Metal nanoparticle(NP_S)catalysts exhibit desirable activities in various catalytic reactions.However,the sintering of metal NPs at high-temperatures even in reducing atmospheres limits its practical application.In th...Metal nanoparticle(NP_S)catalysts exhibit desirable activities in various catalytic reactions.However,the sintering of metal NPs at high-temperatures even in reducing atmospheres limits its practical application.In this work,we successfully synthesized TPA-ZSM-5 with pit-type defects by treating the ZSM-5 with tetrahydroxy ammonium hydroxide(TPAOH),which was then used as a support to prepare Ag-based and Cu-based catalysts.Stability testing results show that the Ag/TPA-ZSM-5 catalyst treated at 800℃with H_(2) could maintain the high performance in NH_(3)-SCO and the Cu/TPA-ZSM-5 catalyst treated at 900℃ with N_(2) could maintained its excellent activity in NH_(3)-SCR,however,the activities of Ag/ZSM-5 and Cu/ZSM-5 were drastically decreased or even deactivated after high-temperature treatment.In addition,a series of characterization analyses revealed that the excellent thermal stability is attribute to the presence of pit-type defects in the TPA-ZSM-5 as physical barriers to slow down or even inhibit the Ag NPs and Cu NPs sintering process.The strategy of using the pit-type defects to inhibit the sintering of metal NPs and improve the thermal stability can greatly enhance the practical application of catalysts.展开更多
The CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)is notable for itsmultiple advantages,such as mild reaction conditions,controllable product output,and ease of operation.The chemistry of CO_(2)RR to producemulticarbon products ...The CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)is notable for itsmultiple advantages,such as mild reaction conditions,controllable product output,and ease of operation.The chemistry of CO_(2)RR to producemulticarbon products involvesmultiple electron-proton transfer steps,in which the adsorption of CO intermediates is usually the key rate-determining step of the reaction.Currently,Cu is the only metal catalyst known to efficiently reduce CO_(2) tomulticarbon products,mainly due to its appropriate adsorption energy for CO intermediates.However,single Cu catalysts often face challenges such as excessively high overpotentials and poor selectivity,which limit their potential application in CO_(2) reduction.In recent years,electrochemical CO_(2) reduction using copper-based tandem catalysts has become an effective strategy to enhance the overall performance of CO_(2)RR and a hot topic in the research field.Here we review recent research advances in the field of electrochemical CO_(2)RR where tandemmethods have been applied.Themajor points are the following:(1)the tandem process allows for more precise control of the electrochemical reduction pathway,thereby increasing the yield of the target product while reducing the generation of by-products;(2)Mass transportation of *CO intermediates and spatial management is important for the generation of multicarbon products;(3)a variety of tandem means for upgrading the product to a deeply reduced product are reviewed.展开更多
Copper-based metal-organic frameworks(Cu-MOFs)are a promising multiphase catalyst for catalyzing C-S coupling reactions by virtue of their diverse structures and functions.However,the unpleasant odor and instability o...Copper-based metal-organic frameworks(Cu-MOFs)are a promising multiphase catalyst for catalyzing C-S coupling reactions by virtue of their diverse structures and functions.However,the unpleasant odor and instability of the organosulfur,as well as the mass-transfer resistance that exists in multiphase catalysis,have often limited the catalytic application of Cu-MOFs in C-S coupling reactions.In this paper,a Cu-MOFs catalyst modified by cetyltrimethylammonium bromide(CTAB)was designed to enhance mass transfer by increasing the adsorption of organic substrates using the long alkanes of CTAB.Concurrently,elemental sulfur was used to replace organosulfur to achieve a highly efficient and atom-economical multicomponent C-S coupling reaction.展开更多
The nano ZrO2-supported copper-based catalysts for methane combustion were investigated by means of N2 adsorption, TEM, XRD, H2-TPR techniques and the test of methane oxidation. Two kinds of ZrO2 were used as support,...The nano ZrO2-supported copper-based catalysts for methane combustion were investigated by means of N2 adsorption, TEM, XRD, H2-TPR techniques and the test of methane oxidation. Two kinds of ZrO2 were used as support, one （ZrO2-1） was obtained from the commercial ZrO2 and the other （ZrO2-2） was issued from the thermal decomposition of zirconium nitrate. It was found that the CuO/ZrO2-2 catalyst was more active than CuO/ZrO2-1. N2 adsorption, H2-TPR and XRD measurements showed that larger surface area, better reduction property, presence of tetragonal ZrO2 and higher dispersion of active component for CuO/ZrO2-2 than that of CuO/ZrO2-1. These factors could be the dominating reasons for its higher activity for methane combustion.展开更多
Catalytic wet air oxidation(CWAO) can degrade some refractory pollutants at a low cost to improve the biodegradability of wastewater. However, in the presence of high temperature and high pressure and strong oxidizing...Catalytic wet air oxidation(CWAO) can degrade some refractory pollutants at a low cost to improve the biodegradability of wastewater. However, in the presence of high temperature and high pressure and strong oxidizing free radicals, the stability of catalysts is often insufficient, which has become a bottleneck in the application of CWAO. In this paper, a copper-based catalyst with excellent hydrothermal stability was designed and prepared. TiO_(2) with excellent stability was used as the carrier to ensure the longterm anchoring of copper and reduce the leaching of the catalyst. The one pot sol–gel method was used to ensure the super dispersion and uniform distribution of copper nanoparticles on the carrier, so as to ensure that more active centers could be retained in a longer period. Experiments show that the catalyst prepared by this method has good stability and catalytic activity, and the catalytic effect is not significantly reduced after 10 cycles of use. The oxidation degradation experiment of m-cresol with the strongest biological toxicity and the most difficult to degrade in coal chemical wastewater was carried out with this catalyst. The results showed that under the conditions of 140℃, 2 MPa and 2 h, m-cresol with a concentration of up to 1000 mg·L^(-1) could be completely degraded, and the COD removal rate could reach 79.15%. The biological toxicity of wastewater was significantly reduced. The development of the catalyst system has greatly improved the feasibility of CWAO in the treatment of refractory wastewater such as coal chemical wastewater.展开更多
Various Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts have been synthesized by different aluminum emulsions as aluminum sources and their pertormances tor methanol synthesis from syngas have been investigated. The influences of preparation ...Various Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts have been synthesized by different aluminum emulsions as aluminum sources and their pertormances tor methanol synthesis from syngas have been investigated. The influences of preparation methods of aluminum emulsions on physicochemical and catalytic properties of catalysts were studied by XRD, SEM, XPS,N2 adsorption-desorption techniques and methanol synthesis from syngas. The preparation methods of aluminum emulsions were found to influence the catalytic activity, CuO crystallite size, surface area and Cu0 surface area and reduction process. The results show that the catalyst CN using the aluminum source prepared by addition the ammonia into the aluminum nitrate （NP） exhibited the best catalytic performance for methanol synthesis from syngas.展开更多
