Most of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)are harmful to the atmosphere and human health.Cata‐lytic combustion is an effective way to eliminate VOCs.The key issue is the availability of high per‐formance catalysts.Man...Most of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)are harmful to the atmosphere and human health.Cata‐lytic combustion is an effective way to eliminate VOCs.The key issue is the availability of high per‐formance catalysts.Many catalysts including transition metal oxides,mixed metal oxides,and sup‐ported noble metals have been developed.Among these catalysts,the porous ones attract much attention.In this review,we focus on recent advances in the synthesis of ordered mesoporous and macroporous transition metal oxides,perovskites,and supported noble metal catalysts and their catalytic oxidation of VOCs.The porous catalysts outperformed their bulk counterparts.This excel‐lent catalytic performance was due to their high surface areas,high concentration of adsorbed oxy‐gen species,low temperature reducibility,strong interaction between noble metal and support and highly dispersed noble metal nanoparticles and unique porous structures.Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide over typical catalysts was also discussed.We made conclusive remarks and pro‐posed future work for the removal of VOCs.展开更多
Objective To study the two metal catalysts Ag/Al2O3 and Cu/Al2O3 that interdict the transmission pathway for SARS and other respiratory infectious diseases. Methods Two metal catalysts Ag/Al2O3 and Cu/Al2O3 were press...Objective To study the two metal catalysts Ag/Al2O3 and Cu/Al2O3 that interdict the transmission pathway for SARS and other respiratory infectious diseases. Methods Two metal catalysts Ag/Al2O3 and Cu/Al2O3 were pressed into wafers. One hundred μL 106 TCID50/mL SARS-CoV, 100 μL 106 PFU/mL recombinant baculovirus expressing hamster’s prion protein (haPrP) protein and roughly 106 E. coli were slowly dropped onto the surfaces of the catalyst wafers and exposed for 5 and 20 min, respectively. After eluted from the surfaces of wafers, the infectivity of viruses and propagation of bacteria were measured. The expression of PrP protein was determined by Western blot. The morphological changes of bacteria were observed by electronic microscopy. Results After exposure to the catalysts surfaces for 5 and 20 min, the infectivity of SARS-CoV in Vero cells and baculovirus in Sf9 cells dropped down to a very low and undetectable level, and no colony was detected using bacteria culture method. The expression of haPrP protein reduced to 21.8% in the preparation of Sf9 cells infected with recombinant baculovirus exposed for 5 min and was undetectable exposed for 20 min. Bacterial membranes seemed to be cracked and the cytoplasm seemed to be effluent from cell bodies. Conclusion Exposures to the surfaces of Ag/Al2O3 and Cu/Al2O3 destroy the replication and propagation abilities of SARS-CoV, baculovirus and E. coli. Inactivation ability of metal catalysts needs to interact with air, utilizing oxygen molecules in air. Efficiently killing viruses and bacteria on the surfaces of the two metal catalysts has a promising potential for air-disinfection in hospitals, communities, and households.展开更多
Direct cost-effective conversion of abundant methane to high value-added oxygenates(methanol,formic acid,acetic acid,etc.)under mild conditions is prospective for optimizing the structure of energy resources.However,t...Direct cost-effective conversion of abundant methane to high value-added oxygenates(methanol,formic acid,acetic acid,etc.)under mild conditions is prospective for optimizing the structure of energy resources.However,the CAH bond of products is more reactive than that of high thermodynamic stable methane.Exploring an appropriate approach to eliminate the‘‘seesaw effect"between methane conversion and oxygenate selectivity is significant.In this review,we briefly summarize the research progress in the past decade on low-temperature direct conversion of methane to oxygenates in gas-solid-liquid phase over various transition metal(Fe,Cu,Rh,Pd,Au Pd,etc.)based nanoparticle or single-atom catalyst.Furthermore,the prospects of catalyst design and catalysis process are also discussed.展开更多
The electrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF) represents a significant avenue for sustainable chemical synthesis, owing to its potential to generate high-value derivatives from biomass feedstocks. Tran...The electrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF) represents a significant avenue for sustainable chemical synthesis, owing to its potential to generate high-value derivatives from biomass feedstocks. Transition metal catalysts offer a cost-effective alternative to precious metals for catalyzing HMF oxidation, with transition bimetallic catalysts emerging as particularly promising candidates. In this review, we delve into the intricate reaction pathways and electrochemical mechanisms underlying HMF oxidation, emphasizing the pivotal role of transition bimetallic catalysts in enhancing catalytic efficiency. Subsequently, various types of transition bimetallic catalysts are explored, detailing their synthesis methods and structural modulation strategies. By elucidating the mechanisms behind catalyst modification and performance enhancement, this review sets the stage for upcoming advancements in the field, ultimately advancing the electrochemical HMF conversion and facilitating the transition towards sustainable chemical production.展开更多
