Against the backdrop of escalating global climate change and energy crises,the resource utilization of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),a major greenhouse gas,has become a crucial pathway for achieving carbon peaking and carbon...Against the backdrop of escalating global climate change and energy crises,the resource utilization of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),a major greenhouse gas,has become a crucial pathway for achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.The hydrogenation of CO_(2)to methanol not only enables carbon sequestration and recycling,but also provides a route to produce high value-added fuels and basic chemical feedstocks,holding significant environmental and economic potential.However,this conversion process is thermodynamically and kinetically limited,and traditional catalyst systems(e.g.,Cu/ZnO/Al_(2)O_(3))exhibit inadequate activity,selectivity,and stability under mild conditions.Therefore,the development of novel high-performance catalysts with precisely tunable structures and functionalities is imperative.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),as crystalline porous materials with high surface area,tunable pore structures,and diverse metal-ligand compositions,have the great potential in CO_(2)hydrogenation catalysis.Their structural design flexibility allows for the construction of well-dispersed active sites,tailored electronic environments,and enhanced metal-support interactions.This review systematically summarizes the recent advances in MOF-based and MOF-derived catalysts for CO_(2)hydrogenation to methanol,focusing on four design strategies:(1)spatial confinement and in situ construction,(2)defect engineering and ion-exchange,(3)bimetallic synergy and hybrid structure design,and(4)MOF-derived nanomaterial synthesis.These approaches significantly improve CO_(2)conversion and methanol selectivity by optimizing metal dispersion,interfacial structures,and reaction pathways.The reaction mechanism is further explored by focusing on the three main reaction pathways:the formate pathway(HCOO*),the RWGS(Reverse Water Gas Shift reaction)+CO*hydrogenation pathway,and the trans-COOH pathway.In situ spectroscopic studies and density functional theory(DFT)calculations elucidate the formation and transformation of key intermediates,as well as the roles of active sites,metal-support interfaces,oxygen vacancies,and promoters.Additionally,representative catalytic performance data for MOFbased systems are compiled and compared,demonstrating their advantages over traditional catalysts in terms of CO_(2)conversion,methanol selectivity,and space-time yield.Future perspectives for MOF-based CO_(2)hydrogenation catalysts will prioritize two main directions:structural design and mechanistic understanding.The precise construction of active sites through multi-metallic synergy,defect engineering,and interfacial electronic modulation should be made to enhance catalyst selectivity and stability.In addition,advanced in situ characterization techniques combined with theoretical modeling are essential to unravel the detailed reaction mechanisms and intermediate behaviors,thereby guiding rational catalyst design.Moreover,to enable industrial application,challenges related to thermal/hydrothermal stability,catalyst recyclability,and cost-effective large-scale synthesis must be addressed.The development of green,scalable preparation methods and the integration of MOF catalysts into practical reaction systems(e.g.,flow reactors)will be crucial for bridging the gap between laboratory research and commercial deployment.Ultimately,multi-scale structure-performance optimization and catalytic system integration will be vital for accelerating the industrialization of MOF-based CO_(2)-to-methanol technologies.展开更多
The Zn-Al spinel oxide stands out as one of the most active catalysts for high-temperature methanol synthesis from CO_(2)hydrogenation.However,the structure–activity relationship of the reaction remains poorly unders...The Zn-Al spinel oxide stands out as one of the most active catalysts for high-temperature methanol synthesis from CO_(2)hydrogenation.However,the structure–activity relationship of the reaction remains poorly understood due to challenges in atomic-level structural characterizations and analysis of reaction intermediates.In this study,we prepared two Zn-Al spinel oxide catalysts via coprecipitation(ZnAl-C)and hydrothermal(ZnAl-H)methods,and conducted a comparative investigation in the CO_(2)hydrogenation reaction.Surprisingly,under similar conditions,ZnAl-C exhibited significantly higher selectivity towards methanol and DME compared to ZnAl-H.Comprehensive characterizations using X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscopy and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)unveiled that ZnAl-C catalyst had abundant ZnO species on its surface,and the interaction between the ZnO species and its ZnAl spinel oxide matrix led to the formation of oxygen vacancies,which are crucial for CO_(2)adsorption and activation.Additionally,state-of-the-art solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)techniques,including ex-situ and in-situ NMR analyses,confirmed that the surface ZnO facilitates the formation of unique highly reactive interfacial formate species,which was readily hydrogenated to methanol and DME.These insights elucidate the promotion effects of ZnO on the ZnAl spinel oxide in regulating active sites and reactive intermediates for CO_(2)-to-methanol hydrogenation reaction,which is further evidenced by the significant enhancement in methanol and DME selectivity observed upon loading ZnO onto the ZnAl-H catalyst.These molecular-level mechanism understandings reinforce the idea of optimizing the ZnO-ZnAl interface through tailored synthesis methods to achieve activity-selectivity balance.展开更多
CO_(2)hydrogenation to value-added light olefins(C_(2-4)=)is crucial for the utilization and cycling of global carbon resource.Moderate CO_(2)activation and carbon chain growth ability are key factors for iron-based c...CO_(2)hydrogenation to value-added light olefins(C_(2-4)=)is crucial for the utilization and cycling of global carbon resource.Moderate CO_(2)activation and carbon chain growth ability are key factors for iron-based catalysts for efficient CO_(2)conversion to target C_(2-4)=products.The electronic interaction and confinement effect of electron-deficient graphene inner surface on the active phase are effective to improve surface chemical properties and enhance the catalytic performance.Here,we report a core-shell FeCo alloy catalyst with graphene layers confinement prepared by a simple sol-gel method.The electron transfer from Fe species to curved graphene inner surface modifies the surface electronic structure of the active phaseχ-(Fe_(x)Co_(1-x))_(5)C_(2)and improves CO_(2)adsorption capacity,enhancing the efficient conversion of CO_(2)and moderate C-C coupling.Therefore,the catalyst FeCoK@C exhibits C_(2-4)=selectivity of 33.0%while maintaining high CO_(2)conversion of 52.0%.The high stability without obvious deactivation for over 100 h and unprecedented C_(2-4)=space time yield(STY)up to 52.9 mmolCO_(2)·g^(-1)·h^(-1)demonstrate its potential for practical application.This work provides an efficient strategy for the development of high-performance CO_(2)hydrogenation catalysts.展开更多