Adsorption, surface reaction and process dynamics on the surface of a commercial copper-based catalyst for methanol synthesis from CO/CO2/H2 were systematically studied by means of temperature programmed desorption (T...Adsorption, surface reaction and process dynamics on the surface of a commercial copper-based catalyst for methanol synthesis from CO/CO2/H2 were systematically studied by means of temperature programmed desorption (TPD), temperature programmed surface reaction (TPSR), in-situ Fourier transform-inferred spec-troscopy(FTIR) and stimulus-response techniques. As a part of results, an elementary step sequence was suggested and a group of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) for describing transient conversations relevant to all species on the catalyst surface and in the gas phase in a micro-fixed-bed reactor was derived. The values of the parameters referred to dynamic kinetics were estimated by fitting the solution of the ODEs with the transient response data obtained by the stimulus-response technique with a FTIR analyzer as an on-line detector.展开更多
In this paper,the research progress of Cu-based catalyst and the activity enhancement strategies in the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate(DMO)to ethylene glycol(EG)was reviewed.As a green and economical ethylene glyco...In this paper,the research progress of Cu-based catalyst and the activity enhancement strategies in the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate(DMO)to ethylene glycol(EG)was reviewed.As a green and economical ethylene glycol production path,the core of DMO hydrogenation of EG lies in the rational design and optimization of catalysts.This paper first introduces the background of the DMO hydrogenation system EG significance and the important effect of Cu-based catalyst in the reaction,particularly emphasizing the coordination with the Cu^(+)-Cu^(0) species catalytic effect.Then,many factors affecting the activity of Cu-based catalysts were analyzed in detail,including the equilibrium effect between Cu^(0) and Cu+species,the surface dispersion of Cu species,the interaction between metal and support,and the morphology effect of the catalyst.Regarding strategies for improving catalyst performance,this paper summarized effective measures such as optimizing support structure,adding promoters and optimizing preparation methods,and demonstrated the practical application effects of these strategies through representative catalyst examples.In addition,this paper also discusses the complex relationship between the influencing factors and catalyst performance.It points out the key directions for future research,with in-depth exploration of the correlation between catalyst structure and performance,the development of new catalysts,and the application of machine learning and big data technology in the catalyst research and development.In summary,this paper provides comprehensive theoretical guidance and practical reference for the performance optimization of Cu-based catalysts for DMO hydrogenation to EG.展开更多
Nitrogen is essential for life and ecosystems.The nitrogen cycle is fundamental to all life on earth and has been implicated in his-torical mass extinction events,where disruptions to its stability have played a criti...Nitrogen is essential for life and ecosystems.The nitrogen cycle is fundamental to all life on earth and has been implicated in his-torical mass extinction events,where disruptions to its stability have played a critical role[1].Moreover,the nitrogen cycle's response to climate change could critically influence atmo-spheric CO_(2) levels and the trajectory of global warming[2].However,improper management of anthropogenic nitrogen-containing wastewater,including domestic sewage,agricultural runoff,and industrial effluents,has pushed the nitrogen cycle to the brink of imbalance[1].展开更多
Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)holds the promise of both overcoming the greenhouse effect and synthesizing a wealth of chemicals.Electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction toward carbon-containing ...Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)holds the promise of both overcoming the greenhouse effect and synthesizing a wealth of chemicals.Electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction toward carbon-containing products,including C1 products(carbon monoxide,formic acid,etc),C2 products(ethylene,ethanol,etc.)and multi-carbon products(e.g.,n-propanol),provides beneficial fuel and chemicals for industrial production.The complexity of the multi-proton transfer processes and difficulties of C-C coupling in electrochemical CO_(2) reduction toward multi-carbon(C2+)products have attracted increasing concerns on the design of catalysts in comparison with those of C1 products.In this paper,we review the main advances in the syntheses of multi-carbon products through electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction in recent years,introduce the basic principles of electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR,and detailly elucidate two widely accepted mechanisms of C-C coupling reactions.Among abundant nanomaterials,copper-based catalysts are outstanding catalysts for the preparation of multi-carbon chemicals in electrochemical CO_(2)RR attributing to effective C-C coupling reactions.Regarding the different selectivity of multi-carbon chemicals but extensively applied copper-based catalysts,we classify and summarize various Cu-based catalysts through separating diverse multi-carbon products,where the modification of spatial and electronic structures is beneficial to increase the coverage of CO or lower the activation energy barrier for forming C-C bond to form the key intermediates and increase the production of multi-carbon products.Challenges and prospects involving the fundamental and development of copper-based catalysts in electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction are also proposed.展开更多
The electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NitRR)represents a promising approach toward achieving economically and environmentally sustainable ammonia.However,it remains a challenge to regulate the size effect of...The electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NitRR)represents a promising approach toward achieving economically and environmentally sustainable ammonia.However,it remains a challenge to regulate the size effect of electrocatalysts to optimize the catalytic activity and ammonia selectivity.Herein,the Cu-based catalysts were tailored at the atomic level to exhibit a size gradient ranging from single-atom catalysts(SACs,0.15–0.35 nm)to single-cluster catalysts(SCCs,1.0–2.8 nm)and nanoparticles(NPs,20–30 nm),with the aim of studying the size effect for the NO_(3)^(-)-to-NH_(3) reduction reaction.Especially,the Cu SCCs exhibit enhanced metal–substrate and metal–metal interactions by taking advantageous features of Cu SACs and Cu NPs.Thus,Cu SCCs achieve exceptional electrocatalytic performance for the NitRR with a maximum Faradaic efficiency of ca.96%NH_(3)and the largest yield rate of ca.1.99 mg·h^(-1)·cm^(-2) at-0.5 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE).The theoretical calculation further reveals the size effect and coordination environment on the high catalytic activity and selectivity for the NitRR.This work provides a promising various size-controlled design strategy for aerogel-based catalysts effectively applied in various electrocatalytic reactions.展开更多
