Hydrocarbons are one of the important fluids within the Earth's crust,and different biotic and abitoic processes can generate hydrocarbon during geological periods.Tracing the sources and sinks of hydrocarbons can...Hydrocarbons are one of the important fluids within the Earth's crust,and different biotic and abitoic processes can generate hydrocarbon during geological periods.Tracing the sources and sinks of hydrocarbons can help us better understand the carbon cycle of the earth.In this study,an improved approach of adsorbed hydrocarbons extraction from sediments was established.The improved thermal desorption approach,compound-specific isotope analysis and position-specific isotope analysis were integrated to investigate the molecular and intramolecular isotope fractionation between trace hydrocarbon gases within sediments and geological hydrocarbon deposits.The isotopic compositions of the terminal position carbon of propane(δ^(13)C_(terminal))serves as a correlation indicator between trace hydrocarbon gases within sediments and geological hydrocarbon deposits.The tight sandstone gas from the Turpan-Hami Basin is a first case study for the application of this novel method to trace hydrocarbon origins.The results showed that the hydrocarbons in the tight sandstone gases in the study area most likely originated from humic organic matter(typeⅢkerogen)at an early mature stage.δ^(13)C_(terminal)values of the thermally desorbed propane gases from different source rocks were distinguishable and the values of the tight sandstone gases significantly overlap with those of the Lower Jurassic Sangonghe source rocks,suggesting their genetic relationship.Overall,the results provided novel position-specific carbon isotopic constraints on origins of hydrocarbons.展开更多
We report a robust pillar-layered metal-organic framework,Zn‑tfbdc‑dabco(tfbdc:tetrafluoroterephthal-ate,dabco:1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane),featuring the fluorinated pore environment,for the preferential binding of ...We report a robust pillar-layered metal-organic framework,Zn‑tfbdc‑dabco(tfbdc:tetrafluoroterephthal-ate,dabco:1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane),featuring the fluorinated pore environment,for the preferential binding of propane over propylene and thus highly inverse selective separation of propane/propylene mixture.The inverse propane-selective performance of Zn‑tfbdc‑dabco for the propane/propylene separation was validated by single-component gas adsorption isotherms,isosteric enthalpy of adsorption calculations,ideal adsorbed solution theory calculations,along with the breakthrough experiment.The customized fluorinated networks served as a propane-trap to form more interactions with the exposed hydrogen atoms of propane,as unveiled by the simulation studies at the molecular level.With the advantage of inverse propane-selective adsorption behavior,high adsorption capacity,good cycling stability,and low isosteric enthalpy of adsorption,Zn‑tfbdc‑dabco can be a promising candidate adsorbent for the challenging propane/propylene separation to realize one-step purification of the target propylene substance.展开更多
Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)has emerged as a key on-purpose technology for the production of propylene,but it often depends on toxic chromium and expensive platinum catalysts,highlighting the need for environmentally ...Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)has emerged as a key on-purpose technology for the production of propylene,but it often depends on toxic chromium and expensive platinum catalysts,highlighting the need for environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternatives.In this study,we developed a facile impregnation method to fabricate unsaturated Co single-atoms with a tricoordinated Co_(1)O_(3)H_(x) structure by regulating silanol nests in purely siliceous Beta zeolites.Detailed PDH catalytic tests and characterizations revealed a positive correlation between the presence of silanol nests and enhanced catalytic activity.Additionally,the unsaturated Co single-atoms exhibited a carbon deposition rate more than an order of magnitude slower than that of Co nanoparticles.Notably,the optimized Co_(0.3%)/deAl-meso-Beta catalyst achieved a record-high propylene formation rate of 21.2 mmol_(C3H6) g_(cat)^(-1) h^(-1),with an exceptional propylene selectivity of 99.1%at 550℃.Moreover,the Co_(0.3%)/deAl-meso-Beta catalyst demonstrated excellent stability,with negligible deactivation after 5 consecutive regeneration cycles.This study emphasizes the pivotal role of silanol nests of zeolites in stabilizing and modulating the coordination environment of metallic active sites,providing valuable insights for the design of high-activity,high-stability,and low-cost PDH catalysts.展开更多