As one of the most important industrially viable methods for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))utilization,methanol synthesis serves as a platform for production of green fuels and commodity chemicals.For sustainable methanol syn...As one of the most important industrially viable methods for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))utilization,methanol synthesis serves as a platform for production of green fuels and commodity chemicals.For sustainable methanol synthesis,In_(2)O_(3)is an ideal catalyst and has garnered significant attention.Herein,cubic In_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles were prepared via the precipitation method and evaluated for CO_(2)hydrogenation to produce methanol.During the initial 10 h of reaction,CO_(2)conversion gradually increased,accompanied by a slow decrease of methanol selectivity,and the reaction reached equilibrium after 10-20 h on stream.This activation and induction stage may be attributed to the sintering of In_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles and the creation of more oxygen vacancies on In_(2)O_(3)surfaces.Further experimental studies demonstrate that hydrogen induction created additional oxygen vacancies during the catalyst activation stage,enhancing the performance of In_(2)O_(3)catalyst for CO_(2)hydrogenation.Density functional theory calculations and microkinetic simulations further demonstrated that surfaces with higher oxygen vacancy coverages or hydroxylated surfaces formed during this induction period can enhance the reaction rate and increase the CO_(2)conversion.However,they predominantly promote the formation of CO instead of methanol,leading to reduced methanol selectivity.These predictions align well with the above-mentioned experimental observations.Our work thus provides an in-depth analysis of the induction stage of the CO_(2)hydrogenation process on In_(2)O_(3)nano-catalyst,and offers valuable insights for significantly improving the CO_(2)reactivity of In_(2)O_(3)-based catalysts while maintaining long-term stability.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
Cu/ZnO-based catalysts are widely employed for methanol synthesis via CO_(2) hydrogenation.The preparation procedure is sensitive to the particle size and interfacial structure,which are considered as potential active...Cu/ZnO-based catalysts are widely employed for methanol synthesis via CO_(2) hydrogenation.The preparation procedure is sensitive to the particle size and interfacial structure,which are considered as potential active centers influencing the rate of both methanol and CO formation.The particle size and the interaction between Cu and the support materials are influenced by the coprecipitation conditions,let alone that the mechanistic divergence remains unclear.In this work,a series of Cu/ZnO/ZrO_(2) catalysts were prepared via co-precipitation at different pH value and systematically characterized.The structure has been correlated with kinetic results to establish the structure-performance relationship.Kinetic analysis demonstrates that methanol synthesis follows a single-site Langmuir-Hinshelwood(L-H)mechanism,i.e.,Cu serves as the active site where CO_(2) and H_(2) competitively adsorb and react to form methanol.In contrast,CO formation proceeds via a dual-site L-H mechanism,where CO_(2) adsorbs onto ZnO and H_(2) onto Cu,with the reaction occurring at the Cu/ZnO interface.Therefore,for the direct formation of methanol,solely reducing the particle size of Cu would not be beneficial.展开更多
To achieve efficient catalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2)to formate,we employed a transmetallation strategy to develop three novel iridium(Ⅰ)complexes,which feature N‑heterocyclic carbene‑nitrogen‑phosphine ligands(CNP)...To achieve efficient catalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2)to formate,we employed a transmetallation strategy to develop three novel iridium(Ⅰ)complexes,which feature N‑heterocyclic carbene‑nitrogen‑phosphine ligands(CNP)and a 1,5‑cyclooctadiene(cod)molecule:[Ir(cod)(κ^(3)‑CN^(im)P)]Cl(1⁃Cl),[Ir(cod)(κ^(3)‑CN^(im)P)]PF6(1⁃PF_(6)),and[Ir(cod)(κ^(3)‑CNHP)]Cl(2).The^(1)H NMR spectra,^(31)P NMR spectra,and high‑resolution mass spectra verify the successful synthesis of these three Ir(Ⅰ)‑CNP complexes.Furthermore,single‑crystal X‑ray diffraction analysis confirms the coordination geometry of 1⁃PF_(6).The strong Ir—C(NHC)bond suggests that the carbene carbon plays an enhanced anchoring role to iridium due to its strongσ‑donating ability,which helps stabilize the active metal species during CO_(2)hydrogenation.As a result,the Ir(Ⅰ)‑CNP complex exhibits remarkable activity and long catalytic lifetime for the hydrogenation of CO_(2)to formate,reaching a turnover number(TON)of 1.16×10^(6)after 150 h at a high temperature of 170℃,which was a relatively high value among all the Ir complexes.CCDC:2384071,1⁃PF_(6).展开更多
Developing biomass platform compounds into high value-added chemicals is a key step in renewable resource utilization.Herein,we report porous carbon-supported Ni-ZnO nanoparticles catalyst(Ni-ZnO/AC)synthesized via lo...Developing biomass platform compounds into high value-added chemicals is a key step in renewable resource utilization.Herein,we report porous carbon-supported Ni-ZnO nanoparticles catalyst(Ni-ZnO/AC)synthesized via low-temperature coprecipitation,exhibiting excellent performance for the selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF).A linear correlation is first observed between solvent polarity(E_(T)(30))and product selectivity within both polar aprotic and protic solvent classes,suggesting that solvent properties play a vital role in directing reaction pathways.Among these,1,4-dioxane(aprotic)favors the formation of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan(BHMF)with 97.5%selectivity,while isopropanol(iPrOH,protic)promotes 2,5-dimethylfuran production with up to 99.5%selectivity.Mechanistic investigations further reveal that beyond polarity,proton-donating ability is critical in facilitating hydrodeoxygenation.iPrOH enables a hydrogen shuttle mechanism where protons assist in hydroxyl group removal,lowering the activation barrier.In contrast,1,4-dioxane,lacking hydrogen bond donors,stabilizes BHMF and hinders further conversion.Density functional theory calculations confirm a lower activation energy in iPrOH(0.60 eV)compared to 1,4-dioxane(1.07 eV).This work offers mechanistic insights and a practical strategy for solvent-mediated control of product selectivity in biomass hydrogenation,highlighting the decisive role of solvent-catalyst-substrate interactions.展开更多
Heterogeneous solid frustrated-Lewis-pair(FLP)catalyst is of great promise in practical hydrogenation applications.It has been found that all-solid FLPs can be created on ceria via surface oxygen vacancy regulation.Co...Heterogeneous solid frustrated-Lewis-pair(FLP)catalyst is of great promise in practical hydrogenation applications.It has been found that all-solid FLPs can be created on ceria via surface oxygen vacancy regulation.Consequently,it is desired to investigate the mechanisms of the FLP-catalyzed hydrogenation of C=C and C=O and provide insight into the modification of CeO_(2)catalysts for the selective hydrogenation.In this work,the reaction mechanism of the hydrogenation of CH_(2)=CH_(2)and CH_(3)CH=O at the FLP sites constructed on CeO_(2)(110)surface was investigated by density functional theory(DFT),with the classical Lewis acid-base pairs(CLP)site as the reference.The results illustrate that at the CLP site,the dissociated hydride(H^(δ−))forms a stable H−O bond with the surface O atom,while at the FLP site,H^(δ−)is stabilized by Ce,displaying higher activity on the one hand.On the other hand,the electron cloud density of the Ce atom at the FLP site is higher,which can transfer more electrons to the adsorbed C_(C=C)and O_(C=O)atoms,leading to a higher degree of activation for C=C and C=O bonds,as indicated by the Bader charge analysis.Therefore,compared to the CLP site,the FLP site exhibits higher hydrogenation activity for CH_(2)=CH_(2)and CH_(3)CH=O.Furthermore,at the FLP sites,it demonstrates high efficiency in catalyzing the hydrogenation of CH_(2)=CH_(2)with the rate-determining barrier of 1.04 eV,but it shows limited activity for the hydrogenation of CH_(3)CH=O with the rate-determining barrier of 1.94 eV.It means that the selective hydrogenation of C=C can be effectively achieved at the FLP sites concerning selective hydrogenation catalysis.The insights shown in this work help to clarify the reaction mechanism of the hydrogenation of C=C and C=O at FLP site on CeO_(2)(110)and reveal the relationship between the catalytic performance and the nature of the active site,which is of great benefit to development of rational design of heterogeneous FLP catalysts.展开更多