The next-generation lithium(Li)metal batteries suffer severe low-temperature capacity degradation,appealing for expeditions on solutions.Herein,the feasibility of copper-based skeletons(i.e.,2D Cu foil,3D Cu mesh,and ...The next-generation lithium(Li)metal batteries suffer severe low-temperature capacity degradation,appealing for expeditions on solutions.Herein,the feasibility of copper-based skeletons(i.e.,2D Cu foil,3D Cu mesh,and CuZn mesh)frequently adopted in the stabilization of Li are evaluated at low temperatures.Li growth patterns and stripping behaviors on different skeletons and at different temperatures uncover the dendrite-free and dead-Li-less Li deposition/dissolution on CuZn mesh.Three-electrode impedance indicates the dynamic advantages of CuZn mesh,driving fast Li^(+)crossing through solidelectrolyte-interphase and charge transfer process.Notably,CuZn mesh enables the stable operation and fast charging(1.8 mA cm^(-2))of Li||LiFePO_(4)cells for over 120 cycles at-10℃ with a superior capacity retention of 88%.The success of CuZn mesh can be translated into lower temperature(-20℃)and 1.0-Ah-level pouch cells.This work provides fundamentals on improving low-temperature battery performances by skeletons with regulated spatial structure and lithiophilicity.展开更多
To date,copper-based catalysts are one of the most prominent catalysts that can electrochemically reduce CO_(2)towards highvalue fuels or chemicals,such as ethylene,ethanol,and acetic acid.However,the chemically activ...To date,copper-based catalysts are one of the most prominent catalysts that can electrochemically reduce CO_(2)towards highvalue fuels or chemicals,such as ethylene,ethanol,and acetic acid.However,the chemically active feature of Cu-based catalysts hinders the understanding of the intrinsic catalytic active sites during the initial and the operative processes of electrochemical CO_(2)reduction(CO_(2)RR).The identification and engineering of active sites during the dynamic evolution of catalysts are thereby vital to further improve the activity,selectivity,and durability of Cu-based catalysts for high-performance CO_(2)RR.In this regard,four triggers for the dynamic evolution of catalysts were introduced in detail.Afterward,three typical active-site theories during the dynamic reconstruction of catalysts were discussed.In addition,the strategies in catalyst design were summarized according to the latest reports of Cu-based catalysts for CO_(2)RR,including the tuning of electronic structure,controlling of the external potential,and regulation of local catalytic environment.Finally,the conclusions and perspectives were provided to inspire more investigations and studies on the intrinsic active sites during the dynamic evolution of catalysts,which could promote the optimization of the catalyst system to further improve the performance of CO_(2)RR.展开更多
In this work, we report a simple and inexpensive approach to synthesize effective multicomponent Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalysts for the Rochow process from industrial waste contact masses （WCMs）. WCMs from the organosilane i...In this work, we report a simple and inexpensive approach to synthesize effective multicomponent Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalysts for the Rochow process from industrial waste contact masses （WCMs）. WCMs from the organosilane industry were treated with acid followed by reduction with metallic iron powder. The obtained copper powder was then subjected to controlled oxidation in air at different temperatures, followed by ball milling. The orthogonal array approach was applied to optimize this process, and the stirring speed and pH were found to significantly affect the leaching ratio and copper yield, respectively. When used for the Rochow process, the optimized ternary Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalyst greatly enhanced the dimethyldichlorosilane selectivity and Si conversion compared with Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalysts prepared without ball milling, bare Cu catalysts, and Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalysts with different compositions. This could be attributed to their small particle size and the strong synergistic effect among the multiple components in the catalyst with the optimized composition.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries are considered one of the most promising next-generation secondary batteries owing to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density.However,practical applications are hindered by the shuttl...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries are considered one of the most promising next-generation secondary batteries owing to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density.However,practical applications are hindered by the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides(Li PSs) and sluggish redox kinetics,which result in low active material utilization and poor cycling stability.Various copper-based materials have been used to inhibit the shuttle effect of Li PSs,owing to the strong anchoring effect caused by the lithiophilic/sulphilic sites and the accelerated conversion kinetics caused by excellent catalytic activity.This study briefly introduces the working principles of Li-S batteries,followed by a summary of the synthetic methods for copper-based materials.Moreover,the recent research progress in the utilization of various copper-based materials in cathodes and separators of Li-S batteries,including copper oxides,copper sulfides,copper phosphides,copper selenides,copper-based metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and copper single-atom,are systematically summarized.Subsequently,three strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of copper-based materials through defect engineering,morphology regulation,and synergistic effect of different components are presented.Finally,our perspectives on the future development of copper-based materials are presented,highlighting the major challenges in the rational design and synthesis of high-performance Li-S batteries.展开更多
