the best catalytic activity and stab...A series of indium oxide‐modified Cu/SiO2catalysts were synthesized and used to produce ethanol via methyl acetate hydrogenation.In‐Cu/SiO2catalyst containing1.0wt%In2O3exhibited the best catalytic activity and stability.The physicochemical properties of the synthesized catalysts were investigated using several characterization methods and the results showed that introducing suitable indium to Cu/SiO2increased the copper dispersion,diminished the copper crystallite size,and enriched the surface Cu+concentration.Furthermore,the Cu/SiO2catalyst gradually deactivated during the stability test,which was mainly attributed to copper sintering and the valence change in surface copper species.In contrast,indium addition can inhibit the thermal transmigration and accumulation of copper nanoparticles to stabilize the catalyst.?2018,Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences.Published by Elsevier B.V.All rights reserved.展开更多
Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction(CO_(2)RR)represents an innovative technology for energy conversion by converting CO_(2)into value-added multi-carbon fuels and chemicals,with copper(Cu)-based catalysts playin...Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction(CO_(2)RR)represents an innovative technology for energy conversion by converting CO_(2)into value-added multi-carbon fuels and chemicals,with copper(Cu)-based catalysts playing a pivotal role as the only known metallic capable of driving such multi-carbon product formation.However,pure Cu catalysts suffer from intrinsic limitations,including suboptimal selectivity toward desired hydrocarbons due to unstable key intermediate,and rapid deactivation caused by catalyst surface reconstruction under operational conditions.Cu-based alloy catalysts address the challenges of low selectivity,poor stability,and high overpotential in the electrocatalytic reduction of CO_(2)by optimizing intermediate adsorption and enhancing reaction kinetics.This review systematically examines the catalytic mechanisms,design principles,and performance of Cu alloys in steering CO_(2)RR pathways toward key products(CO,HCOOH,CH_(4),C_(2)H_(4),and C_(2+)alcohols).By alloying Cu with secondary metals(e.g.,Ag,Zn,Sn,or rare-earth elements),bimetallic electronic effects modulate intermediate adsorption energetics(^(*)CO,^(*)COOH,^(*)OCHO)and enhance C–C coupling kinetics.We propose future directions integrating in situ characterization and machine learning-driven alloy design to bridge fundamental understanding with industrial application.This work provides a comprehensive roadmap for developing nextgeneration Cu alloy catalysts to enable efficient CO_(2)valorization in a carbon–neutral energy landscape.展开更多
Methyl glycolate is a good solvent and can be used as feedstock for the synthesis of some important organic chemicals. Catalytic hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate （DMO） over copper-silver catalyst supported on silic...Methyl glycolate is a good solvent and can be used as feedstock for the synthesis of some important organic chemicals. Catalytic hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate （DMO） over copper-silver catalyst supported on silica was studied. The Cu-Ag/SiO2 catalyst supported on silica sol was prepared by homogeneous deposition-precipitation of the mixture of aqueous euprammonia complex and silica sol. The proper active temperature of Cu-Ag/SiO2 catalyst for hydrogenation of DMO was 523-623 K. The most preferable reaction conditions for methyl glycolate （MG） were optimized： temperature at 468-478 K, 40-60 mesh catalyst diameter, H2/DMO ratio 40, and 1.0 h^-1 of LHSV.展开更多