The organic compound 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid（FDCA） has been identified by the US Department of Energy（DOE） as a valuable platform chemical for a wide range of industrial applications. Currently, the most popula...The organic compound 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid（FDCA） has been identified by the US Department of Energy（DOE） as a valuable platform chemical for a wide range of industrial applications. Currently, the most popular route for FDCA synthesis is reported to be the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural（HMF）by O_2 over the catalysis of noble metals（e.g., Au, Pt, Ru, and Pd）. However, the high costs of noble metal catalysts remain a major barrier for producing FDCA at an industrial scale. Herein, we report a transition metal-free synthesis strategy for the oxidation of HMF to FDCA under O_2 or ambient air. A simple but unprecedented process for the aerobic oxidation of HMF was carried out in organic solvents using only bases as the promoters. According to the high performance liquid chromatography（HPLC） analysis, excellent product yield（91%） was obtained in the presence of NaOH in dimethylformamide（DMF） at room temperature（25 ℃）. A plausible mechanism for the NaOH-promoted aerobic oxidation of HMF in DMF is also outlined in this paper. After the reaction, the sodium salt of FDCA particles were dispersed in the reaction mixture, making it possible for product separation and solvent reuse. The new HMF oxidation approach is expected to be a practical alternative to current ones, which depend on the use of noble metal catalysts.展开更多
Selective hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone is intriguing in chemical industry.Though a few catalysts with promising performances have been developed in recent years,the basic principle for catalyst design is s...Selective hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone is intriguing in chemical industry.Though a few catalysts with promising performances have been developed in recent years,the basic principle for catalyst design is still missing owing to the unclear catalytic mechanism.This work tries to unravel the mechanism of phenol hydro-genation and the reasons causing the selectivity discrepancy on noble metal catalysts under mild conditions.Results show that different reaction pathways always firstly converge to the formation of cyclohexanone under mild conditions.The selectivity discrepancy mainly depends on the activity for cyclohexanone sequential hy-drogenation,in which two factors are found to be responsible,i.e.the hydrogenation energy barrier and the competitive chemisorption between phenol and cyclohexanone,if the specific co-catalyzing effect of H 2 O on Ru is not considered.Based on the above results,a quantitative descriptor,E b(one/pl)/E a,in which E a can be further correlated to the d band center of the noble metal catalyst,is proposed by the first time to roughly evaluate and predict the selectivity to cyclohexanone for catalyst screening.展开更多
Diatomic-site catalysts(DASCs)have emerged as a kind of promising heterogeneous candidate catalysts for electrochemical CO_(2)reduction(ECR),which is considered to retain the advantage of single-atom catalysts(SACs)bu...Diatomic-site catalysts(DASCs)have emerged as a kind of promising heterogeneous candidate catalysts for electrochemical CO_(2)reduction(ECR),which is considered to retain the advantage of single-atom catalysts(SACs)but also introduce opportunities to exceed the limit of single-atom catalysts.In the past few years,tremendous progress has been achieved in this field.Herein,the recent progress in ECR on DASCs has been summarized.It will start with the classification of DASCs.Then the challenges in the precise fabrication and characterization of DASCs have been emphasized.By introducing the advanced ECR performance on DASCs,superior to that on SACs,the synergistic effects of the dual metal atoms are highlighted,as this origin of the advanced ECR performance on DASCs is comprehensively summarized.Finally,the major challenges and perspectives of DASCs have been proposed to shed light on the development of DASCs for ECR application.展开更多
Y zeolite supporting noble metal catalysts, as the important industrial catalysts for aromatics hydrogenation, have received increasing attention in recent years. Pd M/Y bimetallic catalysts, where M is non noble meta...Y zeolite supporting noble metal catalysts, as the important industrial catalysts for aromatics hydrogenation, have received increasing attention in recent years. Pd M/Y bimetallic catalysts, where M is non noble metal element, were prepared to investigate the effects of the addition of a second metal. Pd M/Y catalysts were evaluated under the following conditions: H 2 pressure 4.2 MPa, MHSV 4.0 h -1 , sulfur content in feed 3000 μg/g. The microreactor results indicated that the second metal remarkably affects the hydrogenation activity of Pd/Y catalysts. Among them, Cr and W improve the sulfur resistance of Pd/Y, but La, Mn, Mo and Ag make the sulfur resistance worse and the second metals have no evident influence on product selectivity and acidic properties of the catalysts.展开更多
A non-precious metal catalyst CoMe]C for the oxygen reduction reaction is prepared by heat-treating a mechanical mixture of carbon black, melamine and cobalt chloride at 600 under nitrogen atmosphere for 2 h. The cata...A non-precious metal catalyst CoMe]C for the oxygen reduction reaction is prepared by heat-treating a mechanical mixture of carbon black, melamine and cobalt chloride at 600 under nitrogen atmosphere for 2 h. The catalytic activity of CoMe/C is characterized by the electrochemical linear sweep voltammetry technique. The onset reduction potential of the catalyst is 0.55 V （vs. SCE） at a scanning rate of 5 mV/s in 0.5 mol/L H2SO4 solution. The formation of the ORR activity sites of CoMe/C is facilitated by metallic β- cobalt.展开更多
Supported metal catalysts,particularly for precious metals,have gained increasing attention in green synthetic chemistry.They can make metal-catalyzed organic synthesis more sustainable and economical due to easy sepa...Supported metal catalysts,particularly for precious metals,have gained increasing attention in green synthetic chemistry.They can make metal-catalyzed organic synthesis more sustainable and economical due to easy separation of product with less metal residue,as well as reusability of the high-cost catalysts.Although great effort has been spent,the precise catalytic mechanism of supported metal-catalyzed reactions has not been clearly elucidated and the development of efficient and stable recyclable catalysts remains challenging.This highlight reveals a“molecular fence”metal stabilization strategy and discloses the metal evolution in Pd-catalyzed C-C bond formation reactions using Nheterocyclic carbene(NHC)-functionalized hypercrosslinked polymer support,wherein the polymeric skeleton isolates or confines the metal species involved in the catalytic reactions,and NHC captures free low-valent metal species in solution and stabilizes them on the support via strong metal-support coordination interaction.This strategy creates a novel route for the development of supported metal catalysts with high stability and provides insights into the reaction mechanism of heterogeneous catalysis.展开更多