Copper-based azide(Cu(N_(3))2 or CuN_(3),CA)chips synthesized by in-situ azide reaction and utilized in miniaturized explosive systems has become a hot research topic in recent years.However,the advantages of in-situ ...Copper-based azide(Cu(N_(3))2 or CuN_(3),CA)chips synthesized by in-situ azide reaction and utilized in miniaturized explosive systems has become a hot research topic in recent years.However,the advantages of in-situ synthesis method,including small size and low dosage,bring about difficulties in quantitative analysis and differences in ignition capabilities of CA chips.The aim of present work is to develop a simplified quantitative analysis method for accurate and safe analysis of components in CA chips to evaluate and investigate the corresponding ignition ability.In this work,Cu(N_(3))2 and CuN_(3)components in CA chips were separated through dissolution and distillation by utilizing the difference in solubility and corresponding content was obtained by measuring N_(3)-concentration through spectrophotometry.The spectrophotometry method was optimized by studying influencing factors and the recovery rate of different separation methods was studied,ensuring the accuracy and reproducibility of test results.The optimized method is linear in range from 1.0-25.0 mg/L,with a correlation coefficient R^(2)=0.9998,which meets the requirements of CA chips with a milligram-level content test.Compared with the existing ICP method,component analysis results of CA chips obtained by spectrophotometry are closer to real component content in samples and have satisfactory accuracy.Moreover,as its application in miniaturized explosive systems,the ignition ability of CA chips with different component contents for direct ink writing CL-20 and the corresponding mechanism was studied.This study provided a basis and idea for the design and performance evaluation of CA chips in miniaturized explosive systems.展开更多
CONSPECTUS:As one of the essential pathways to carbon neutrality or carbon negativity,the electrochemical reduction of CO_(2) offers tremendous prospects for platform chemicals and fuel production.Copper(Cu)is current...CONSPECTUS:As one of the essential pathways to carbon neutrality or carbon negativity,the electrochemical reduction of CO_(2) offers tremendous prospects for platform chemicals and fuel production.Copper(Cu)is currently the only metal material that is able to reduce CO_(2) to multicarbon(C2+)products.Despite the fact that copper-based materials have been investigated for decades,we still confront numerous challenges on the path to the fundamental understanding and large-scale deployment of copper-based electrocatalysts for CO_(2) reduction.For fundamental investigations,it remains a variety of open questions about the CO_(2) reduction mechanisms.The convoluted C−C coupling pathways and product bifurcation processes confuse the design of efficient catalysts.The active sites of copper-based catalysts remain ambiguous due to surface reconstruction.As for theoretical calculations,the construction of electrolyte−electrode models and the investigation of solvation effects are premature for obtaining confident conclusions.In addition,simple and easily scalable techniques for catalyst synthesis still need to be continuously developed.For practical applications,the CO_(2) electrolyzer with copper-based materials must be operated with high current densities,high Faradaic efficiencies,high energetic efficiencies,high single-pass conversion rates(high product concentration),and long stability.Nevertheless,due to the intricate nature of electrochemical systems,a high-performance copper-based electrocatalyst alone is not sufficient to meet all of the above commercialization requirements.Therefore,reactor design involving mass transfer enhancement calls for more research input.Based on the above background and the urgency of the net-zero goal,we initiated our research on CO_(2) electrolysis using copper-based materials with an emphasis on active site identification and mass transfer enhancement.This Account describes our contribution to the field of C_(2+)products formation.We first discuss the synthesis of copper-based materials with a controlled atomic arrangement and valence states based on neural network-accelerated computational simulations.Using the synthesized catalyst,the selectivity of the target product is improved and the energy consumption of CO_(2) electrolysis is reduced.Then,we describe the efforts to investigate the reaction mechanisms,such as using first-principles calculations at the atomic level,in situ surface-enhanced vibrational spectroscopies at the micrometer level,and electrochemical kinetics studies at the apparent performance level.We also overview our efforts in the field of reaction system engineering,consisting of a vapor-fed CO_(2) threecompartment flow cell and a large-scale CO_(2) membrane electrode assembly,which can increase the reaction rates and single-pass yield.Furthermore,we put forward the main technical obstacles that currently need to be surmounted and provide insights into the commercial application of CO_(2) electrolysis technology.展开更多
S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB...S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB)degradation.The effects of two different mixing routes were identified on the MB degradation performance.Particularly,the catalyst obtained by the alcohol solvent evaporation(MOF-AEP)mixing route could degrade 95.60%MB(50 mg/L)within 4 min(degradation rate:K=0.78 min^(-1)),which was faster than that derived from the direct grinding method(MOF-DGP,80.97%,K=0.39 min^(-1)).X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the Co-S content of MOF-AEP(43.39at%)was less than that of MOF-DGP(54.73at%),and the proportion of C-S-C in MOF-AEP(13.56at%)was higher than that of MOF-DGP(10.67at%).Density functional theory calculations revealed that the adsorption energy of Co for PMS was -2.94 eV when sulfur was doped as C-S-C on the carbon skeleton,which was higher than that when sulfur was doped next to cobalt in the form of Co-S bond(-2.86 eV).Thus,the C-S-C sites might provide more contributions to activate PMS compared with Co-S.Furthermore,the degradation parameters,including pH and MOF-AEP dosage,were investigated.Finally,radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements revealed that ^(1)O_(2)might be the primary catalytic species,whereas·O~(2-)might be the secondary one in degrading MB.展开更多
The pursuit of alternative fuel generation technologies has gained momentum due to the diminishing reserves of fossil fuels and global warming from increased CO_(2)emission.Among the proposed methods,the hydrogenation...The pursuit of alternative fuel generation technologies has gained momentum due to the diminishing reserves of fossil fuels and global warming from increased CO_(2)emission.Among the proposed methods,the hydrogenation of CO_(2)to produce marketable carbon-based products like methanol and ethanol is a practical approach that offers great potential to reduce CO_(2)emissions.Although significant volumes of methanol are currently produced from CO_(2),developing highly efficient and stable catalysts is crucial for further enhancing conversion and selectivity,thereby reducing process costs.An in-depth examination of the differences and similarities in the reaction pathways for methanol and ethanol production highlights the key factors that drive C-C coupling.Identifying these factors guides us toward developing more effective catalysts for ethanol synthesis.In this paper,we explore how different catalysts,through the production of various intermediates,can initiate the synthesis of methanol or ethanol.The catalytic mechanisms proposed by spectroscopic techniques and theoretical calculations,including operando X-ray methods,FTIR analysis,and DFT calculations,are summarized and presented.The following discussion explores the structural properties and composition of catalysts that influence C-C coupling and optimize the conversion rate of CO_(2)into ethanol.Lastly,the review examines recent catalysts employed for selective methanol and ethanol production,focusing on single-atom catalysts.展开更多