Cu/SiO2 catalysts prepared by a convenient and efficient method using the urea hydrolysis deposition-precipitation （UHDP） technique have been proposed focusing on the effect of copper loading.The texture,structure a...Cu/SiO2 catalysts prepared by a convenient and efficient method using the urea hydrolysis deposition-precipitation （UHDP） technique have been proposed focusing on the effect of copper loading.The texture,structure and composition are systematically characterized by ICP,FTIR,N 2-physisorption,N2O chemisorption,TPR,XRD and XPS.The formation of copper phyllosilicate is observed in Cu/SiO2 catalyst by adopting UHDP method,and the amount of copper phyllosilicate is related to copper loading.It is found the structure properties and catalytic performance is profoundly affected by the amount of copper phyllosilicate.The excellent catalytic activity is attributed to the synergetic effect between Cu0 and Cu ＋.DMO conversion and EG selectivity are determined by the amount of Cu0 and Cu＋,respectively.The proper copper loading （30 wt%） provides with the highest ratio of Cu ＋ /Cu0,giving rise to the highest EG yield of 95% under the reaction conditions of p=2.0 MPa,T=473 K,H2/DMO=80 and LHSV=1.0h-1.展开更多
CeO2 was synthesized via sol-gel process and used as supporter to prepare CuO/CeO2, Cu/CeO2 catalysts by impregnation method. The catalytic properties and characterization of CeO2, CuO/CeO2 and Cu/CeO2 catalysts were ...CeO2 was synthesized via sol-gel process and used as supporter to prepare CuO/CeO2, Cu/CeO2 catalysts by impregnation method. The catalytic properties and characterization of CeO2, CuO/CeO2 and Cu/CeO2 catalysts were examined by means of a microreactor-GC system, HRTEM, XRD, TPR and XPS techniques. The results show that CuO has not catalytic activity and the activity of CeO2 is quite low for CO oxidation. However, the catalytic activity of CuO/CeO2 and Cu/ CeO2 catalysts increases significantly. Furthermore, the activity of CuO/CeO2 is higher than that of Cu/CeO2 catalysts.展开更多
The efficient synthesis of methanol and ethylene glycol via the chemoselective hydrogenation of ethylene carbonate（EC） is important for the sustainable utilization of CO_2 to produce commodity chemicals and fuels. I...The efficient synthesis of methanol and ethylene glycol via the chemoselective hydrogenation of ethylene carbonate（EC） is important for the sustainable utilization of CO_2 to produce commodity chemicals and fuels. In this work, a series of β-cyclodextrin-modified Cu/SiO_2 catalysts were prepared by ammonia evaporation method for the selective hydrogenation of EC to co-produce methanol and ethylene glycol. The structure and physicochemical properties of the catalysts were characterized in detail by N_2 physisorption, XRD, N_2O titration, H_2-TPR, TEM, and XPS/XAES. Compared with the unmodified 25 Cu/SiO_2 catalyst, the involvement of β-cyclodextrin in 5β-25 Cu/SiO_2 could remarkably increase the catalytic activity—excellent activity of 1178 mgEC g_（cat）^（–1） h^（–1） with 98.8%ethylene glycol selectivity, and 71.6% methanol selectivity could be achieved at 453 K. The remarkably improved recyclability was primarily attributed to the remaining proportion of Cu~＋/（Cu^0＋Cu~＋）. Furthermore, the DFT calculation results demonstrated that metallic Cu^0 dissociated adsorbed H_2, while Cu~＋ activated the carbonyl group of EC and stabilized the intermediates. This study is a facile and efficient method to prepare highly dispersed Cu catalysts—this is also an effective and stable heterogeneous catalyst system for the sustainable synthesis of ethylene glycol and methanol via indirect chemical utilization of CO_2.展开更多
The Cu/SiO_2 catalysts were in situ synthesized by the hydrolysis of tetraethyl orthosilicate（TEOS） in one phase solution using ethanol as co-solvent or TEOS/H_2O two phases solution,followed by the precipitation of...The Cu/SiO_2 catalysts were in situ synthesized by the hydrolysis of tetraethyl orthosilicate（TEOS） in one phase solution using ethanol as co-solvent or TEOS/H_2O two phases solution,followed by the precipitation of copper on SiO_2 by ammonia evaporation. In the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate,the catalyst prepared by one phase hydrolysis exhibited higher activity and ethylene glycol（EG） selectivity at lower temperature than that of two phases due to its larger BET surface area and multimodal pore distribution.At 488-503 K,the catalyst prepared in one phase solution with water/ethanol（W/E） volume ratio of 3：1 exhibited 90- 95%EG selectivity,while catalyst prepared by two phase hydrolysis reached 90%EG selectivity only at 498-503 K.展开更多
Copper supported over silica exhibited very high activity and selectivity for the direct synthesis of indole at atmospheric pressure. Under the reaction temperature of 325C,the yield of indole could obtain 88%.