A facile and user friendly technique to immobilize the late-transition metal complexes on spherical MgCl2/SiO2/THF support has been developed. The spherical MgCl2/SiO2/THF-supported late-transition metal catalysts 2,6...A facile and user friendly technique to immobilize the late-transition metal complexes on spherical MgCl2/SiO2/THF support has been developed. The spherical MgCl2/SiO2/THF-supported late-transition metal catalysts 2,6-bis-[1-(2,6-dimethylphenylimino)ethyl]pyridine iron(II) dichloride(SC-A) and 1,4-bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)- acenaphthene diimine nickel(II) dibromide(SC-B) for ethylene polymerization has been prepared by spray-drying technique using tetrahydrofuran suspension containing MgCl2, SiO2 and late-transition metal complexes. The catalysts were characterized by BET, XRD, SEM and the polymers were analyzed using GPC, DSC and 13C-NMR. The test results show that spray-drying is a very effective method for immobilizing late-transition metal catalysts for ethylene polymerization. Among six kinds of cocatalysts for olefin polymerization, TMA and TEA were confirmed to be more effective than other compounds for the ethylene polymerization system using the catalyst SC-A. For the case of the catalyst SC-B, DEAC showed the best performance as cocatalysts in ethylene polymerization. The replication of the catalyst morphology was found in the resultant polyethylene.展开更多
Five types of KNO_3-NH_4VO_3-rare earth metal nitrate（K-V-rare earth metal） catalysts supported on a-porous alumina ceramic substrates were prepared by a coating method. All the catalysts were characterized by X-ray...Five types of KNO_3-NH_4VO_3-rare earth metal nitrate（K-V-rare earth metal） catalysts supported on a-porous alumina ceramic substrates were prepared by a coating method. All the catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetry/differential scanning calorimetry. Catalytic activities were evaluated by a soot oxidation reaction using a temperature-programmed reaction system. The experimental results show that the addition of rare earth metal compound could obviously improve the catalytic activities of the K-V-based catalysts. The proper ratio of K-V-rare earth metal catalysts can not only lower the soot onset ignition temperature, but also quicken the soot oxidation rate. The crystalline phases formed by K, V, and rare earth metal are stable.展开更多
Early transition metal catalysts [N,N]MCln, in which [N,N] is N-（2,6-diisopropylphenyl） pyridine-2-carboxaldimine （C18H22N2, NN-1）, N-（2,6-diisopropylphenyl）-6-methylpyridine-2- carboxaldimine （C19H24N2, NN-2）...Early transition metal catalysts [N,N]MCln, in which [N,N] is N-（2,6-diisopropylphenyl） pyridine-2-carboxaldimine （C18H22N2, NN-1）, N-（2,6-diisopropylphenyl）-6-methylpyridine-2- carboxaldimine （C19H24N2, NN-2）, N-（2,4,6-trimethylphenyl）pyridine-2-carboxaldimine （CIsH16N2, NN-3）, M is Ti, Zr and V, and n is 3 or 4, e.g. [NN-1]TiCh 1a, [NN-1]ZrCh 1b, [NN-1]VC13 1c, [NN-2]TiCh 2a, [NN-2]ZrCh 2b, [NN-2]VC13 2e, [NN-3]TiCh 3a have been investigated to catalyze ethylene polymerization in the presence of methylaluminoxane （MAO）. It was noteworthy that polyethylene characteristic of high molecular weight and wide or bimodal molecular weight distribution was formed with moderate to high activities.展开更多
Natural gas serves as a crucial bridge fuel in the green transition of the energy and transportation sectors and is expected to remain pivotal for their long-term sustainable operation.However,uncontrolled emissions o...Natural gas serves as a crucial bridge fuel in the green transition of the energy and transportation sectors and is expected to remain pivotal for their long-term sustainable operation.However,uncontrolled emissions of methane—its principal component—intensify the greenhouse effect.Since mobile sources represent a key focus in air pollution control and noble metals have demonstrated decades of proven effectiveness in exhaust gas purification,this paper systematically reviews representative studies on eight noble metals(Pd,Pt,Rh,Ir,Ru,Os,Ag,and Au)for the catalytic abatement of methane emissions.It discusses the potential impact of exhaust gas composition on methane catalytic oxidation activity,explains factors influencing the activity and deactivation of noble metal catalysts,and emphasizes efforts to mitigate catalyst deactivation caused by two key poisons:water and sulfur.By offering an in-depth understanding of the challenges in designing and fabricating high-efficiency methane combustion catalysts,this review aims to facilitate the advancement of methane emission control technologies for lean-burn mobile sources.展开更多
CONSPECTUS:Mesoporous metals,characterized by interconnected pore networks,high specific surface area,and exceptional mass transport properties,epitomize the pinnacle of catalyst design.These attributes are critical f...CONSPECTUS:Mesoporous metals,characterized by interconnected pore networks,high specific surface area,and exceptional mass transport properties,epitomize the pinnacle of catalyst design.These attributes are critical for fully exposing active sites and enabling rapid diffusion of reactants and products,particularly during demanding electrochemical and chemical transformations.Historically,synthesizing such intricate metallic nanostructures has long centered predominantly on the templated approaches.This involves using soft templates and/or hard templates to define the mesopore architecture.While effective for mesopore generation,the mandatory template removal step imposes a critical limitation to surface contamination.Residual surfactant-derived species,carbonaceous deposits,or silica fragments persistently coat on metal surfaces,obscuring catalytically active sites,altering their electronic structures,and impeding reactant accesses.Such contamination fundamentally undermines