The efficient hydrogenolysis of esters to alkanes is the key protocol for producing advanced biofuels from renewable plant oils or fats.Due to the low reactivity of the carbonyl group in esters,a high reaction tempera...The efficient hydrogenolysis of esters to alkanes is the key protocol for producing advanced biofuels from renewable plant oils or fats.Due to the low reactivity of the carbonyl group in esters,a high reaction temperature(>250℃)is the prerequisite to ensure high conversion of esters.Here,we report a highly dispersed MoO_(x)-Ru/C bimetallic catalyst for the efficient hydrogenolysis of esters to alkanes under 150°C.The optimal catalyst exhibits>99%conversion of methyl stearate and 99%selectivity to diesel-range alkanes,reaching a high rate of up to 2.0 mmol gcat^(–1)h^(–1),5 times higher than that of Ru/C catalyst(MoO_(x)/C is inert).Integrated experimental and theoretical investigations attribute the high performance to the abundant MoO_(x)-Ru interfacial sites on the catalyst surface,which offers high activity for the C–O cleavage of esters.Furthermore,the dispersed MoO_(x)species significantly weaken the hydrocracking activity of the metallic Ru for C–C bonds,thus yielding alkane products without carbon loss.This study provides a facile and novel strategy for the design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts for the hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived esters to alkane products.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52370113)Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(No.202101BE070001-001)。
文摘Metal nanoparticle(NP_S)catalysts exhibit desirable activities in various catalytic reactions.However,the sintering of metal NPs at high-temperatures even in reducing atmospheres limits its practical application.In this work,we successfully synthesized TPA-ZSM-5 with pit-type defects by treating the ZSM-5 with tetrahydroxy ammonium hydroxide(TPAOH),which was then used as a support to prepare Ag-based and Cu-based catalysts.Stability testing results show that the Ag/TPA-ZSM-5 catalyst treated at 800℃with H_(2) could maintain the high performance in NH_(3)-SCO and the Cu/TPA-ZSM-5 catalyst treated at 900℃ with N_(2) could maintained its excellent activity in NH_(3)-SCR,however,the activities of Ag/ZSM-5 and Cu/ZSM-5 were drastically decreased or even deactivated after high-temperature treatment.In addition,a series of characterization analyses revealed that the excellent thermal stability is attribute to the presence of pit-type defects in the TPA-ZSM-5 as physical barriers to slow down or even inhibit the Ag NPs and Cu NPs sintering process.The strategy of using the pit-type defects to inhibit the sintering of metal NPs and improve the thermal stability can greatly enhance the practical application of catalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52270078)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.xzy022023039).
文摘The CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)is notable for itsmultiple advantages,such as mild reaction conditions,controllable product output,and ease of operation.The chemistry of CO_(2)RR to producemulticarbon products involvesmultiple electron-proton transfer steps,in which the adsorption of CO intermediates is usually the key rate-determining step of the reaction.Currently,Cu is the only metal catalyst known to efficiently reduce CO_(2) tomulticarbon products,mainly due to its appropriate adsorption energy for CO intermediates.However,single Cu catalysts often face challenges such as excessively high overpotentials and poor selectivity,which limit their potential application in CO_(2) reduction.In recent years,electrochemical CO_(2) reduction using copper-based tandem catalysts has become an effective strategy to enhance the overall performance of CO_(2)RR and a hot topic in the research field.Here we review recent research advances in the field of electrochemical CO_(2)RR where tandemmethods have been applied.Themajor points are the following:(1)the tandem process allows for more precise control of the electrochemical reduction pathway,thereby increasing the yield of the target product while reducing the generation of by-products;(2)Mass transportation of *CO intermediates and spatial management is important for the generation of multicarbon products;(3)a variety of tandem means for upgrading the product to a deeply reduced product are reviewed.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078130)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(1042050205225990/010)Starting Research Fund of Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory(00523001).
文摘Copper-based metal-organic frameworks(Cu-MOFs)are a promising multiphase catalyst for catalyzing C-S coupling reactions by virtue of their diverse structures and functions.However,the unpleasant odor and instability of the organosulfur,as well as the mass-transfer resistance that exists in multiphase catalysis,have often limited the catalytic application of Cu-MOFs in C-S coupling reactions.In this paper,a Cu-MOFs catalyst modified by cetyltrimethylammonium bromide(CTAB)was designed to enhance mass transfer by increasing the adsorption of organic substrates using the long alkanes of CTAB.Concurrently,elemental sulfur was used to replace organosulfur to achieve a highly efficient and atom-economical multicomponent C-S coupling reaction.
文摘The nano ZrO2-supported copper-based catalysts for methane combustion were investigated by means of N2 adsorption, TEM, XRD, H2-TPR techniques and the test of methane oxidation. Two kinds of ZrO2 were used as support, one （ZrO2-1） was obtained from the commercial ZrO2 and the other （ZrO2-2） was issued from the thermal decomposition of zirconium nitrate. It was found that the CuO/ZrO2-2 catalyst was more active than CuO/ZrO2-1. N2 adsorption, H2-TPR and XRD measurements showed that larger surface area, better reduction property, presence of tetragonal ZrO2 and higher dispersion of active component for CuO/ZrO2-2 than that of CuO/ZrO2-1. These factors could be the dominating reasons for its higher activity for methane combustion.
基金support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21978143 and 21878164)。
文摘Catalytic wet air oxidation(CWAO) can degrade some refractory pollutants at a low cost to improve the biodegradability of wastewater. However, in the presence of high temperature and high pressure and strong oxidizing free radicals, the stability of catalysts is often insufficient, which has become a bottleneck in the application of CWAO. In this paper, a copper-based catalyst with excellent hydrothermal stability was designed and prepared. TiO_(2) with excellent stability was used as the carrier to ensure the longterm anchoring of copper and reduce the leaching of the catalyst. The one pot sol–gel method was used to ensure the super dispersion and uniform distribution of copper nanoparticles on the carrier, so as to ensure that more active centers could be retained in a longer period. Experiments show that the catalyst prepared by this method has good stability and catalytic activity, and the catalytic effect is not significantly reduced after 10 cycles of use. The oxidation degradation experiment of m-cresol with the strongest biological toxicity and the most difficult to degrade in coal chemical wastewater was carried out with this catalyst. The results showed that under the conditions of 140℃, 2 MPa and 2 h, m-cresol with a concentration of up to 1000 mg·L^(-1) could be completely degraded, and the COD removal rate could reach 79.15%. The biological toxicity of wastewater was significantly reduced. The development of the catalyst system has greatly improved the feasibility of CWAO in the treatment of refractory wastewater such as coal chemical wastewater.