The reduction of carbon emissions in the steel industry is a significant challenge,and utilizing CO_(2) from carbon intensive steel industry off-gases for methanol production is a promising strategy for decarbonizatio...The reduction of carbon emissions in the steel industry is a significant challenge,and utilizing CO_(2) from carbon intensive steel industry off-gases for methanol production is a promising strategy for decarbonization.However,steelwork off-gases typically contain various impurities,including H_(2)S,which can deactivate commercial methanol synthesis catalysts,Cu/ZnO/Al_(2)O_(3)(CZA).Reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction is the predominant side reaction in CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol which can occur at ambient pressure,enabling the decouple of RWGS from methanol production at high pressure.Then,a series of activated CZA catalysts has been in-situ pretreated in 400 ppm H_(2)S/Ar at 250℃and tested for both RWGS reaction at ambient pressure and CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol at high pressure.An innovative decoupling strategy was employed to isolate the RWGS reaction from the methanol synthesis process,enabling the investigation of the evolution of active site structures and the poisoning mechanism through elemental analysis,X-ray Diffraction,X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy,Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy,Temperature Programmed Reduction and CO_(2) Temperature Programmed Desorption.The results indicate that there are different dynamic migration behaviors of ZnO_(x) in the two reaction systems,leading to different poisoning mechanisms.These interesting findings are beneficial to develop sulfur resistant and durable highly efficient catalysts for CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol,promoting the carbon emission reduction in steel industry.展开更多
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 d...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）.展开更多
The atomic structure of the active sites in Cu/CeO2 catalysts is intimately associated with the copper-ceria interaction. Both the shape of ceria and the loading of copper affect the chemical bonding of copper species...The atomic structure of the active sites in Cu/CeO2 catalysts is intimately associated with the copper-ceria interaction. Both the shape of ceria and the loading of copper affect the chemical bonding of copper species on ceria surfaces and the electronic and geometric character of the relevant interfaces. Nanostructured ceria, including particles(polyhedra), rods, and cubes, provides anchoring sites for the copper species. The atomic arrangements and chemical properties of the(111),(110) and(100) facets, preferentially exposed depending on the shape of ceria, govern the copper-ceria interactions and in turn determine their catalytic properties. Also, the metal loading significantly influences the dispersion of copper species on ceria with a specific shape, forming copper layers, clusters, and nanoparticles. Lower copper contents result in copper monolayers and/or bilayers while higher copper loadings lead to multi-layered clusters and faceted particles. The active sites are usually generated via interactions between the copper atoms in the metal species and the oxygen vacancies on ceria, which is closely linked to the number and density of surface oxygen vacancies dominated by the shape of ceria.展开更多
Nickel and nickel-ceria catalysts supported on high surface area silica, with 6 wt% Ni and 20 wt% CeO2 were prepared by microwave assisted(co) precipitation method. The catalysts were investigated by XRD,TPR and XPS a...Nickel and nickel-ceria catalysts supported on high surface area silica, with 6 wt% Ni and 20 wt% CeO2 were prepared by microwave assisted(co) precipitation method. The catalysts were investigated by XRD,TPR and XPS analyses and they were tested in partial oxidation of methane(CPO). The catalytic reaction was carried out at atmospheric pressure in a temperature range of 400–800℃ with a feed gas mixture containing methane and oxygen in a molecular ratio CH4/O2=2. The Ni catalyst exhibited 60% methane conversion with 60% selectivity to CO already at 500℃. On the contrary, the Ni–Ce catalyst was inert to CPO up to 700℃. Moreover, the former catalyst reproduced its activity at the descending temperatures maintaining a good stability at 600℃, over a reaction time of 80 h, whereas the latter one completely deactivated. Test of CH4 temperature programmed surface reaction(CH4-TPSR) revealed a higher methane activation temperature(> 100℃) for the Ni–Ce catalyst as compared to the Ni one. Noticeable improvement of the ceria containing catalyst occurred when the reaction test started at a temperature higher than the methane decomposition temperature. In this case, the sample achieved the same catalytic behavior of the Ni catalyst. As confirmed by XPS analyses, the distinct electronic state of the supported nickel was responsible for the differences in catalytic behavior.展开更多
基金Financial support from the "Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Competitiveness" (Project CTQ2016-75491-R)from Abengoa Researchthe Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Competitiveness for financial support through the Ramón y Cajal Program, Grant: RYC-2015-19230
文摘A novel gas-phase electrocatalytic cell containing a low-temperature proton exchange membrane(PEM)was developed to electrochemically convert CO_2into organic compounds.Two different Cu-based cathode catalysts(Cu and Cu–C)were prepared by physical vapor deposition method(sputtering)and subsequently employed for the gas-phase electroreduction of CO_2at different temperatures(70–90°C).The prepared electrodes Cu and Cu–C were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoemission spectroscopy(XPS)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).As revealed,Cu is partially oxidized on the surface of the samples and the Cu and Cu–C cathodic catalysts were comprised of a porous,continuous,and homogeneous film with nanocrystalline Cu with a grain size of 16 and 8 nm,respectively.The influence of the applied current and temperature on the electro-catalytic activity and selectivity of these materials was investigated.Among the two investigated electrodes,the pure Cu catalyst film showed the highest CO_2specific electrocatalytic reduction rates and higher selectivity to methanol formation compared to the Cu–C electrode,which was attributed to the higher particle size of the former and lower Cu O/Cu ratio.The obtained results show potential interest for the possible use of electrical renewable energy for the transformation of CO_2into valuable products using low metal loading Cu based electrodes(0.5 mg Cu cm^(-2))prepared by sputtering.
