Enhancing the selectivity of noble metal catalysts through electronic modulation is important for academic research and chemical industrial processes.Herein,we report a facile sacrificial template strategy for the syn...Enhancing the selectivity of noble metal catalysts through electronic modulation is important for academic research and chemical industrial processes.Herein,we report a facile sacrificial template strategy for the synthesis of PdZn intermetallic compound(3-4 nm)highly distributed in ZnO/nitrogen-decorated carbon hollow spheres(PdZn-ZnO/NCHS)to optimize the selectivity of Pd catalysts,which involves carbonization of a core-shell structured polystyrene(PS)@ZIF-8 precursor in an inert atmosphere,impregnation Pd precursor,and subsequent H2 reduction treatment.Due to the unique structural and compositional features,the developed PdZn-ZnO/NCHS delivers an excellent catalytic performance for the semihydrogenation of 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol(MBY)to 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol(MBE)with high activity(>99%),high selectivity(96%),and good recyclability,outperforming the analog Pd on ZnO(Pd/ZnO)as well as the supported Pd nanoparticles(Pd/C and Pd/NC).Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the presence of Znδ+species in PdZn-ZnO/NCHS alters the adsorption modes of reactant and product,leading to a decrease of the adsorption strength and an enhancement of the energy barrier for overhydrogenation,which results in a kinetic favor for the selective transformation of MBY to MBE.In addition,PdZn-ZnO/NCHS was also very effective for the partial hydrogenation of dehydrolinalool to hydrolinalool.展开更多
近年来由于环境问题CO_2加氢制甲醇催化反应重新回归为研究热点。对于Pd/ZnO催化剂,研究表明PdZn合金相是制甲醇反应的活性中心,而单独Pd利于CO生成。为了实现Pd和ZnO的充分接触,本工作以一种ZnO@ZIF-8核壳型结构为载体负载Pd纳米颗粒...近年来由于环境问题CO_2加氢制甲醇催化反应重新回归为研究热点。对于Pd/ZnO催化剂,研究表明PdZn合金相是制甲醇反应的活性中心,而单独Pd利于CO生成。为了实现Pd和ZnO的充分接触,本工作以一种ZnO@ZIF-8核壳型结构为载体负载Pd纳米颗粒后经由高温煅烧制得PZZ8-T催化剂(T为不同煅烧温度),同时制备了ZnO纳米棒负载Pd的PZ催化剂作为对比。在随后的CO_2加氢反应中,相比于PZ,PZZ8-T展现出极高的甲醇选择性。之后我们通过一系列表征探究了催化剂的构效关系,发现催化剂的甲醇选择性与表面Pd的化学态有关,更多的Pd以PdZn合金的形式存在将会带来更高的甲醇选择性。XPS O 1s谱图和EPR分析表明CO_2的活化与催化剂表面的氧空穴和ZnO极性面含量直接相关。而化学吸附手段进一步对Pd-ZnO界面进行了表征,揭示了其与CO_2转化速率的关联。本工作的意义在于,一是展现了利用新材料制备更优的传统催化剂的方法,二是通过表面分析手段加深了对催化剂构效关系的理解。展开更多
Pd-based catalysts exhibit higher catalytic activity and durability in many electrochemical reactions.However,the electrochemical performance can be further enhanced by fine-tune of the alloy composition.Although bina...Pd-based catalysts exhibit higher catalytic activity and durability in many electrochemical reactions.However,the electrochemical performance can be further enhanced by fine-tune of the alloy composition.Although binary alloys have been fully studied,the multicomponent alloys are far beyond understanding,which leaves cocktail effect a compromised explanation for the high-entropy alloy.Herein Pd nanosheet-seeded growth was used to synthesize a Pd-Zn-Cd ternary alloy by accurately controlling the Pd-Zn-Cd molar ratio through adjusting the amount of introduced Cd precursor.Through analysis of the crystal phase structure of PdCdZnx and PdZn_(x)Cd_(1-x),the competitive relationship of Zn and Cd in the alloying process with Pd was unveiled:Pd1Cd1 intermetallics(IMC)is thermodynamically favored over Pd_(1)Zn_(1)IMC in the ternary system.However,the increased structure stability of PdCd over PdZn does not bring about increased durability in the catalytic ethanol oxidation reaction.The morphology selection of Pd seeds is also crucial for the study,as Pd cubes,Pd tetrahedrons,and Pd octahedrons do not form PdZn in the same protocol.The successful alloying through the seeded growth depends on the maximum diffusion depth of foreign atoms into the seed.展开更多
基金We thank the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21576243)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Nos.LY18B060006,LY17B060001,and LY21B030003).