文摘Various Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts have been synthesized by different aluminum emulsions as aluminum sources and their pertormances tor methanol synthesis from syngas have been investigated. The influences of preparation methods of aluminum emulsions on physicochemical and catalytic properties of catalysts were studied by XRD, SEM, XPS,N2 adsorption-desorption techniques and methanol synthesis from syngas. The preparation methods of aluminum emulsions were found to influence the catalytic activity, CuO crystallite size, surface area and Cu0 surface area and reduction process. The results show that the catalyst CN using the aluminum source prepared by addition the ammonia into the aluminum nitrate （NP） exhibited the best catalytic performance for methanol synthesis from syngas.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(N.29476223) and Ministry of Chemical Industry of China under a contract(No.95-23-01).
文摘Adsorption, surface reaction and process dynamics on the surface of a commercial copper-based catalyst for methanol synthesis from CO/CO2/H2 were systematically studied by means of temperature programmed desorption (TPD), temperature programmed surface reaction (TPSR), in-situ Fourier transform-inferred spec-troscopy(FTIR) and stimulus-response techniques. As a part of results, an elementary step sequence was suggested and a group of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) for describing transient conversations relevant to all species on the catalyst surface and in the gas phase in a micro-fixed-bed reactor was derived. The values of the parameters referred to dynamic kinetics were estimated by fitting the solution of the ODEs with the transient response data obtained by the stimulus-response technique with a FTIR analyzer as an on-line detector.
基金supported by Guangxi Science and Technology Major Program(GuikeAA23062018)the Academic Newcomer Award Project of Guangxi University(2025GXUXSXR07)。
文摘In this paper,the research progress of Cu-based catalyst and the activity enhancement strategies in the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate(DMO)to ethylene glycol(EG)was reviewed.As a green and economical ethylene glycol production path,the core of DMO hydrogenation of EG lies in the rational design and optimization of catalysts.This paper first introduces the background of the DMO hydrogenation system EG significance and the important effect of Cu-based catalyst in the reaction,particularly emphasizing the coordination with the Cu^(+)-Cu^(0) species catalytic effect.Then,many factors affecting the activity of Cu-based catalysts were analyzed in detail,including the equilibrium effect between Cu^(0) and Cu+species,the surface dispersion of Cu species,the interaction between metal and support,and the morphology effect of the catalyst.Regarding strategies for improving catalyst performance,this paper summarized effective measures such as optimizing support structure,adding promoters and optimizing preparation methods,and demonstrated the practical application effects of these strategies through representative catalyst examples.In addition,this paper also discusses the complex relationship between the influencing factors and catalyst performance.It points out the key directions for future research,with in-depth exploration of the correlation between catalyst structure and performance,the development of new catalysts,and the application of machine learning and big data technology in the catalyst research and development.In summary,this paper provides comprehensive theoretical guidance and practical reference for the performance optimization of Cu-based catalysts for DMO hydrogenation to EG.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52172291,52122312 and 52473294)the“Shuguang Program”supported by Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.22SG31).
文摘Nitrogen is essential for life and ecosystems.The nitrogen cycle is fundamental to all life on earth and has been implicated in his-torical mass extinction events,where disruptions to its stability have played a critical role[1].Moreover,the nitrogen cycle's response to climate change could critically influence atmo-spheric CO_(2) levels and the trajectory of global warming[2].However,improper management of anthropogenic nitrogen-containing wastewater,including domestic sewage,agricultural runoff,and industrial effluents,has pushed the nitrogen cycle to the brink of imbalance[1].
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFA1500700)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(22102057)Shanghai Sailing Program(21YF1409400).
文摘Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)holds the promise of both overcoming the greenhouse effect and synthesizing a wealth of chemicals.Electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction toward carbon-containing products,including C1 products(carbon monoxide,formic acid,etc),C2 products(ethylene,ethanol,etc.)and multi-carbon products(e.g.,n-propanol),provides beneficial fuel and chemicals for industrial production.The complexity of the multi-proton transfer processes and difficulties of C-C coupling in electrochemical CO_(2) reduction toward multi-carbon(C2+)products have attracted increasing concerns on the design of catalysts in comparison with those of C1 products.In this paper,we review the main advances in the syntheses of multi-carbon products through electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction in recent years,introduce the basic principles of electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR,and detailly elucidate two widely accepted mechanisms of C-C coupling reactions.Among abundant nanomaterials,copper-based catalysts are outstanding catalysts for the preparation of multi-carbon chemicals in electrochemical CO_(2)RR attributing to effective C-C coupling reactions.Regarding the different selectivity of multi-carbon chemicals but extensively applied copper-based catalysts,we classify and summarize various Cu-based catalysts through separating diverse multi-carbon products,where the modification of spatial and electronic structures is beneficial to increase the coverage of CO or lower the activation energy barrier for forming C-C bond to form the key intermediates and increase the production of multi-carbon products.Challenges and prospects involving the fundamental and development of copper-based catalysts in electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction are also proposed.
基金support from the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.52202372)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Nos.2023NSFSC0436 and 2023NSFSC0089)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.YJ2021151 and 20826041G4185)T.T.G.acknowledges the Chengdu University new faculty start-up funding(No.2081920074).
文摘The electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NitRR)represents a promising approach toward achieving economically and environmentally sustainable ammonia.However,it remains a challenge to regulate the size effect of electrocatalysts to optimize the catalytic activity and ammonia selectivity.Herein,the Cu-based catalysts were tailored at the atomic level to exhibit a size gradient ranging from single-atom catalysts(SACs,0.15–0.35 nm)to single-cluster catalysts(SCCs,1.0–2.8 nm)and nanoparticles(NPs,20–30 nm),with the aim of studying the size effect for the NO_(3)^(-)-to-NH_(3) reduction reaction.Especially,the Cu SCCs exhibit enhanced metal–substrate and metal–metal interactions by taking advantageous features of Cu SACs and Cu NPs.Thus,Cu SCCs achieve exceptional electrocatalytic performance for the NitRR with a maximum Faradaic efficiency of ca.96%NH_(3)and the largest yield rate of ca.1.99 mg·h^(-1)·cm^(-2) at-0.5 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE).The theoretical calculation further reveals the size effect and coordination environment on the high catalytic activity and selectivity for the NitRR.This work provides a promising various size-controlled design strategy for aerogel-based catalysts effectively applied in various electrocatalytic reactions.