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Supporting Plan Through Contract, China(No.2011BAD22B06)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation, China(No. R1110089)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Univer-sities of China(No.2011FZA4012)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No.20090101110034)the Zhejiang Provincial Key Science and Technology Innovation Team, China(No.2009R50012)
文摘Highly active and selective Cu/SiO2 catalysts for hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate（DMO） to ethylene glycol（EG） were successfully prepared by means of a convenient one-pot synthetic method with tetraethoxysi lane（TEOS） as the source of silica. XRD, H2-TPR, SEM, TEM, XRF and N2 physisorption measurements were performed to characterize the texture and structure of Cu/SiO2 catalysts with different copper loadings. The active components were highly dispersed on SiO2 supports. Furthermore, the coexistence of Cu0 and Cu＋ contributed a lot to the excellent performance of Cu-TEOS catalysts. The DMO conversion reached 100% and the EG selectivity reached 95% at 498 K and 2 MPa with a high liquid hourly space velocity over the 27-Cu-TEOS catalyst with an actual cop per loading of 19.0%（mass fraction）.
基金E.L.,K.L.,P.W.,and S.T.are supported by the SCCER-Heat and Energy Storage program
文摘Cu/ZrO2/SiO2 are efficient catalysts for the selective hydrogenation of CO2 to CH3OH. In order to understand the role of ZrO2 in these mixed-oxides based catalysts, in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy has been carried out on the Cu and Zr K-edge. Under reaction conditions, Cu remains metallic, while Zr is present in three types of coordination environment associated with 1) bulk ZrO2, 2) coordinatively saturated and 3) unsaturated Zr(Ⅳ) surface sites. The amount of coordinatively unsaturated Zr surface sites can be quantified by linear combination fit of reference X-Ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectra and its amount correlates with CH3OH formation rates, thus indicating the importance of Zr(Ⅳ) Lewis acid surface sites in driving the selectivity toward CH3OH. This finding is consistent with the proposed mechanism, where CO2 is hydrogenated at the interface between the Cu nanoparticles that split H2 and Zr(Ⅳ) surface sites that stabilizes reaction intermediates.
基金financial support to the Overseas Academic Presentation Scholarship for Graduate Students, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University
文摘The purpose of this study was to prepare iron-based catalysts supported on silica by autocombustion method for directly using for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis（FTS） without a reduction step. The effect of different citric acid（CA）：iron nitrate（N） molar ratios and acid types on the FTS performance of catalysts were investigated. The CA：N molar ratios had an important influence on the formation of iron active phases and FTS activity. The iron carbide（FexC）, which is known to be one of the iron active phases, was demonstrated by the X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Increasing the CA：N molar ratios up to 0.1 increased CO conversion of catalyst to 86.5%, which was then decreased markedly at higher CA：N molar ratios. An excess of CA resulted in carbon residues covering the catalyst surface and declined FTS activity. The optimal catalyst（CA：N molar ratio = 0.1） achieved the highest CO conversion when compared with other autocombustion catalysts as well as reference catalyst prepared by impregnation method, followed by a reduction step. The autocombustion method had the advantage to synthesize more efficient catalysts without a reduction step. More interestingly, iron-based FTS catalysts need induction duration at the initial stage of FTS reaction even after reduction, because metallic iron species need time to be transformed to FexC. But here, even if without reduction, FexC was formed directly by autocombustion and induction period was eliminated during FTS reaction.