Non-oxidative dehydrogenation of propane(PDH)is an important route for large-scale on purpose propene production.Although cobalt-based catalysts are promising alternatives to currently used platinum-or chromium oxide-...Non-oxidative dehydrogenation of propane(PDH)is an important route for large-scale on purpose propene production.Although cobalt-based catalysts are promising alternatives to currently used platinum-or chromium oxide-based catalysts,their further developments are hindered by the uncertainties related to the kind of the active sites involved in the desired and side reactions.To contribute to closing such a gap,we systematically investigate the role of oxidized CoO_(x) and metallic Co0 species in the PDH reaction over catalysts based in Silicalite-1 with supported CoO_(x) species differing in their redox properties.C_(3)H_(8) pulse experiments with sub-millisecond and second resolution at pulse sizes of about 13 and 2200 nmol,respectively,combined with in-depth catalyst characterization and PDH tests at different propane conversions enabled us to understand how the reaction-induced reduction of CoO_(x) affects product selectivity.Propane readily reacts with CoO_(x) to yield propene,carbon oxides and water.The formed Co0 species show high activity to coking and cracking reactions.However,if the size of such species is below 2 nm,these undesired reactions are significantly hindered due to the coverage of the active sites by carbon-containing species.The remaining uncovered surface Co0 sites selectively dehydrogenate propane to propene.The best-performing catalyst showed higher activity than a commercial-like K-CrOx/Al_(2)O_(3) and operated durable in a series of 10 dehydrogenation/regeneration cycles under industrial relevant conditions.The space time yield of propene formation of 0.97 kg·h^(-1)·kgcat^(-1) was achieved at 550℃,52%equilibrium propane conversion and 95% propene selectivity.展开更多
Recent studies have revealed the extraordinary performance of zirconium oxide in propane dehydrogenation,which is attributed to the excellent reactivity of the coordinatively unsaturated zirconium sites(Zr_(cus))aroun...Recent studies have revealed the extraordinary performance of zirconium oxide in propane dehydrogenation,which is attributed to the excellent reactivity of the coordinatively unsaturated zirconium sites(Zr_(cus))around the oxygen vacancies.The origin of the enhanced catalytic activity of ZrO_(2)with defective tetrahedral Zr sites was examined by direct comparison with its pristine counterpart in the current study.Electronic-structure analysis revealed that electrons from oxygen removal were localized within vacancies on the defective surface,which directly attacked the C-H bond in propane.The involvement of localized electrons activates the C-H bond via back-donation to the antibonding orbital on the defective surface;conversely,charge is transferred from propane to the pristine surfaces.The barrier for the first C-H bond activation is clearly significantly reduced on the defective surfaces compared to that on the pristine surfaces,which verifies the superior activity of Zr_(cus).Notably,however,the desorption of both propene and hydrogen molecules from Zr_(cus)is more difficult due to strong binding.The calculated turnover frequency(TOF)for propene formation demonstrates that the pristine surfaces exhibit better catalytic performance at lower temperatures,whereas the defective surfaces have a larger TOF at high temperatures.However,the rate-determining step and reaction order on the defective surface differ from those on the pristine surface,which corroborates that the catalysts follow different mechanisms.A further optimization strategy was proposed to address the remaining bottlenecks in propane dehydrogenation on zirconium oxide.展开更多