The structure-performance relationship of Cu/Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts in the hydrogenation of diethyl oxalate(DEO)for the synthesis of alcohol ether esters has been investigated by various characterization techniques inc...The structure-performance relationship of Cu/Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts in the hydrogenation of diethyl oxalate(DEO)for the synthesis of alcohol ether esters has been investigated by various characterization techniques including XRD,XPS,N2O titration,and 27Al MAS-NMR.The results showed that when the crystal configurations of Al_(2)O_(3) were the same,increasing the specific surface area could effectively refine the size of copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs),and ultimately improve the conversion of DEO.Meanwhile,the smaller size ofγ-Al_(2)O_(3)(HSAl and SBAl)loaded Cu NPs promotes the reaction towards the deep hydrogenation to produce ethanol(EtOH)and ethylene glycol(EG).Besides,the larger size of Cu NPs on the surface of amorphous Al_(2)O_(3)(HTAl and SolAl)resulted in a lower conversion rate,where ethyl glycolate(Egly)is the main product.Despite there are differences in Al^(3+)ionic coordination in Al_(2)O_(3) with different crystal structures,the experimental data showed that the differences in Al^(3+)ionic coordination did not significantly affect the catalytic performance in the hydrogenation reaction.The formation of alcohol-ether ester chemicals is critically dependent on the interactions between Cu sites and acidic sites.Among them,EG and EtOH were dehydrated to form 2-ethoxyethanol via the SN2 mechanism,while Egly and EtOH were reacted to form ethyl ethoxyacetate(EEA)via the SN2 mechanism.This study provides a theoretical basis for the optimization of the coal-based glycol processes to achieve a diversified product portfolio.展开更多
Herein,we report the multi-metal atomic catalysts for solid-state dehydrogenation of MgH_(2).It aims to reveal the multi-element synergy in catalysts for solid-state hydrogen storage.The kinetic measurements and fitti...Herein,we report the multi-metal atomic catalysts for solid-state dehydrogenation of MgH_(2).It aims to reveal the multi-element synergy in catalysts for solid-state hydrogen storage.The kinetic measurements and fitting reveal two mechanisms:one shows a maximum rate at the early stage,such as V and Cr;the other needs a temperature-sensitive preparation time for its maximum rate,such as Ni.The combina-tion of two catalyst components demonstrates the best kinetics:V and Cr boost the initial dehydrogena-tion,and Ni benefits the further hydrogen transfer which alleviates the rate of decay.This work provides guidelines for the design of multi-element doped catalysts for MgH_(2) dehydrogenation.展开更多
On the surfaces of celestial bodies with no or thin atmospheres,such as the Moon and Mars,the solar wind irradiation process leads to the formation of hydrogen and helium enriched regions in the extraterrestrial soil ...On the surfaces of celestial bodies with no or thin atmospheres,such as the Moon and Mars,the solar wind irradiation process leads to the formation of hydrogen and helium enriched regions in the extraterrestrial soil particles.However,soil particles on the Earth with the similar composition lack such structures and properties.This discrepancy raises a key question whether there is a direct relationship between solar wind irradiation and the alterations in the structure and chemical performance of extraterrestrial materials.To address this question,this work investigates the effects of proton irradiation,simulating solar wind radiation,on the structure and photothermal catalytic properties of the classic catalyst In_(2)O_(3).It reveals that proton irradiation induces structural features in In_(2)O_(3) analogous to those characteristics of solar wind weathering observed in extraterrestrial materials.Furthermore,after proton beam irradiation with an energy of 30 keV and a dose of 3×10^(17) protons·cm^(-2),the methanol production yield of the In_(2)O_(3) catalyst increased to 2.6 times of its preirradiation level,and the methanol selectivity improved to 2.1 times of the original value.This work provides both theoretical and experimental support for the development of high-efficiency,radiation-resistant photothermal catalysts.展开更多
The production of renewable methanol(CH_(3)OH)via the photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) is an ideal method to ameliorate energy shortages and mitigate CO_(2) emissions:however,the highly selective synthesis of me...The production of renewable methanol(CH_(3)OH)via the photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) is an ideal method to ameliorate energy shortages and mitigate CO_(2) emissions:however,the highly selective synthesis of methanol at atmospheric pressure remains challenging owing to the competing reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction.Herein,we present a novel approach for the synthesis of CH_(3)OH via photocatalytic CO_(2) hydrogenation using a catalyst featuring highly dispersed Au nanoparticles loaded on oxygen vacancy(OV)-rich molybdenum dioxide(MoO_(2)),resulting in a remarkable selectivity of 43.78%.The active sites in the Au/MoO_(2) catalyst are high-density Au-oxygen vacancies,which synergistically promote the tandem methanol synthesis via an initial RWGS reaction and subsequent CO hydrogenation.This work provides comprehensive insights into the design of metal-vacancy synergistic sites for the highly selective photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) to CH_(3)OH.展开更多
Chiral pyridyl alcohols are a type of synthetically versatile building block for natural products,functional materials and bioactive molecules.Herein,a highly efficient Ir/f-amphox-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation o...Chiral pyridyl alcohols are a type of synthetically versatile building block for natural products,functional materials and bioactive molecules.Herein,a highly efficient Ir/f-amphox-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of 1-(pyridin-2-yl)ketone derivatives to access chiral pyridyl alcohols was reported.The reaction proceeds smoothly under mild conditions,delivering excellent yields and enantioselectivities(up to>99%ee,turnover number(TON)up to 2000).A broad range of pyridyl alkyl and aryl ketones were successfully transformed,demonstrating the generality and synthetic utility of this methodology.展开更多
The Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH composite system is a promising vehicle-mounted hydrogen sto rage material,but its application is limited due to serious thermodynamic and kinetic barriers.Adding additives can effectively opti...The Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH composite system is a promising vehicle-mounted hydrogen sto rage material,but its application is limited due to serious thermodynamic and kinetic barriers.Adding additives can effectively optimize their hydrogen absorption and desorption kinetics and thermodynamic performance.In this work the comprehensive hydrogen storage performance of Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH with extremely small nano rare earth borides is improved,and a series of characterization methods and density functional theory(DFT)calculation systems was combined to study its hydrogen storage improvement mechanism.The research results show that the method of adding 5 wt%molten salt to prepare nano CeB_(6)(24.5 nm)can significantly reduce the initial hydrogen absorption/release temperature of Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH from 110/130to 45/90℃,inhibit the generation of ammonia by-products,and improve hydrogen purity.Under lowtemperature hydrogen absorption conditions at 120℃,the improved sample can absorb 2.81 wt%hydrogen gas,with a hydrogen absorption capacity more than 3.5 times of the unmodified sample.The amount of hydrogen released at 150℃reaches 3.35 wt%,which is more than twice that of the pristine sample,demonstrating excellent hydrogen absorption and release kinetics performance.After 10 consecutive hydrogen cycles,4.64 wt%hydrogen can still be released,and the cycle retention rate can be increased from 85%before improvement to nearly 100%,demonstrating good reversibility.Mechanism studies show that nano CeB_(6)can effectively weaken the Mg-N and N-H bonds of Mg(NH_(2))_(2)and inhibit the polycrystalline transformation of the hydrogen evolution product Li_(2)MgN_(2)H_(2)at high temperatures.It can also provide nucleation active sites for hydrogen absorption and desorption in the material,making the system possess superior hydrogen absorption and desorption performance and cycling stability.This study provides new insights into the role of rare earth borides in Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH hydrogen storage materials,both experimentally and theoretically.展开更多
Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)serve as highly effective hosts for ultrasmall metal species,creating advanced nanocatalysts with superior catalytic performance,stability,and selective activity.The synergistic interplay...Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)serve as highly effective hosts for ultrasmall metal species,creating advanced nanocatalysts with superior catalytic performance,stability,and selective activity.The synergistic interplay between metal species confined within MOF nanopores and their active sites enhances catalytic efficiency in CO_(2)hydrogenation reactions.Herein,recent advancements in synthesizing metal-confined MOFs are discussed,along with their applications in catalyzing CO_(2)conversion through various methods such as photocatalysis,thermal catalysis,and photothermal catalysis.Additionally,we further emphasize the fundamental principles and factors that influence various types of catalytic CO_(2)hydrogenation reactions,while offering insights into future research directions in this dynamic field.展开更多
In the field of catalytic hydro-genation,two primary mecha-nistic pathways,namely the Ho-riuti-Polanyi(HP)mechanism and the non-HP mechanism,have been extensively investi-gated.Current understandings suggested that th...In the field of catalytic hydro-genation,two primary mecha-nistic pathways,namely the Ho-riuti-Polanyi(HP)mechanism and the non-HP mechanism,have been extensively investi-gated.Current understandings suggested that the non-HP mechanism preferred to occur on the coinage metal surfaces,such as copper,silver,and gold,which exhibited low activity towards H_(2) dissociation.Herein,we offered a detailed theoretical investigation into the mechanisms of CO_(2)hydrogenation to formic acid on M_(1)-In_(2)O_(3)(111)surfaces,using density functional theory calculations.Our calculations provided novel in-sights into the preference of the non-HP mechanism on reduced single-atom noble metal cata-lysts,such as r-Rh_(1)-In_(2)O_(3)(111)and r-Ir_(1)-In_(2)O_(3)(111).In these cases,molecularly adsorbed H_(2) would be polarized into H^(δ−)-H^(δ+),thus facilitating the electrophilic attack to the O in CO_(2).Conversely,the H^(δ+)species,derived from heterolytically dissociated H_(2),exhibited a strong affinity on the adjacent oxygen site at the M-O-In interface.This strong adsorption resulted in a higher energy barrier for CO_(2)hydrogenation,thereby rendering the HP mechanism less viable than the non-HP one.Our results were anticipated to provide a deeper understanding of hydrogenation reactions on oxide-supported noble single-atom catalysts and theoretical guidance for the development of novel high-performance catalysts for catalytic hydrogena-tion reactions.展开更多
Fe-based catalysts are widely used for CO_(2)hydrogenation to light olefins(C_(2–4)=);however,precise regulation of active phases and the balance between intermediate reactions remain significant challenges.Herein,we...Fe-based catalysts are widely used for CO_(2)hydrogenation to light olefins(C_(2–4)=);however,precise regulation of active phases and the balance between intermediate reactions remain significant challenges.Herein,we find that the addition of moderate amounts of Ti forms a strong interaction with Fe compositions,modulating the Fe_(3)O_(4)and Fe_(5)C_(2)contents.Enhanced interaction leads to an increased Fe_(5)C_(2)/Fe_(3)O_(4)ratio,which in turn enhances the adsorption of reactants and intermediates,promoting CO hydrogenation to unsaturated alkyl groups and facilitating C–C coupling.Furthermore,the strong Fe-Ti interaction induces the preferential growth of Fe_(5)C_(2)into prismatic structures that expose the(020),(–112),and(311)facets,forming compact active interfacial sites with Fe_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles.These facet and interfacial effects significantly promote the synergistic coupling of the reverse water gas shift and Fischer-Tropsch reactions.The optimized 3K/FeTi catalyst with the highest Fe_(5)C_(2)/Fe_(3)O_(4)ratio of 3.6 achieves a 52.2%CO_(2)conversion rate,with 44.5%selectivity for C2–4=and 9.5%for CO,and the highest space-time yield of 412.0 mg gcat^(–1)h^(–1)for C_(2–4)=.展开更多
CO_(2) hydrogenation to CH3OH is of great significance for achieving carbon neutrality.Here,we show a urea-assisted grinding strategy for synthesizing Cu-Zn-Ce ternary catalysts(CZC-G)with optimized interfacial synerg...CO_(2) hydrogenation to CH3OH is of great significance for achieving carbon neutrality.Here,we show a urea-assisted grinding strategy for synthesizing Cu-Zn-Ce ternary catalysts(CZC-G)with optimized interfacial synergy,achieving superior performance in CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol.The CZC-G catalyst demonstrated exceptional methanol selectivity(96.8%)and a space-time yield of 73.6 gMeOH·kgcat^(–1)·h^(–1) under optimized conditions.Long-term stability tests confirmed no obvious deactivation over 100 h of continuous operation.Structural and mechanistic analyses revealed that the urea-assisted grinding method promotes the formation of Cu/Zn-O_(v)-Ce ternary interfaces and inhibits the reduction of ZnO,enabling synergistic interactions for efficient CO_(2) activation and selective stabilization of formate intermediates(HCOO^(*)),which are critical for methanol synthesis.In-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectra and X-ray absorption spectroscopy studies elucidated the reaction pathway dominated by the formate mechanism,while suppressing the reverse water-gas shift reaction.This work underscores the critical role of synthetic methodologies in engineering interfacial structures,offering a strategy for designing high-performance catalysts for sustainable CO_(2) resource utilization.展开更多
Recent research progress on the use of Ni-based catalysts supported by various carbon materials,such as carbon nanotubes,graphene,and activated carbon,for the hydrogenation of CO_(2)to CH4 is summarized.The influence ...Recent research progress on the use of Ni-based catalysts supported by various carbon materials,such as carbon nanotubes,graphene,and activated carbon,for the hydrogenation of CO_(2)to CH4 is summarized.The influence of additives and surface modification methods on improving their catalytic performance is discussed as is the reaction mechanism,especially the structurefunction relationship produced by the carbon.The review provides a comprehensive directory for the rational design of carbon-supported Ni-based catalysts for the methanation of CO_(2).展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB4104500,2023YFB4104502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22138013)the Taishan Scholar Project(ts201712020).