基金the financial support from China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2014M560224)
文摘The effects of ethanol vapor pretreatment on the performance of CrOx/SiO2 catalysts during the dehydrogenation of propane to propylene were studied with and without the presence of CO2.The catalyst pretreated with ethanol vapor exhibited better catalytic activity than the pristine CrOx/SiO2,generating 41.4% propane conversion and 84.8% propylene selectivity.The various catalyst samples prepared were characterized by X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,temperature-programmed reduction,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and reflectance UV-Vis spectroscopy.The data show that coordinative Cr^3＋ species represent the active sites during the dehydrogenation of propane and that these species serve as precursors for the generation of Cr^3＋.Cr^3＋ is reduced during the reaction,leading to a decrease in catalytic activity.Following ethanol vapor pretreatment,the reduced CrOx in the catalyst is readily re-oxidized to Cr^6＋ by CO2.The pretreated catalyst thus exhibits high activity during the propane dehydrogenation reaction by maintaining the active Cr^3＋ states.
文摘A series of indium oxide‐modified Cu/SiO2catalysts were synthesized and used to produce ethanol via methyl acetate hydrogenation.In‐Cu/SiO2catalyst containing1.0wt%In2O3exhibited the best catalytic activity and stability.The physicochemical properties of the synthesized catalysts were investigated using several characterization methods and the results showed that introducing suitable indium to Cu/SiO2increased the copper dispersion,diminished the copper crystallite size,and enriched the surface Cu+concentration.Furthermore,the Cu/SiO2catalyst gradually deactivated during the stability test,which was mainly attributed to copper sintering and the valence change in surface copper species.In contrast,indium addition can inhibit the thermal transmigration and accumulation of copper nanoparticles to stabilize the catalyst.?2018,Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences.Published by Elsevier B.V.All rights reserved.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22302222,22072172)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024T170965,2023M743641)+5 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(Y2021056)Joint Fund of the Yulin University and the Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy(YLU-DNL Fund 2022007)the Major Science and Technology Projects of Shanxi Province(202005D121002)the Special Fund for Science and Technology Innovation Teams of Shanxi Province(202304051001007)the Science and Technology Department of Shanxi Province(202303021222409)the Shanxi Provincial Department of Human and Social Resources Security’s Doctor Introduction Program(2024SHB001)。
文摘Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction(CO_(2)RR)represents an innovative technology for energy conversion by converting CO_(2)into value-added multi-carbon fuels and chemicals,with copper(Cu)-based catalysts playing a pivotal role as the only known metallic capable of driving such multi-carbon product formation.However,pure Cu catalysts suffer from intrinsic limitations,including suboptimal selectivity toward desired hydrocarbons due to unstable key intermediate,and rapid deactivation caused by catalyst surface reconstruction under operational conditions.Cu-based alloy catalysts address the challenges of low selectivity,poor stability,and high overpotential in the electrocatalytic reduction of CO_(2)by optimizing intermediate adsorption and enhancing reaction kinetics.This review systematically examines the catalytic mechanisms,design principles,and performance of Cu alloys in steering CO_(2)RR pathways toward key products(CO,HCOOH,CH_(4),C_(2)H_(4),and C_(2+)alcohols).By alloying Cu with secondary metals(e.g.,Ag,Zn,Sn,or rare-earth elements),bimetallic electronic effects modulate intermediate adsorption energetics(^(*)CO,^(*)COOH,^(*)OCHO)and enhance C–C coupling kinetics.We propose future directions integrating in situ characterization and machine learning-driven alloy design to bridge fundamental understanding with industrial application.This work provides a comprehensive roadmap for developing nextgeneration Cu alloy catalysts to enable efficient CO_(2)valorization in a carbon–neutral energy landscape.