the intrinsic catalytic potential of metals.Consequently,the development of template-free synthetic strategies capable of directly generating mesoporous metals while preserving atomically clean surfaces has emerged as a pressing imperative and transformative frontier in catalysis science.This Account critically examines the burgeoning area of template-free methodologies for preparing mesoporous metals with surfaceclean sites.The focus centers squarely on three principal template-free synthetic routes:metal oxide atomic reconstruction,metal salt thermal decomposition,and dealloying.These routes inherently avoid surface impurities by eliminating templates.Crucially,we dissect the mechanistic links between these synthetic routes and formation of surface-clean sites,emphasizing how the absence of template residues directly translates to enhancing catalytic activity and stability and optimizing selectivity.This work not only addresses a critical gap by offering a systematic analysis of template-free synthesis of mesoporous metals but also establishes a structure-property paradigm for rational design of highly active mesoporous metal catalysts.This paves the way for scalable applications in clean energy technologies and carbon neutrality initiatives,positioning surface-clean mesoporous metals as an essential platform for sustainable catalysis.展开更多
Metal catalysts pioneer new paradigms in biomedical studies for their intrinsic physiochemical and biocatalyst features.However,their therapeutic potential is still constrained by uncontrollable activation and deficie...Metal catalysts pioneer new paradigms in biomedical studies for their intrinsic physiochemical and biocatalyst features.However,their therapeutic potential is still constrained by uncontrollable activation and deficient theranostic ability.Herein,we developed a microRNA-programmed single AuI catalyst(RSA)for the spatiotemporally on-demand activation of photodynamic therapy.Specifically,the DNA-caged AuI catalyst was encapsulated in a folic acid-functionalized nanocarrier that enabled its specific accumulation in tumor tissue through folate receptor-mediated endocytosis.Then endogenous microRNA triggers the catalyzed assembly/activation of AuI catalyst that subsequently catalyzes the successive hydroamination of photosensitizer precursor(BDPI)with the efficient generation of an amplified fluorescence readout and abundant singlet oxygen therapeutic agent.This multiply-guaranteed cascade RSA platform offered a versatile toolbox for probing these complex biocatalytic transformations and biochemical processes.展开更多
Light olefins are one of the most important raw materials for the production of chemicals and energy substances.The dehydrogenation of light alkanes is an important industrial pathway for the production of light olefi...Light olefins are one of the most important raw materials for the production of chemicals and energy substances.The dehydrogenation of light alkanes is an important industrial pathway for the production of light olefins,particularly in the context of the shale gas revolution and the growing global demand for olefin downstream commodity chemicals.Traditional Pt-based and Cr-based catalysts are not suitable for the present demands in the context of green development due to their high cost and non-removable poisonous properties.Non-noble metal catalysts have received increasing attention due to their wide distribution and low cost.In this review,we comprehensively summarize recent advances in the design of non-noble metal advanced catalysts for alkane dehydrogenation as well as new insights into structure-performance relationships and future challenges in moving to actual industrial application.展开更多
Maintaining high metal dispersion of supported metal catalysts to achieve superior reactivity under harsh conditions poses one of the main challenges for their practical applications.Constructing and regulating the st...Maintaining high metal dispersion of supported metal catalysts to achieve superior reactivity under harsh conditions poses one of the main challenges for their practical applications.Constructing and regulating the strong metal-support interactions(SMSI)by diverse methodologies has emerged as one of the promising approaches to fabricating robust supported metal catalysts.In this study,we report an L-ascorbic acid(AA)-inducing strategy to generate SMSI on a titania-supported gold(Au)catalyst after high-temperature treatment in an inert atmosphere(600℃,N_(2)).The AA-induced SMSI can efficiently stabilize Au nanoparticles(NPs)and preserve their catalytic performance.The detailed study reveals that the key to realizing this SMSI is the generation of oxygen vacancies within the TiO_(2) support induced by the adsorbed AA,which drives the formation of the Ti Oxpermeable layer onto the Au NPs.The strategy could be extended to TiO_(2)-supported Au catalysts with different crystal phases and platinum group metals,such as Pt,Pd,and Rh.This work offers a promising novel route to design stable and efficient supported noble metal catalysts by constructing SMSI using simple reducing organic adsorbent.展开更多
文摘Most of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)are harmful to the atmosphere and human health.Cata‐lytic combustion is an effective way to eliminate VOCs.The key issue is the availability of high per‐formance catalysts.Many catalysts including transition metal oxides,mixed metal oxides,and sup‐ported noble metals have been developed.Among these catalysts,the porous ones attract much attention.In this review,we focus on recent advances in the synthesis of ordered mesoporous and macroporous transition metal oxides,perovskites,and supported noble metal catalysts and their catalytic oxidation of VOCs.The porous catalysts outperformed their bulk counterparts.This excel‐lent catalytic performance was due to their high surface areas,high concentration of adsorbed oxy‐gen species,low temperature reducibility,strong interaction between noble metal and support and highly dispersed noble metal nanoparticles and unique porous structures.Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide over typical catalysts was also discussed.We made conclusive remarks and pro‐posed future work for the removal of VOCs.