文摘Against the backdrop of escalating global climate change and energy crises,the resource utilization of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),a major greenhouse gas,has become a crucial pathway for achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.The hydrogenation of CO_(2)to methanol not only enables carbon sequestration and recycling,but also provides a route to produce high value-added fuels and basic chemical feedstocks,holding significant environmental and economic potential.However,this conversion process is thermodynamically and kinetically limited,and traditional catalyst systems(e.g.,Cu/ZnO/Al_(2)O_(3))exhibit inadequate activity,selectivity,and stability under mild conditions.Therefore,the development of novel high-performance catalysts with precisely tunable structures and functionalities is imperative.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),as crystalline porous materials with high surface area,tunable pore structures,and diverse metal-ligand compositions,have the great potential in CO_(2)hydrogenation catalysis.Their structural design flexibility allows for the construction of well-dispersed active sites,tailored electronic environments,and enhanced metal-support interactions.This review systematically summarizes the recent advances in MOF-based and MOF-derived catalysts for CO_(2)hydrogenation to methanol,focusing on four design strategies:(1)spatial confinement and in situ construction,(2)defect engineering and ion-exchange,(3)bimetallic synergy and hybrid structure design,and(4)MOF-derived nanomaterial synthesis.These approaches significantly improve CO_(2)conversion and methanol selectivity by optimizing metal dispersion,interfacial structures,and reaction pathways.The reaction mechanism is further explored by focusing on the three main reaction pathways:the formate pathway(HCOO*),the RWGS(Reverse Water Gas Shift reaction)+CO*hydrogenation pathway,and the trans-COOH pathway.In situ spectroscopic studies and density functional theory(DFT)calculations elucidate the formation and transformation of key intermediates,as well as the roles of active sites,metal-support interfaces,oxygen vacancies,and promoters.Additionally,representative catalytic performance data for MOFbased systems are compiled and compared,demonstrating their advantages over traditional catalysts in terms of CO_(2)conversion,methanol selectivity,and space-time yield.Future perspectives for MOF-based CO_(2)hydrogenation catalysts will prioritize two main directions:structural design and mechanistic understanding.The precise construction of active sites through multi-metallic synergy,defect engineering,and interfacial electronic modulation should be made to enhance catalyst selectivity and stability.In addition,advanced in situ characterization techniques combined with theoretical modeling are essential to unravel the detailed reaction mechanisms and intermediate behaviors,thereby guiding rational catalyst design.Moreover,to enable industrial application,challenges related to thermal/hydrothermal stability,catalyst recyclability,and cost-effective large-scale synthesis must be addressed.The development of green,scalable preparation methods and the integration of MOF catalysts into practical reaction systems(e.g.,flow reactors)will be crucial for bridging the gap between laboratory research and commercial deployment.Ultimately,multi-scale structure-performance optimization and catalytic system integration will be vital for accelerating the industrialization of MOF-based CO_(2)-to-methanol technologies.
基金financially National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFA1504800)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22325405,22372160,22321002)+1 种基金Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1807207)DICP I202104。
文摘The Zn-Al spinel oxide stands out as one of the most active catalysts for high-temperature methanol synthesis from CO_(2)hydrogenation.However,the structure–activity relationship of the reaction remains poorly understood due to challenges in atomic-level structural characterizations and analysis of reaction intermediates.In this study,we prepared two Zn-Al spinel oxide catalysts via coprecipitation(ZnAl-C)and hydrothermal(ZnAl-H)methods,and conducted a comparative investigation in the CO_(2)hydrogenation reaction.Surprisingly,under similar conditions,ZnAl-C exhibited significantly higher selectivity towards methanol and DME compared to ZnAl-H.Comprehensive characterizations using X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscopy and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)unveiled that ZnAl-C catalyst had abundant ZnO species on its surface,and the interaction between the ZnO species and its ZnAl spinel oxide matrix led to the formation of oxygen vacancies,which are crucial for CO_(2)adsorption and activation.Additionally,state-of-the-art solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)techniques,including ex-situ and in-situ NMR analyses,confirmed that the surface ZnO facilitates the formation of unique highly reactive interfacial formate species,which was readily hydrogenated to methanol and DME.These insights elucidate the promotion effects of ZnO on the ZnAl spinel oxide in regulating active sites and reactive intermediates for CO_(2)-to-methanol hydrogenation reaction,which is further evidenced by the significant enhancement in methanol and DME selectivity observed upon loading ZnO onto the ZnAl-H catalyst.These molecular-level mechanism understandings reinforce the idea of optimizing the ZnO-ZnAl interface through tailored synthesis methods to achieve activity-selectivity balance.
文摘CO_(2)hydrogenation to value-added light olefins(C_(2-4)=)is crucial for the utilization and cycling of global carbon resource.Moderate CO_(2)activation and carbon chain growth ability are key factors for iron-based catalysts for efficient CO_(2)conversion to target C_(2-4)=products.The electronic interaction and confinement effect of electron-deficient graphene inner surface on the active phase are effective to improve surface chemical properties and enhance the catalytic performance.Here,we report a core-shell FeCo alloy catalyst with graphene layers confinement prepared by a simple sol-gel method.The electron transfer from Fe species to curved graphene inner surface modifies the surface electronic structure of the active phaseχ-(Fe_(x)Co_(1-x))_(5)C_(2)and improves CO_(2)adsorption capacity,enhancing the efficient conversion of CO_(2)and moderate C-C coupling.Therefore,the catalyst FeCoK@C exhibits C_(2-4)=selectivity of 33.0%while maintaining high CO_(2)conversion of 52.0%.The high stability without obvious deactivation for over 100 h and unprecedented C_(2-4)=space time yield(STY)up to 52.9 mmolCO_(2)·g^(-1)·h^(-1)demonstrate its potential for practical application.This work provides an efficient strategy for the development of high-performance CO_(2)hydrogenation catalysts.