基金the funding support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52103342,22209032 and 22479134)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LY24B030008)+1 种基金China Jiliang University Research Fund Program for Young Scholars(221040)the funding support of the Zhejiang Provincial College Students’Scientific Research and Innovation Activity(Xinmiao Talent)Program(2023R409A045)。
文摘The next-generation lithium(Li)metal batteries suffer severe low-temperature capacity degradation,appealing for expeditions on solutions.Herein,the feasibility of copper-based skeletons(i.e.,2D Cu foil,3D Cu mesh,and CuZn mesh)frequently adopted in the stabilization of Li are evaluated at low temperatures.Li growth patterns and stripping behaviors on different skeletons and at different temperatures uncover the dendrite-free and dead-Li-less Li deposition/dissolution on CuZn mesh.Three-electrode impedance indicates the dynamic advantages of CuZn mesh,driving fast Li^(+)crossing through solidelectrolyte-interphase and charge transfer process.Notably,CuZn mesh enables the stable operation and fast charging(1.8 mA cm^(-2))of Li||LiFePO_(4)cells for over 120 cycles at-10℃ with a superior capacity retention of 88%.The success of CuZn mesh can be translated into lower temperature(-20℃)and 1.0-Ah-level pouch cells.This work provides fundamentals on improving low-temperature battery performances by skeletons with regulated spatial structure and lithiophilicity.
基金supported by the“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Programs of Zhejiang(2022C03146)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22225606 and 22176029)Central Government Guided Local Science and Technology Development Fund(2021ZY1022)。
文摘To date,copper-based catalysts are one of the most prominent catalysts that can electrochemically reduce CO_(2)towards highvalue fuels or chemicals,such as ethylene,ethanol,and acetic acid.However,the chemically active feature of Cu-based catalysts hinders the understanding of the intrinsic catalytic active sites during the initial and the operative processes of electrochemical CO_(2)reduction(CO_(2)RR).The identification and engineering of active sites during the dynamic evolution of catalysts are thereby vital to further improve the activity,selectivity,and durability of Cu-based catalysts for high-performance CO_(2)RR.In this regard,four triggers for the dynamic evolution of catalysts were introduced in detail.Afterward,three typical active-site theories during the dynamic reconstruction of catalysts were discussed.In addition,the strategies in catalyst design were summarized according to the latest reports of Cu-based catalysts for CO_(2)RR,including the tuning of electronic structure,controlling of the external potential,and regulation of local catalytic environment.Finally,the conclusions and perspectives were provided to inspire more investigations and studies on the intrinsic active sites during the dynamic evolution of catalysts,which could promote the optimization of the catalyst system to further improve the performance of CO_(2)RR.
基金The work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （grant number 21506224）. Z.Z. is grateful for support from the Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences.
文摘In this work, we report a simple and inexpensive approach to synthesize effective multicomponent Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalysts for the Rochow process from industrial waste contact masses （WCMs）. WCMs from the organosilane industry were treated with acid followed by reduction with metallic iron powder. The obtained copper powder was then subjected to controlled oxidation in air at different temperatures, followed by ball milling. The orthogonal array approach was applied to optimize this process, and the stirring speed and pH were found to significantly affect the leaching ratio and copper yield, respectively. When used for the Rochow process, the optimized ternary Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalyst greatly enhanced the dimethyldichlorosilane selectivity and Si conversion compared with Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalysts prepared without ball milling, bare Cu catalysts, and Cu-Cu2O-CuO catalysts with different compositions. This could be attributed to their small particle size and the strong synergistic effect among the multiple components in the catalyst with the optimized composition.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51962002)Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi (No.2022GXNSFAA035463)。
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries are considered one of the most promising next-generation secondary batteries owing to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density.However,practical applications are hindered by the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides(Li PSs) and sluggish redox kinetics,which result in low active material utilization and poor cycling stability.Various copper-based materials have been used to inhibit the shuttle effect of Li PSs,owing to the strong anchoring effect caused by the lithiophilic/sulphilic sites and the accelerated conversion kinetics caused by excellent catalytic activity.This study briefly introduces the working principles of Li-S batteries,followed by a summary of the synthetic methods for copper-based materials.Moreover,the recent research progress in the utilization of various copper-based materials in cathodes and separators of Li-S batteries,including copper oxides,copper sulfides,copper phosphides,copper selenides,copper-based metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and copper single-atom,are systematically summarized.Subsequently,three strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of copper-based materials through defect engineering,morphology regulation,and synergistic effect of different components are presented.Finally,our perspectives on the future development of copper-based materials are presented,highlighting the major challenges in the rational design and synthesis of high-performance Li-S batteries.
基金the financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11872013).
文摘Copper-based azide(Cu(N_(3))2 or CuN_(3),CA)chips synthesized by in-situ azide reaction and utilized in miniaturized explosive systems has become a hot research topic in recent years.However,the advantages of in-situ synthesis method,including small size and low dosage,bring about difficulties in quantitative analysis and differences in ignition capabilities of CA chips.The aim of present work is to develop a simplified quantitative analysis method for accurate and safe analysis of components in CA chips to evaluate and investigate the corresponding ignition ability.In this work,Cu(N_(3))2 and CuN_(3)components in CA chips were separated through dissolution and distillation by utilizing the difference in solubility and corresponding content was obtained by measuring N_(3)-concentration through spectrophotometry.The spectrophotometry method was optimized by studying influencing factors and the recovery rate of different separation methods was studied,ensuring the accuracy and reproducibility of test results.The optimized method is linear in range from 1.0-25.0 mg/L,with a correlation coefficient R^(2)=0.9998,which meets the requirements of CA chips with a milligram-level content test.Compared with the existing ICP method,component analysis results of CA chips obtained by spectrophotometry are closer to real component content in samples and have satisfactory accuracy.Moreover,as its application in miniaturized explosive systems,the ignition ability of CA chips with different component contents for direct ink writing CL-20 and the corresponding mechanism was studied.This study provided a basis and idea for the design and performance evaluation of CA chips in miniaturized explosive systems.
基金We acknowledge the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFA1501503)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22121004,22038009,and 51861125104)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation o f Tianjin City(18JCJQJC47500),Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations(CYZC202107)the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(no.BP0618007)the Xplorer Prize for financial support.