文摘Methyl glycolate is a good solvent and can be used as feedstock for the synthesis of some important organic chemicals. Catalytic hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate （DMO） over copper-silver catalyst supported on silica was studied. The Cu-Ag/SiO2 catalyst supported on silica sol was prepared by homogeneous deposition-precipitation of the mixture of aqueous euprammonia complex and silica sol. The proper active temperature of Cu-Ag/SiO2 catalyst for hydrogenation of DMO was 523-623 K. The most preferable reaction conditions for methyl glycolate （MG） were optimized： temperature at 468-478 K, 40-60 mesh catalyst diameter, H2/DMO ratio 40, and 1.0 h^-1 of LHSV.
文摘Cu/SiO2 catalysts prepared by a convenient and efficient method using the urea hydrolysis deposition-precipitation （UHDP） technique have been proposed focusing on the effect of copper loading.The texture,structure and composition are systematically characterized by ICP,FTIR,N 2-physisorption,N2O chemisorption,TPR,XRD and XPS.The formation of copper phyllosilicate is observed in Cu/SiO2 catalyst by adopting UHDP method,and the amount of copper phyllosilicate is related to copper loading.It is found the structure properties and catalytic performance is profoundly affected by the amount of copper phyllosilicate.The excellent catalytic activity is attributed to the synergetic effect between Cu0 and Cu ＋.DMO conversion and EG selectivity are determined by the amount of Cu0 and Cu＋,respectively.The proper copper loading （30 wt%） provides with the highest ratio of Cu ＋ /Cu0,giving rise to the highest EG yield of 95% under the reaction conditions of p=2.0 MPa,T=473 K,H2/DMO=80 and LHSV=1.0h-1.
基金Projected supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20271028) and Tianjin Natural Science Foundation(033602511)
文摘CeO2 was synthesized via sol-gel process and used as supporter to prepare CuO/CeO2, Cu/CeO2 catalysts by impregnation method. The catalytic properties and characterization of CeO2, CuO/CeO2 and Cu/CeO2 catalysts were examined by means of a microreactor-GC system, HRTEM, XRD, TPR and XPS techniques. The results show that CuO has not catalytic activity and the activity of CeO2 is quite low for CO oxidation. However, the catalytic activity of CuO/CeO2 and Cu/ CeO2 catalysts increases significantly. Furthermore, the activity of CuO/CeO2 is higher than that of Cu/CeO2 catalysts.
文摘The efficient synthesis of methanol and ethylene glycol via the chemoselective hydrogenation of ethylene carbonate（EC） is important for the sustainable utilization of CO_2 to produce commodity chemicals and fuels. In this work, a series of β-cyclodextrin-modified Cu/SiO_2 catalysts were prepared by ammonia evaporation method for the selective hydrogenation of EC to co-produce methanol and ethylene glycol. The structure and physicochemical properties of the catalysts were characterized in detail by N_2 physisorption, XRD, N_2O titration, H_2-TPR, TEM, and XPS/XAES. Compared with the unmodified 25 Cu/SiO_2 catalyst, the involvement of β-cyclodextrin in 5β-25 Cu/SiO_2 could remarkably increase the catalytic activity—excellent activity of 1178 mgEC g_（cat）^（–1） h^（–1） with 98.8%ethylene glycol selectivity, and 71.6% methanol selectivity could be achieved at 453 K. The remarkably improved recyclability was primarily attributed to the remaining proportion of Cu~＋/（Cu^0＋Cu~＋）. Furthermore, the DFT calculation results demonstrated that metallic Cu^0 dissociated adsorbed H_2, while Cu~＋ activated the carbonyl group of EC and stabilized the intermediates. This study is a facile and efficient method to prepare highly dispersed Cu catalysts—this is also an effective and stable heterogeneous catalyst system for the sustainable synthesis of ethylene glycol and methanol via indirect chemical utilization of CO_2.
基金supported by the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program(No 2009DFA61050)National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 program)(Nos 2007AA05Z334 & 2009AA05Z407)National Basic Research Program of China(No2007CB210200)
文摘The Cu/SiO_2 catalysts were in situ synthesized by the hydrolysis of tetraethyl orthosilicate（TEOS） in one phase solution using ethanol as co-solvent or TEOS/H_2O two phases solution,followed by the precipitation of copper on SiO_2 by ammonia evaporation. In the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate,the catalyst prepared by one phase hydrolysis exhibited higher activity and ethylene glycol（EG） selectivity at lower temperature than that of two phases due to its larger BET surface area and multimodal pore distribution.At 488-503 K,the catalyst prepared in one phase solution with water/ethanol（W/E） volume ratio of 3：1 exhibited 90- 95%EG selectivity,while catalyst prepared by two phase hydrolysis reached 90%EG selectivity only at 498-503 K.