文摘As one of the most important industrially viable methods for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))utilization,methanol synthesis serves as a platform for production of green fuels and commodity chemicals.For sustainable methanol synthesis,In_(2)O_(3)is an ideal catalyst and has garnered significant attention.Herein,cubic In_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles were prepared via the precipitation method and evaluated for CO_(2)hydrogenation to produce methanol.During the initial 10 h of reaction,CO_(2)conversion gradually increased,accompanied by a slow decrease of methanol selectivity,and the reaction reached equilibrium after 10-20 h on stream.This activation and induction stage may be attributed to the sintering of In_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles and the creation of more oxygen vacancies on In_(2)O_(3)surfaces.Further experimental studies demonstrate that hydrogen induction created additional oxygen vacancies during the catalyst activation stage,enhancing the performance of In_(2)O_(3)catalyst for CO_(2)hydrogenation.Density functional theory calculations and microkinetic simulations further demonstrated that surfaces with higher oxygen vacancy coverages or hydroxylated surfaces formed during this induction period can enhance the reaction rate and increase the CO_(2)conversion.However,they predominantly promote the formation of CO instead of methanol,leading to reduced methanol selectivity.These predictions align well with the above-mentioned experimental observations.Our work thus provides an in-depth analysis of the induction stage of the CO_(2)hydrogenation process on In_(2)O_(3)nano-catalyst,and offers valuable insights for significantly improving the CO_(2)reactivity of In_(2)O_(3)-based catalysts while maintaining long-term stability.
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.
基金supported by Research Grant from China Petroleum and Chemical Corp。
文摘Cu/ZnO-based catalysts are widely employed for methanol synthesis via CO_(2) hydrogenation.The preparation procedure is sensitive to the particle size and interfacial structure,which are considered as potential active centers influencing the rate of both methanol and CO formation.The particle size and the interaction between Cu and the support materials are influenced by the coprecipitation conditions,let alone that the mechanistic divergence remains unclear.In this work,a series of Cu/ZnO/ZrO_(2) catalysts were prepared via co-precipitation at different pH value and systematically characterized.The structure has been correlated with kinetic results to establish the structure-performance relationship.Kinetic analysis demonstrates that methanol synthesis follows a single-site Langmuir-Hinshelwood(L-H)mechanism,i.e.,Cu serves as the active site where CO_(2) and H_(2) competitively adsorb and react to form methanol.In contrast,CO formation proceeds via a dual-site L-H mechanism,where CO_(2) adsorbs onto ZnO and H_(2) onto Cu,with the reaction occurring at the Cu/ZnO interface.Therefore,for the direct formation of methanol,solely reducing the particle size of Cu would not be beneficial.
文摘To achieve efficient catalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2)to formate,we employed a transmetallation strategy to develop three novel iridium(Ⅰ)complexes,which feature N‑heterocyclic carbene‑nitrogen‑phosphine ligands(CNP)and a 1,5‑cyclooctadiene(cod)molecule:[Ir(cod)(κ^(3)‑CN^(im)P)]Cl(1⁃Cl),[Ir(cod)(κ^(3)‑CN^(im)P)]PF6(1⁃PF_(6)),and[Ir(cod)(κ^(3)‑CNHP)]Cl(2).The^(1)H NMR spectra,^(31)P NMR spectra,and high‑resolution mass spectra verify the successful synthesis of these three Ir(Ⅰ)‑CNP complexes.Furthermore,single‑crystal X‑ray diffraction analysis confirms the coordination geometry of 1⁃PF_(6).The strong Ir—C(NHC)bond suggests that the carbene carbon plays an enhanced anchoring role to iridium due to its strongσ‑donating ability,which helps stabilize the active metal species during CO_(2)hydrogenation.As a result,the Ir(Ⅰ)‑CNP complex exhibits remarkable activity and long catalytic lifetime for the hydrogenation of CO_(2)to formate,reaching a turnover number(TON)of 1.16×10^(6)after 150 h at a high temperature of 170℃,which was a relatively high value among all the Ir complexes.CCDC:2384071,1⁃PF_(6).
基金the National Nature Science Foundation of China for Excellent Young Scientists Fund(32222058)Fundamental Research Foundation of CAF(CAFYBB2022QB001).
文摘Developing biomass platform compounds into high value-added chemicals is a key step in renewable resource utilization.Herein,we report porous carbon-supported Ni-ZnO nanoparticles catalyst(Ni-ZnO/AC)synthesized via low-temperature coprecipitation,exhibiting excellent performance for the selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF).A linear correlation is first observed between solvent polarity(E_(T)(30))and product selectivity within both polar aprotic and protic solvent classes,suggesting that solvent properties play a vital role in directing reaction pathways.Among these,1,4-dioxane(aprotic)favors the formation of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan(BHMF)with 97.5%selectivity,while isopropanol(iPrOH,protic)promotes 2,5-dimethylfuran production with up to 99.5%selectivity.Mechanistic investigations further reveal that beyond polarity,proton-donating ability is critical in facilitating hydrodeoxygenation.iPrOH enables a hydrogen shuttle mechanism where protons assist in hydroxyl group removal,lowering the activation barrier.In contrast,1,4-dioxane,lacking hydrogen bond donors,stabilizes BHMF and hinders further conversion.Density functional theory calculations confirm a lower activation energy in iPrOH(0.60 eV)compared to 1,4-dioxane(1.07 eV).This work offers mechanistic insights and a practical strategy for solvent-mediated control of product selectivity in biomass hydrogenation,highlighting the decisive role of solvent-catalyst-substrate interactions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22302115,22072079)the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202303021221056).