基金This work was supported by the National High-Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) 2003AA208402 and2003AA208201.
文摘Objective To study the two metal catalysts Ag/Al2O3 and Cu/Al2O3 that interdict the transmission pathway for SARS and other respiratory infectious diseases. Methods Two metal catalysts Ag/Al2O3 and Cu/Al2O3 were pressed into wafers. One hundred μL 106 TCID50/mL SARS-CoV, 100 μL 106 PFU/mL recombinant baculovirus expressing hamster’s prion protein (haPrP) protein and roughly 106 E. coli were slowly dropped onto the surfaces of the catalyst wafers and exposed for 5 and 20 min, respectively. After eluted from the surfaces of wafers, the infectivity of viruses and propagation of bacteria were measured. The expression of PrP protein was determined by Western blot. The morphological changes of bacteria were observed by electronic microscopy. Results After exposure to the catalysts surfaces for 5 and 20 min, the infectivity of SARS-CoV in Vero cells and baculovirus in Sf9 cells dropped down to a very low and undetectable level, and no colony was detected using bacteria culture method. The expression of haPrP protein reduced to 21.8% in the preparation of Sf9 cells infected with recombinant baculovirus exposed for 5 min and was undetectable exposed for 20 min. Bacterial membranes seemed to be cracked and the cytoplasm seemed to be effluent from cell bodies. Conclusion Exposures to the surfaces of Ag/Al2O3 and Cu/Al2O3 destroy the replication and propagation abilities of SARS-CoV, baculovirus and E. coli. Inactivation ability of metal catalysts needs to interact with air, utilizing oxygen molecules in air. Efficiently killing viruses and bacteria on the surfaces of the two metal catalysts has a promising potential for air-disinfection in hospitals, communities, and households.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(22022814,21878283)Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2017223)+1 种基金"Strategic Priority Research Program"of the Chinese academy of Sciences(XDB17020100)the National Key projects for Fundamental Research and Development of China(2016YFA0202801)。
文摘Direct cost-effective conversion of abundant methane to high value-added oxygenates(methanol,formic acid,acetic acid,etc.)under mild conditions is prospective for optimizing the structure of energy resources.However,the CAH bond of products is more reactive than that of high thermodynamic stable methane.Exploring an appropriate approach to eliminate the‘‘seesaw effect"between methane conversion and oxygenate selectivity is significant.In this review,we briefly summarize the research progress in the past decade on low-temperature direct conversion of methane to oxygenates in gas-solid-liquid phase over various transition metal(Fe,Cu,Rh,Pd,Au Pd,etc.)based nanoparticle or single-atom catalyst.Furthermore,the prospects of catalyst design and catalysis process are also discussed.
基金Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (2023AFB0049)Scientific Research Fund Project of Wuhan Institute of Technology (K202232 and K2023028)Graduate Education Innovation Fund of Wuhan Institute of Technology (CX2023091)。
文摘The electrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF) represents a significant avenue for sustainable chemical synthesis, owing to its potential to generate high-value derivatives from biomass feedstocks. Transition metal catalysts offer a cost-effective alternative to precious metals for catalyzing HMF oxidation, with transition bimetallic catalysts emerging as particularly promising candidates. In this review, we delve into the intricate reaction pathways and electrochemical mechanisms underlying HMF oxidation, emphasizing the pivotal role of transition bimetallic catalysts in enhancing catalytic efficiency. Subsequently, various types of transition bimetallic catalysts are explored, detailing their synthesis methods and structural modulation strategies. By elucidating the mechanisms behind catalyst modification and performance enhancement, this review sets the stage for upcoming advancements in the field, ultimately advancing the electrochemical HMF conversion and facilitating the transition towards sustainable chemical production.
基金This work was supported by the SEEDS grant from the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center(OARDC)of the Ohio State University,Ohio,USA[grant number 2016-105].