文摘Copper supported over silica exhibited very high activity and selectivity for the direct synthesis of indole at atmospheric pressure. Under the reaction temperature of 325C,the yield of indole could obtain 88%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22276060 and 21976059)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2024A1515012636)China Scholarship Council Scholarship(No.201906155006)。
文摘The reduction of carbon emissions in the steel industry is a significant challenge,and utilizing CO_(2) from carbon intensive steel industry off-gases for methanol production is a promising strategy for decarbonization.However,steelwork off-gases typically contain various impurities,including H_(2)S,which can deactivate commercial methanol synthesis catalysts,Cu/ZnO/Al_(2)O_(3)(CZA).Reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction is the predominant side reaction in CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol which can occur at ambient pressure,enabling the decouple of RWGS from methanol production at high pressure.Then,a series of activated CZA catalysts has been in-situ pretreated in 400 ppm H_(2)S/Ar at 250℃and tested for both RWGS reaction at ambient pressure and CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol at high pressure.An innovative decoupling strategy was employed to isolate the RWGS reaction from the methanol synthesis process,enabling the investigation of the evolution of active site structures and the poisoning mechanism through elemental analysis,X-ray Diffraction,X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy,Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy,Temperature Programmed Reduction and CO_(2) Temperature Programmed Desorption.The results indicate that there are different dynamic migration behaviors of ZnO_(x) in the two reaction systems,leading to different poisoning mechanisms.These interesting findings are beneficial to develop sulfur resistant and durable highly efficient catalysts for CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol,promoting the carbon emission reduction in steel industry.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2011CB201404)the financial support of the State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation (OSSO) of China
文摘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）.
文摘The atomic structure of the active sites in Cu/CeO2 catalysts is intimately associated with the copper-ceria interaction. Both the shape of ceria and the loading of copper affect the chemical bonding of copper species on ceria surfaces and the electronic and geometric character of the relevant interfaces. Nanostructured ceria, including particles(polyhedra), rods, and cubes, provides anchoring sites for the copper species. The atomic arrangements and chemical properties of the(111),(110) and(100) facets, preferentially exposed depending on the shape of ceria, govern the copper-ceria interactions and in turn determine their catalytic properties. Also, the metal loading significantly influences the dispersion of copper species on ceria with a specific shape, forming copper layers, clusters, and nanoparticles. Lower copper contents result in copper monolayers and/or bilayers while higher copper loadings lead to multi-layered clusters and faceted particles. The active sites are usually generated via interactions between the copper atoms in the metal species and the oxygen vacancies on ceria, which is closely linked to the number and density of surface oxygen vacancies dominated by the shape of ceria.
基金The Executive Programme for Cooperation between Italy and India (Prot.No.MAE01054762017)。
文摘Nickel and nickel-ceria catalysts supported on high surface area silica, with 6 wt% Ni and 20 wt% CeO2 were prepared by microwave assisted(co) precipitation method. The catalysts were investigated by XRD,TPR and XPS analyses and they were tested in partial oxidation of methane(CPO). The catalytic reaction was carried out at atmospheric pressure in a temperature range of 400–800℃ with a feed gas mixture containing methane and oxygen in a molecular ratio CH4/O2=2. The Ni catalyst exhibited 60% methane conversion with 60% selectivity to CO already at 500℃. On the contrary, the Ni–Ce catalyst was inert to CPO up to 700℃. Moreover, the former catalyst reproduced its activity at the descending temperatures maintaining a good stability at 600℃, over a reaction time of 80 h, whereas the latter one completely deactivated. Test of CH4 temperature programmed surface reaction(CH4-TPSR) revealed a higher methane activation temperature(> 100℃) for the Ni–Ce catalyst as compared to the Ni one. Noticeable improvement of the ceria containing catalyst occurred when the reaction test started at a temperature higher than the methane decomposition temperature. In this case, the sample achieved the same catalytic behavior of the Ni catalyst. As confirmed by XPS analyses, the distinct electronic state of the supported nickel was responsible for the differences in catalytic behavior.