文摘Heterogeneous solid frustrated-Lewis-pair(FLP)catalyst is of great promise in practical hydrogenation applications.It has been found that all-solid FLPs can be created on ceria via surface oxygen vacancy regulation.Consequently,it is desired to investigate the mechanisms of the FLP-catalyzed hydrogenation of C=C and C=O and provide insight into the modification of CeO_(2)catalysts for the selective hydrogenation.In this work,the reaction mechanism of the hydrogenation of CH_(2)=CH_(2)and CH_(3)CH=O at the FLP sites constructed on CeO_(2)(110)surface was investigated by density functional theory(DFT),with the classical Lewis acid-base pairs(CLP)site as the reference.The results illustrate that at the CLP site,the dissociated hydride(H^(δ−))forms a stable H−O bond with the surface O atom,while at the FLP site,H^(δ−)is stabilized by Ce,displaying higher activity on the one hand.On the other hand,the electron cloud density of the Ce atom at the FLP site is higher,which can transfer more electrons to the adsorbed C_(C=C)and O_(C=O)atoms,leading to a higher degree of activation for C=C and C=O bonds,as indicated by the Bader charge analysis.Therefore,compared to the CLP site,the FLP site exhibits higher hydrogenation activity for CH_(2)=CH_(2)and CH_(3)CH=O.Furthermore,at the FLP sites,it demonstrates high efficiency in catalyzing the hydrogenation of CH_(2)=CH_(2)with the rate-determining barrier of 1.04 eV,but it shows limited activity for the hydrogenation of CH_(3)CH=O with the rate-determining barrier of 1.94 eV.It means that the selective hydrogenation of C=C can be effectively achieved at the FLP sites concerning selective hydrogenation catalysis.The insights shown in this work help to clarify the reaction mechanism of the hydrogenation of C=C and C=O at FLP site on CeO_(2)(110)and reveal the relationship between the catalytic performance and the nature of the active site,which is of great benefit to development of rational design of heterogeneous FLP catalysts.
文摘The structure-performance relationship of Cu/Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts in the hydrogenation of diethyl oxalate(DEO)for the synthesis of alcohol ether esters has been investigated by various characterization techniques including XRD,XPS,N2O titration,and 27Al MAS-NMR.The results showed that when the crystal configurations of Al_(2)O_(3) were the same,increasing the specific surface area could effectively refine the size of copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs),and ultimately improve the conversion of DEO.Meanwhile,the smaller size ofγ-Al_(2)O_(3)(HSAl and SBAl)loaded Cu NPs promotes the reaction towards the deep hydrogenation to produce ethanol(EtOH)and ethylene glycol(EG).Besides,the larger size of Cu NPs on the surface of amorphous Al_(2)O_(3)(HTAl and SolAl)resulted in a lower conversion rate,where ethyl glycolate(Egly)is the main product.Despite there are differences in Al^(3+)ionic coordination in Al_(2)O_(3) with different crystal structures,the experimental data showed that the differences in Al^(3+)ionic coordination did not significantly affect the catalytic performance in the hydrogenation reaction.The formation of alcohol-ether ester chemicals is critically dependent on the interactions between Cu sites and acidic sites.Among them,EG and EtOH were dehydrated to form 2-ethoxyethanol via the SN2 mechanism,while Egly and EtOH were reacted to form ethyl ethoxyacetate(EEA)via the SN2 mechanism.This study provides a theoretical basis for the optimization of the coal-based glycol processes to achieve a diversified product portfolio.
基金Yijing Wang acknowledges the funding support of the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB4000604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52271220)+6 种基金the Higher Education Discipline Innovation Project(No.B12015)“the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”Huaiyu Shao acknowledges the funding support of the Multi-Year Research Grant(MYRG)from the University of Macao(No.MYRG2022-00105-IAPME)the Joint Scientific Research Project Funding by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(No.0090/2022/AFJ)the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(FDCT)for funding No.006/2022/ALC of the Macao Centre for Research and Development in Advanced Materials(No.2022-2024)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2023A1515010765)the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Science and Technology Innovation Project(Category C).
文摘Herein,we report the multi-metal atomic catalysts for solid-state dehydrogenation of MgH_(2).It aims to reveal the multi-element synergy in catalysts for solid-state hydrogen storage.The kinetic measurements and fitting reveal two mechanisms:one shows a maximum rate at the early stage,such as V and Cr;the other needs a temperature-sensitive preparation time for its maximum rate,such as Ni.The combina-tion of two catalyst components demonstrates the best kinetics:V and Cr boost the initial dehydrogena-tion,and Ni benefits the further hydrogen transfer which alleviates the rate of decay.This work provides guidelines for the design of multi-element doped catalysts for MgH_(2) dehydrogenation.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0710302)The Major Research Plan of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91963206)+2 种基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072169,51972164,51972167,22279053)The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(14380193)The Program for Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams(2019ZT08L101).
文摘On the surfaces of celestial bodies with no or thin atmospheres,such as the Moon and Mars,the solar wind irradiation process leads to the formation of hydrogen and helium enriched regions in the extraterrestrial soil particles.However,soil particles on the Earth with the similar composition lack such structures and properties.This discrepancy raises a key question whether there is a direct relationship between solar wind irradiation and the alterations in the structure and chemical performance of extraterrestrial materials.To address this question,this work investigates the effects of proton irradiation,simulating solar wind radiation,on the structure and photothermal catalytic properties of the classic catalyst In_(2)O_(3).It reveals that proton irradiation induces structural features in In_(2)O_(3) analogous to those characteristics of solar wind weathering observed in extraterrestrial materials.Furthermore,after proton beam irradiation with an energy of 30 keV and a dose of 3×10^(17) protons·cm^(-2),the methanol production yield of the In_(2)O_(3) catalyst increased to 2.6 times of its preirradiation level,and the methanol selectivity improved to 2.1 times of the original value.This work provides both theoretical and experimental support for the development of high-efficiency,radiation-resistant photothermal catalysts.
文摘The production of renewable methanol(CH_(3)OH)via the photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) is an ideal method to ameliorate energy shortages and mitigate CO_(2) emissions:however,the highly selective synthesis of methanol at atmospheric pressure remains challenging owing to the competing reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction.Herein,we present a novel approach for the synthesis of CH_(3)OH via photocatalytic CO_(2) hydrogenation using a catalyst featuring highly dispersed Au nanoparticles loaded on oxygen vacancy(OV)-rich molybdenum dioxide(MoO_(2)),resulting in a remarkable selectivity of 43.78%.The active sites in the Au/MoO_(2) catalyst are high-density Au-oxygen vacancies,which synergistically promote the tandem methanol synthesis via an initial RWGS reaction and subsequent CO hydrogenation.This work provides comprehensive insights into the design of metal-vacancy synergistic sites for the highly selective photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) to CH_(3)OH.