文摘The organic compound 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid（FDCA） has been identified by the US Department of Energy（DOE） as a valuable platform chemical for a wide range of industrial applications. Currently, the most popular route for FDCA synthesis is reported to be the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural（HMF）by O_2 over the catalysis of noble metals（e.g., Au, Pt, Ru, and Pd）. However, the high costs of noble metal catalysts remain a major barrier for producing FDCA at an industrial scale. Herein, we report a transition metal-free synthesis strategy for the oxidation of HMF to FDCA under O_2 or ambient air. A simple but unprecedented process for the aerobic oxidation of HMF was carried out in organic solvents using only bases as the promoters. According to the high performance liquid chromatography（HPLC） analysis, excellent product yield（91%） was obtained in the presence of NaOH in dimethylformamide（DMF） at room temperature（25 ℃）. A plausible mechanism for the NaOH-promoted aerobic oxidation of HMF in DMF is also outlined in this paper. After the reaction, the sodium salt of FDCA particles were dispersed in the reaction mixture, making it possible for product separation and solvent reuse. The new HMF oxidation approach is expected to be a practical alternative to current ones, which depend on the use of noble metal catalysts.
基金This work was supported by Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21908189,21872121)the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFA0202900)+1 种基金the Key Program supportedby theNaturalScience Foundationof ZhejiangProvince,China(LZ18B060002)the Key R&D Project of Zhejiang Province(2020C01133).
文摘Selective hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone is intriguing in chemical industry.Though a few catalysts with promising performances have been developed in recent years,the basic principle for catalyst design is still missing owing to the unclear catalytic mechanism.This work tries to unravel the mechanism of phenol hydro-genation and the reasons causing the selectivity discrepancy on noble metal catalysts under mild conditions.Results show that different reaction pathways always firstly converge to the formation of cyclohexanone under mild conditions.The selectivity discrepancy mainly depends on the activity for cyclohexanone sequential hy-drogenation,in which two factors are found to be responsible,i.e.the hydrogenation energy barrier and the competitive chemisorption between phenol and cyclohexanone,if the specific co-catalyzing effect of H 2 O on Ru is not considered.Based on the above results,a quantitative descriptor,E b(one/pl)/E a,in which E a can be further correlated to the d band center of the noble metal catalyst,is proposed by the first time to roughly evaluate and predict the selectivity to cyclohexanone for catalyst screening.
基金supported by“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang(No.2023C03017)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22225606,22261142663,and 22176029)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M730491)Natural Science Foundation of Huzhou City(No.2022YZ22)。
文摘Diatomic-site catalysts(DASCs)have emerged as a kind of promising heterogeneous candidate catalysts for electrochemical CO_(2)reduction(ECR),which is considered to retain the advantage of single-atom catalysts(SACs)but also introduce opportunities to exceed the limit of single-atom catalysts.In the past few years,tremendous progress has been achieved in this field.Herein,the recent progress in ECR on DASCs has been summarized.It will start with the classification of DASCs.Then the challenges in the precise fabrication and characterization of DASCs have been emphasized.By introducing the advanced ECR performance on DASCs,superior to that on SACs,the synergistic effects of the dual metal atoms are highlighted,as this origin of the advanced ECR performance on DASCs is comprehensively summarized.Finally,the major challenges and perspectives of DASCs have been proposed to shed light on the development of DASCs for ECR application.
文摘Y zeolite supporting noble metal catalysts, as the important industrial catalysts for aromatics hydrogenation, have received increasing attention in recent years. Pd M/Y bimetallic catalysts, where M is non noble metal element, were prepared to investigate the effects of the addition of a second metal. Pd M/Y catalysts were evaluated under the following conditions: H 2 pressure 4.2 MPa, MHSV 4.0 h -1 , sulfur content in feed 3000 μg/g. The microreactor results indicated that the second metal remarkably affects the hydrogenation activity of Pd/Y catalysts. Among them, Cr and W improve the sulfur resistance of Pd/Y, but La, Mn, Mo and Ag make the sulfur resistance worse and the second metals have no evident influence on product selectivity and acidic properties of the catalysts.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. CDJXS12220002)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Sichuan University of Science and Engineering (No. 2012RC16)+2 种基金the Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Green Catalysis of Sichuan Institutes of High Education (No. LYJ1206)the National Undergraduate Innovation Training Project (No. 1110611046)Discipline Construction Project of Sichuan University of Science and Engineering
文摘A non-precious metal catalyst CoMe]C for the oxygen reduction reaction is prepared by heat-treating a mechanical mixture of carbon black, melamine and cobalt chloride at 600 under nitrogen atmosphere for 2 h. The catalytic activity of CoMe/C is characterized by the electrochemical linear sweep voltammetry technique. The onset reduction potential of the catalyst is 0.55 V （vs. SCE） at a scanning rate of 5 mV/s in 0.5 mol/L H2SO4 solution. The formation of the ORR activity sites of CoMe/C is facilitated by metallic β- cobalt.
基金support of the Start-up Research Fund of Dongguan University of Technology(KCYKYQD2017015).