文摘CONSPECTUS:As one of the essential pathways to carbon neutrality or carbon negativity,the electrochemical reduction of CO_(2) offers tremendous prospects for platform chemicals and fuel production.Copper(Cu)is currently the only metal material that is able to reduce CO_(2) to multicarbon(C2+)products.Despite the fact that copper-based materials have been investigated for decades,we still confront numerous challenges on the path to the fundamental understanding and large-scale deployment of copper-based electrocatalysts for CO_(2) reduction.For fundamental investigations,it remains a variety of open questions about the CO_(2) reduction mechanisms.The convoluted C−C coupling pathways and product bifurcation processes confuse the design of efficient catalysts.The active sites of copper-based catalysts remain ambiguous due to surface reconstruction.As for theoretical calculations,the construction of electrolyte−electrode models and the investigation of solvation effects are premature for obtaining confident conclusions.In addition,simple and easily scalable techniques for catalyst synthesis still need to be continuously developed.For practical applications,the CO_(2) electrolyzer with copper-based materials must be operated with high current densities,high Faradaic efficiencies,high energetic efficiencies,high single-pass conversion rates(high product concentration),and long stability.Nevertheless,due to the intricate nature of electrochemical systems,a high-performance copper-based electrocatalyst alone is not sufficient to meet all of the above commercialization requirements.Therefore,reactor design involving mass transfer enhancement calls for more research input.Based on the above background and the urgency of the net-zero goal,we initiated our research on CO_(2) electrolysis using copper-based materials with an emphasis on active site identification and mass transfer enhancement.This Account describes our contribution to the field of C_(2+)products formation.We first discuss the synthesis of copper-based materials with a controlled atomic arrangement and valence states based on neural network-accelerated computational simulations.Using the synthesized catalyst,the selectivity of the target product is improved and the energy consumption of CO_(2) electrolysis is reduced.Then,we describe the efforts to investigate the reaction mechanisms,such as using first-principles calculations at the atomic level,in situ surface-enhanced vibrational spectroscopies at the micrometer level,and electrochemical kinetics studies at the apparent performance level.We also overview our efforts in the field of reaction system engineering,consisting of a vapor-fed CO_(2) threecompartment flow cell and a large-scale CO_(2) membrane electrode assembly,which can increase the reaction rates and single-pass yield.Furthermore,we put forward the main technical obstacles that currently need to be surmounted and provide insights into the commercial application of CO_(2) electrolysis technology.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51602018 and 51902018)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(No.2154052)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2014M560044)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-MP-20-22)USTB Research Center for International People-to-people Exchange in Science,Technology and Civilization(No.2022KFYB007)Education and Teaching Reform Foundation at University of Science and Technology Beijing(Nos.2023JGC027,KC2022QYW06,and KC2022TS09)。
文摘S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB)degradation.The effects of two different mixing routes were identified on the MB degradation performance.Particularly,the catalyst obtained by the alcohol solvent evaporation(MOF-AEP)mixing route could degrade 95.60%MB(50 mg/L)within 4 min(degradation rate:K=0.78 min^(-1)),which was faster than that derived from the direct grinding method(MOF-DGP,80.97%,K=0.39 min^(-1)).X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the Co-S content of MOF-AEP(43.39at%)was less than that of MOF-DGP(54.73at%),and the proportion of C-S-C in MOF-AEP(13.56at%)was higher than that of MOF-DGP(10.67at%).Density functional theory calculations revealed that the adsorption energy of Co for PMS was -2.94 eV when sulfur was doped as C-S-C on the carbon skeleton,which was higher than that when sulfur was doped next to cobalt in the form of Co-S bond(-2.86 eV).Thus,the C-S-C sites might provide more contributions to activate PMS compared with Co-S.Furthermore,the degradation parameters,including pH and MOF-AEP dosage,were investigated.Finally,radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements revealed that ^(1)O_(2)might be the primary catalytic species,whereas·O~(2-)might be the secondary one in degrading MB.
基金the Canadian NRCan OERD Energy Innovation Programthe Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada,and the Carbon Solution Program for their financial support.
文摘The pursuit of alternative fuel generation technologies has gained momentum due to the diminishing reserves of fossil fuels and global warming from increased CO_(2)emission.Among the proposed methods,the hydrogenation of CO_(2)to produce marketable carbon-based products like methanol and ethanol is a practical approach that offers great potential to reduce CO_(2)emissions.Although significant volumes of methanol are currently produced from CO_(2),developing highly efficient and stable catalysts is crucial for further enhancing conversion and selectivity,thereby reducing process costs.An in-depth examination of the differences and similarities in the reaction pathways for methanol and ethanol production highlights the key factors that drive C-C coupling.Identifying these factors guides us toward developing more effective catalysts for ethanol synthesis.In this paper,we explore how different catalysts,through the production of various intermediates,can initiate the synthesis of methanol or ethanol.The catalytic mechanisms proposed by spectroscopic techniques and theoretical calculations,including operando X-ray methods,FTIR analysis,and DFT calculations,are summarized and presented.The following discussion explores the structural properties and composition of catalysts that influence C-C coupling and optimize the conversion rate of CO_(2)into ethanol.Lastly,the review examines recent catalysts employed for selective methanol and ethanol production,focusing on single-atom catalysts.
文摘The efficient hydrogenolysis of esters to alkanes is the key protocol for producing advanced biofuels from renewable plant oils or fats.Due to the low reactivity of the carbonyl group in esters,a high reaction temperature(>250℃)is the prerequisite to ensure high conversion of esters.Here,we report a highly dispersed MoO_(x)-Ru/C bimetallic catalyst for the efficient hydrogenolysis of esters to alkanes under 150°C.The optimal catalyst exhibits>99%conversion of methyl stearate and 99%selectivity to diesel-range alkanes,reaching a high rate of up to 2.0 mmol gcat^(–1)h^(–1),5 times higher than that of Ru/C catalyst(MoO_(x)/C is inert).Integrated experimental and theoretical investigations attribute the high performance to the abundant MoO_(x)-Ru interfacial sites on the catalyst surface,which offers high activity for the C–O cleavage of esters.Furthermore,the dispersed MoO_(x)species significantly weaken the hydrocracking activity of the metallic Ru for C–C bonds,thus yielding alkane products without carbon loss.This study provides a facile and novel strategy for the design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts for the hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived esters to alkane products.