文摘Chiral pyridyl alcohols are a type of synthetically versatile building block for natural products,functional materials and bioactive molecules.Herein,a highly efficient Ir/f-amphox-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of 1-(pyridin-2-yl)ketone derivatives to access chiral pyridyl alcohols was reported.The reaction proceeds smoothly under mild conditions,delivering excellent yields and enantioselectivities(up to>99%ee,turnover number(TON)up to 2000).A broad range of pyridyl alkyl and aryl ketones were successfully transformed,demonstrating the generality and synthetic utility of this methodology.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51971199,51771171)。
文摘The Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH composite system is a promising vehicle-mounted hydrogen sto rage material,but its application is limited due to serious thermodynamic and kinetic barriers.Adding additives can effectively optimize their hydrogen absorption and desorption kinetics and thermodynamic performance.In this work the comprehensive hydrogen storage performance of Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH with extremely small nano rare earth borides is improved,and a series of characterization methods and density functional theory(DFT)calculation systems was combined to study its hydrogen storage improvement mechanism.The research results show that the method of adding 5 wt%molten salt to prepare nano CeB_(6)(24.5 nm)can significantly reduce the initial hydrogen absorption/release temperature of Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH from 110/130to 45/90℃,inhibit the generation of ammonia by-products,and improve hydrogen purity.Under lowtemperature hydrogen absorption conditions at 120℃,the improved sample can absorb 2.81 wt%hydrogen gas,with a hydrogen absorption capacity more than 3.5 times of the unmodified sample.The amount of hydrogen released at 150℃reaches 3.35 wt%,which is more than twice that of the pristine sample,demonstrating excellent hydrogen absorption and release kinetics performance.After 10 consecutive hydrogen cycles,4.64 wt%hydrogen can still be released,and the cycle retention rate can be increased from 85%before improvement to nearly 100%,demonstrating good reversibility.Mechanism studies show that nano CeB_(6)can effectively weaken the Mg-N and N-H bonds of Mg(NH_(2))_(2)and inhibit the polycrystalline transformation of the hydrogen evolution product Li_(2)MgN_(2)H_(2)at high temperatures.It can also provide nucleation active sites for hydrogen absorption and desorption in the material,making the system possess superior hydrogen absorption and desorption performance and cycling stability.This study provides new insights into the role of rare earth borides in Mg(NH_(2))_(2)-2LiH hydrogen storage materials,both experimentally and theoretically.
文摘Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)serve as highly effective hosts for ultrasmall metal species,creating advanced nanocatalysts with superior catalytic performance,stability,and selective activity.The synergistic interplay between metal species confined within MOF nanopores and their active sites enhances catalytic efficiency in CO_(2)hydrogenation reactions.Herein,recent advancements in synthesizing metal-confined MOFs are discussed,along with their applications in catalyzing CO_(2)conversion through various methods such as photocatalysis,thermal catalysis,and photothermal catalysis.Additionally,we further emphasize the fundamental principles and factors that influence various types of catalytic CO_(2)hydrogenation reactions,while offering insights into future research directions in this dynamic field.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of Ministry of Sci-ence and Technology of China(No.2022YFA1504601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92045303,22132004,22121001,22072116,22072117,and 21773192).
文摘In the field of catalytic hydro-genation,two primary mecha-nistic pathways,namely the Ho-riuti-Polanyi(HP)mechanism and the non-HP mechanism,have been extensively investi-gated.Current understandings suggested that the non-HP mechanism preferred to occur on the coinage metal surfaces,such as copper,silver,and gold,which exhibited low activity towards H_(2) dissociation.Herein,we offered a detailed theoretical investigation into the mechanisms of CO_(2)hydrogenation to formic acid on M_(1)-In_(2)O_(3)(111)surfaces,using density functional theory calculations.Our calculations provided novel in-sights into the preference of the non-HP mechanism on reduced single-atom noble metal cata-lysts,such as r-Rh_(1)-In_(2)O_(3)(111)and r-Ir_(1)-In_(2)O_(3)(111).In these cases,molecularly adsorbed H_(2) would be polarized into H^(δ−)-H^(δ+),thus facilitating the electrophilic attack to the O in CO_(2).Conversely,the H^(δ+)species,derived from heterolytically dissociated H_(2),exhibited a strong affinity on the adjacent oxygen site at the M-O-In interface.This strong adsorption resulted in a higher energy barrier for CO_(2)hydrogenation,thereby rendering the HP mechanism less viable than the non-HP one.Our results were anticipated to provide a deeper understanding of hydrogenation reactions on oxide-supported noble single-atom catalysts and theoretical guidance for the development of novel high-performance catalysts for catalytic hydrogena-tion reactions.
文摘Fe-based catalysts are widely used for CO_(2)hydrogenation to light olefins(C_(2–4)=);however,precise regulation of active phases and the balance between intermediate reactions remain significant challenges.Herein,we find that the addition of moderate amounts of Ti forms a strong interaction with Fe compositions,modulating the Fe_(3)O_(4)and Fe_(5)C_(2)contents.Enhanced interaction leads to an increased Fe_(5)C_(2)/Fe_(3)O_(4)ratio,which in turn enhances the adsorption of reactants and intermediates,promoting CO hydrogenation to unsaturated alkyl groups and facilitating C–C coupling.Furthermore,the strong Fe-Ti interaction induces the preferential growth of Fe_(5)C_(2)into prismatic structures that expose the(020),(–112),and(311)facets,forming compact active interfacial sites with Fe_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles.These facet and interfacial effects significantly promote the synergistic coupling of the reverse water gas shift and Fischer-Tropsch reactions.The optimized 3K/FeTi catalyst with the highest Fe_(5)C_(2)/Fe_(3)O_(4)ratio of 3.6 achieves a 52.2%CO_(2)conversion rate,with 44.5%selectivity for C2–4=and 9.5%for CO,and the highest space-time yield of 412.0 mg gcat^(–1)h^(–1)for C_(2–4)=.
文摘CO_(2) hydrogenation to CH3OH is of great significance for achieving carbon neutrality.Here,we show a urea-assisted grinding strategy for synthesizing Cu-Zn-Ce ternary catalysts(CZC-G)with optimized interfacial synergy,achieving superior performance in CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol.The CZC-G catalyst demonstrated exceptional methanol selectivity(96.8%)and a space-time yield of 73.6 gMeOH·kgcat^(–1)·h^(–1) under optimized conditions.Long-term stability tests confirmed no obvious deactivation over 100 h of continuous operation.Structural and mechanistic analyses revealed that the urea-assisted grinding method promotes the formation of Cu/Zn-O_(v)-Ce ternary interfaces and inhibits the reduction of ZnO,enabling synergistic interactions for efficient CO_(2) activation and selective stabilization of formate intermediates(HCOO^(*)),which are critical for methanol synthesis.In-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectra and X-ray absorption spectroscopy studies elucidated the reaction pathway dominated by the formate mechanism,while suppressing the reverse water-gas shift reaction.This work underscores the critical role of synthetic methodologies in engineering interfacial structures,offering a strategy for designing high-performance catalysts for sustainable CO_(2) resource utilization.
文摘Recent research progress on the use of Ni-based catalysts supported by various carbon materials,such as carbon nanotubes,graphene,and activated carbon,for the hydrogenation of CO_(2)to CH4 is summarized.The influence of additives and surface modification methods on improving their catalytic performance is discussed as is the reaction mechanism,especially the structurefunction relationship produced by the carbon.The review provides a comprehensive directory for the rational design of carbon-supported Ni-based catalysts for the methanation of CO_(2).