文摘Supported metal catalysts,particularly for precious metals,have gained increasing attention in green synthetic chemistry.They can make metal-catalyzed organic synthesis more sustainable and economical due to easy separation of product with less metal residue,as well as reusability of the high-cost catalysts.Although great effort has been spent,the precise catalytic mechanism of supported metal-catalyzed reactions has not been clearly elucidated and the development of efficient and stable recyclable catalysts remains challenging.This highlight reveals a“molecular fence”metal stabilization strategy and discloses the metal evolution in Pd-catalyzed C-C bond formation reactions using Nheterocyclic carbene(NHC)-functionalized hypercrosslinked polymer support,wherein the polymeric skeleton isolates or confines the metal species involved in the catalytic reactions,and NHC captures free low-valent metal species in solution and stabilizes them on the support via strong metal-support coordination interaction.This strategy creates a novel route for the development of supported metal catalysts with high stability and provides insights into the reaction mechanism of heterogeneous catalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.U1162114)the Science Foundation of Tianjin University of Science & Technology (20090420)
文摘A facile and user friendly technique to immobilize the late-transition metal complexes on spherical MgCl2/SiO2/THF support has been developed. The spherical MgCl2/SiO2/THF-supported late-transition metal catalysts 2,6-bis-[1-(2,6-dimethylphenylimino)ethyl]pyridine iron(II) dichloride(SC-A) and 1,4-bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)- acenaphthene diimine nickel(II) dibromide(SC-B) for ethylene polymerization has been prepared by spray-drying technique using tetrahydrofuran suspension containing MgCl2, SiO2 and late-transition metal complexes. The catalysts were characterized by BET, XRD, SEM and the polymers were analyzed using GPC, DSC and 13C-NMR. The test results show that spray-drying is a very effective method for immobilizing late-transition metal catalysts for ethylene polymerization. Among six kinds of cocatalysts for olefin polymerization, TMA and TEA were confirmed to be more effective than other compounds for the ethylene polymerization system using the catalyst SC-A. For the case of the catalyst SC-B, DEAC showed the best performance as cocatalysts in ethylene polymerization. The replication of the catalyst morphology was found in the resultant polyethylene.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21606140,21776147,and 51373086)the Science-Technology Program in Higher Education Institutions of Shandong Province,China(J11LD05)the Qingdao Municipal Science and Technology Commission,China(13-1-4-154-jch)
文摘Five types of KNO_3-NH_4VO_3-rare earth metal nitrate（K-V-rare earth metal） catalysts supported on a-porous alumina ceramic substrates were prepared by a coating method. All the catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetry/differential scanning calorimetry. Catalytic activities were evaluated by a soot oxidation reaction using a temperature-programmed reaction system. The experimental results show that the addition of rare earth metal compound could obviously improve the catalytic activities of the K-V-based catalysts. The proper ratio of K-V-rare earth metal catalysts can not only lower the soot onset ignition temperature, but also quicken the soot oxidation rate. The crystalline phases formed by K, V, and rare earth metal are stable.
基金This work was subsidized by Special Funds for Major State Basic Research Projects of China(No.G1999064801).
文摘Early transition metal catalysts [N,N]MCln, in which [N,N] is N-（2,6-diisopropylphenyl） pyridine-2-carboxaldimine （C18H22N2, NN-1）, N-（2,6-diisopropylphenyl）-6-methylpyridine-2- carboxaldimine （C19H24N2, NN-2）, N-（2,4,6-trimethylphenyl）pyridine-2-carboxaldimine （CIsH16N2, NN-3）, M is Ti, Zr and V, and n is 3 or 4, e.g. [NN-1]TiCh 1a, [NN-1]ZrCh 1b, [NN-1]VC13 1c, [NN-2]TiCh 2a, [NN-2]ZrCh 2b, [NN-2]VC13 2e, [NN-3]TiCh 3a have been investigated to catalyze ethylene polymerization in the presence of methylaluminoxane （MAO）. It was noteworthy that polyethylene characteristic of high molecular weight and wide or bimodal molecular weight distribution was formed with moderate to high activities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22262016,22425601,22476008,and U23A20120)the Scientific and Technological Project of Yunnan Precious Metals Laboratory(No.YPML-20240502086)the Technology Talents and Platform Project of Yunnan(No.202205AC160085).