文摘Enhancing the selectivity of noble metal catalysts through electronic modulation is important for academic research and chemical industrial processes.Herein,we report a facile sacrificial template strategy for the synthesis of PdZn intermetallic compound(3-4 nm)highly distributed in ZnO/nitrogen-decorated carbon hollow spheres(PdZn-ZnO/NCHS)to optimize the selectivity of Pd catalysts,which involves carbonization of a core-shell structured polystyrene(PS)@ZIF-8 precursor in an inert atmosphere,impregnation Pd precursor,and subsequent H2 reduction treatment.Due to the unique structural and compositional features,the developed PdZn-ZnO/NCHS delivers an excellent catalytic performance for the semihydrogenation of 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol(MBY)to 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol(MBE)with high activity(>99%),high selectivity(96%),and good recyclability,outperforming the analog Pd on ZnO(Pd/ZnO)as well as the supported Pd nanoparticles(Pd/C and Pd/NC).Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the presence of Znδ+species in PdZn-ZnO/NCHS alters the adsorption modes of reactant and product,leading to a decrease of the adsorption strength and an enhancement of the energy barrier for overhydrogenation,which results in a kinetic favor for the selective transformation of MBY to MBE.In addition,PdZn-ZnO/NCHS was also very effective for the partial hydrogenation of dehydrolinalool to hydrolinalool.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(21373153)~~
文摘近年来由于环境问题CO_2加氢制甲醇催化反应重新回归为研究热点。对于Pd/ZnO催化剂,研究表明PdZn合金相是制甲醇反应的活性中心,而单独Pd利于CO生成。为了实现Pd和ZnO的充分接触,本工作以一种ZnO@ZIF-8核壳型结构为载体负载Pd纳米颗粒后经由高温煅烧制得PZZ8-T催化剂(T为不同煅烧温度),同时制备了ZnO纳米棒负载Pd的PZ催化剂作为对比。在随后的CO_2加氢反应中,相比于PZ,PZZ8-T展现出极高的甲醇选择性。之后我们通过一系列表征探究了催化剂的构效关系,发现催化剂的甲醇选择性与表面Pd的化学态有关,更多的Pd以PdZn合金的形式存在将会带来更高的甲醇选择性。XPS O 1s谱图和EPR分析表明CO_2的活化与催化剂表面的氧空穴和ZnO极性面含量直接相关。而化学吸附手段进一步对Pd-ZnO界面进行了表征,揭示了其与CO_2转化速率的关联。本工作的意义在于,一是展现了利用新材料制备更优的传统催化剂的方法,二是通过表面分析手段加深了对催化剂构效关系的理解。
基金the support of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22175127).
文摘Pd-based catalysts exhibit higher catalytic activity and durability in many electrochemical reactions.However,the electrochemical performance can be further enhanced by fine-tune of the alloy composition.Although binary alloys have been fully studied,the multicomponent alloys are far beyond understanding,which leaves cocktail effect a compromised explanation for the high-entropy alloy.Herein Pd nanosheet-seeded growth was used to synthesize a Pd-Zn-Cd ternary alloy by accurately controlling the Pd-Zn-Cd molar ratio through adjusting the amount of introduced Cd precursor.Through analysis of the crystal phase structure of PdCdZnx and PdZn_(x)Cd_(1-x),the competitive relationship of Zn and Cd in the alloying process with Pd was unveiled:Pd1Cd1 intermetallics(IMC)is thermodynamically favored over Pd_(1)Zn_(1)IMC in the ternary system.However,the increased structure stability of PdCd over PdZn does not bring about increased durability in the catalytic ethanol oxidation reaction.The morphology selection of Pd seeds is also crucial for the study,as Pd cubes,Pd tetrahedrons,and Pd octahedrons do not form PdZn in the same protocol.The successful alloying through the seeded growth depends on the maximum diffusion depth of foreign atoms into the seed.