文摘Natural gas serves as a crucial bridge fuel in the green transition of the energy and transportation sectors and is expected to remain pivotal for their long-term sustainable operation.However,uncontrolled emissions of methane—its principal component—intensify the greenhouse effect.Since mobile sources represent a key focus in air pollution control and noble metals have demonstrated decades of proven effectiveness in exhaust gas purification,this paper systematically reviews representative studies on eight noble metals(Pd,Pt,Rh,Ir,Ru,Os,Ag,and Au)for the catalytic abatement of methane emissions.It discusses the potential impact of exhaust gas composition on methane catalytic oxidation activity,explains factors influencing the activity and deactivation of noble metal catalysts,and emphasizes efforts to mitigate catalyst deactivation caused by two key poisons:water and sulfur.By offering an in-depth understanding of the challenges in designing and fabricating high-efficiency methane combustion catalysts,this review aims to facilitate the advancement of methane emission control technologies for lean-burn mobile sources.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22509035)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC3905002)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘CONSPECTUS:Mesoporous metals,characterized by interconnected pore networks,high specific surface area,and exceptional mass transport properties,epitomize the pinnacle of catalyst design.These attributes are critical for fully exposing active sites and enabling rapid diffusion of reactants and products,particularly during demanding electrochemical and chemical transformations.Historically,synthesizing such intricate metallic nanostructures has long centered predominantly on the templated approaches.This involves using soft templates and/or hard templates to define the mesopore architecture.While effective for mesopore generation,the mandatory template removal step imposes a critical limitation to surface contamination.Residual surfactant-derived species,carbonaceous deposits,or silica fragments persistently coat on metal surfaces,obscuring catalytically active sites,altering their electronic structures,and impeding reactant accesses.Such contamination fundamentally undermines the intrinsic catalytic potential of metals.Consequently,the development of template-free synthetic strategies capable of directly generating mesoporous metals while preserving atomically clean surfaces has emerged as a pressing imperative and transformative frontier in catalysis science.This Account critically examines the burgeoning area of template-free methodologies for preparing mesoporous metals with surfaceclean sites.The focus centers squarely on three principal template-free synthetic routes:metal oxide atomic reconstruction,metal salt thermal decomposition,and dealloying.These routes inherently avoid surface impurities by eliminating templates.Crucially,we dissect the mechanistic links between these synthetic routes and formation of surface-clean sites,emphasizing how the absence of template residues directly translates to enhancing catalytic activity and stability and optimizing selectivity.This work not only addresses a critical gap by offering a systematic analysis of template-free synthesis of mesoporous metals but also establishes a structure-property paradigm for rational design of highly active mesoporous metal catalysts.This paves the way for scalable applications in clean energy technologies and carbon neutrality initiatives,positioning surface-clean mesoporous metals as an essential platform for sustainable catalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.22274123,22274121,and 22074112)the Translational Medicine and Interdisciplinary Research Joint Fund of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University(grant no.ZNJC202231)+1 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(grant nos.JCYJ20220530140609021 and JCYJ20230807090210020)support from the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(grant no.GZC20231974).
文摘Metal catalysts pioneer new paradigms in biomedical studies for their intrinsic physiochemical and biocatalyst features.However,their therapeutic potential is still constrained by uncontrollable activation and deficient theranostic ability.Herein,we developed a microRNA-programmed single AuI catalyst(RSA)for the spatiotemporally on-demand activation of photodynamic therapy.Specifically,the DNA-caged AuI catalyst was encapsulated in a folic acid-functionalized nanocarrier that enabled its specific accumulation in tumor tissue through folate receptor-mediated endocytosis.Then endogenous microRNA triggers the catalyzed assembly/activation of AuI catalyst that subsequently catalyzes the successive hydroamination of photosensitizer precursor(BDPI)with the efficient generation of an amplified fluorescence readout and abundant singlet oxygen therapeutic agent.This multiply-guaranteed cascade RSA platform offered a versatile toolbox for probing these complex biocatalytic transformations and biochemical processes.
基金support from Sinopec Catalyst Co.,LTD.(36100000-22-ZC0607-0037).
文摘Light olefins are one of the most important raw materials for the production of chemicals and energy substances.The dehydrogenation of light alkanes is an important industrial pathway for the production of light olefins,particularly in the context of the shale gas revolution and the growing global demand for olefin downstream commodity chemicals.Traditional Pt-based and Cr-based catalysts are not suitable for the present demands in the context of green development due to their high cost and non-removable poisonous properties.Non-noble metal catalysts have received increasing attention due to their wide distribution and low cost.In this review,we comprehensively summarize recent advances in the design of non-noble metal advanced catalysts for alkane dehydrogenation as well as new insights into structure-performance relationships and future challenges in moving to actual industrial application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)under the Joint Research Program(Nos.NSFC21961142006 and JPJSJRP20191804)+3 种基金NSFC(Nos.U22A20394 and 22375200)the DICP.CAS-Cardiff Joint Research Units(No.121421ZYLH20230008)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.028GJHZ2023097GC)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M723086)。
文摘Maintaining high metal dispersion of supported metal catalysts to achieve superior reactivity under harsh conditions poses one of the main challenges for their practical applications.Constructing and regulating the strong metal-support interactions(SMSI)by diverse methodologies has emerged as one of the promising approaches to fabricating robust supported metal catalysts.In this study,we report an L-ascorbic acid(AA)-inducing strategy to generate SMSI on a titania-supported gold(Au)catalyst after high-temperature treatment in an inert atmosphere(600℃,N_(2)).The AA-induced SMSI can efficiently stabilize Au nanoparticles(NPs)and preserve their catalytic performance.The detailed study reveals that the key to realizing this SMSI is the generation of oxygen vacancies within the TiO_(2) support induced by the adsorbed AA,which drives the formation of the Ti Oxpermeable layer onto the Au NPs.The strategy could be extended to TiO_(2)-supported Au catalysts with different crystal phases and platinum group metals,such as Pt,Pd,and Rh.This work offers a promising novel route to design stable and efficient supported noble metal catalysts by constructing SMSI using simple reducing organic adsorbent.