Transition metal cobalt exhibits strong activation capabilities for alkanes,however,the instability of Co sites leads to sintering and coke deposition,resulting in rapid deactivation.Hierarchical zeolites,with their d...Transition metal cobalt exhibits strong activation capabilities for alkanes,however,the instability of Co sites leads to sintering and coke deposition,resulting in rapid deactivation.Hierarchical zeolites,with their diverse pore structures and high surface areas,are used to effectively anchor metals and enhance coke tolerance.Herein,a post-treatment method using an alkaline solution was employed to synthesize meso-microporous zeolite supports,which were subsequently loaded with Co species for propane dehydrogenation catalyst.The results indicate that the application of NaOH,an inorganic base,produces supports with a larger mesopore volume and more abundant hydroxyl nests compared to TPAOH,an organic base.UV-vis,Raman,and XPS analyses reveal that Co in the 0.5Co/SN-1-0.05 catalyst is mainly in the form of tetrahedral Co^(2+),which effectively activates C-H bonds.In contrast,the 0.5Co/S-1 catalyst contains mainly Co_(3)O_(4)species.Co^(2+)supported on hierarchical zeolites shows better propane conversion(58.6%)and propylene selectivity(>96%)compared to pure silica zeolites.Coke characterization indicates that hierarchical zeolites accumulate more coke,but it is mostly in the form of easily removable disordered carbon.The mesopores in the microporous zeolite support help disperse the active Co metal and facilitate coke removal during dehydrogenation,effectively preventing deactivation from sintering and coke coverage.展开更多
Dispersing metals from nanoparticles to clusters is often achieved using ligand protection methods,which exhibit unique properties such as suppressing structure-sensitive side reactions.However,this method is limited ...Dispersing metals from nanoparticles to clusters is often achieved using ligand protection methods,which exhibit unique properties such as suppressing structure-sensitive side reactions.However,this method is limited by the use of different metal precursor salts corresponding to different ligands.An alternative approach,the ion exchange(IE)method,can overcome this limitation to some extent.Nevertheless,there is still an urgent need to address the stabilization of metals(especially precious metals)by using IE method.Here,we reported a Pt cluster catalyst prepared mainly by anchoring Pt atoms via O located near the framework Zn in zincosilicate zeolites and riveted by zeolite surface rings after reduction(reduced Pt/Zn-3-IE).The catalyst can achieve an initial propane conversion of 26%in a pure propane atmosphere at 550℃and shows little deactivation even after 7.5 d of operation.Moreover,the alteration of catalyst by the introduction of framework Zn was also highlighted and interpreted.展开更多
Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)is a vital industrial process for producing propene,utilizing primarily Cr-based or Pt-based catalysts.These catalysts often suffer from challenges such as the toxicity of Cr,the high costs...Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)is a vital industrial process for producing propene,utilizing primarily Cr-based or Pt-based catalysts.These catalysts often suffer from challenges such as the toxicity of Cr,the high costs of noble metals like Pt,and deactivation issues due to sintering or coke formation at elevated temperatures.We introduce an exceptional Ru-based catalyst,Ru nanoparticles anchored on a nitrogendoped carbon matrix(Ru@NC),which achieves a propane conversion rate of 32.2%and a propene selectivity of 93.1%at 550°C,with minimal coke deposition and a low deactivation rate of 0.0065 h^(-1).Characterizations using techniques like TEM and XPS,along with carefully-designed controlled experiments,reveal that the notable performance of Ru@NC stems from the modified electronic state of Ru by nitrogen dopant and the microporous nature of the matrix,positioning it as a top contender among state-of-the-art PDH catalysts.展开更多
Direct converting carbon dioxide(CO_(2))and propane(C_(3)H_(8))into aromatics with high carbon utilization offers a desirable opportunity to simultaneously mitigate CO_(2)emission and adequately utilize C_(3)H_(8) in ...Direct converting carbon dioxide(CO_(2))and propane(C_(3)H_(8))into aromatics with high carbon utilization offers a desirable opportunity to simultaneously mitigate CO_(2)emission and adequately utilize C_(3)H_(8) in shale gas.Owing to their thermodynamic resistance,converting CO_(2)and C_(3)H_(8) respectively remains difficult.Here,we achieve 60.2%aromatics selectivity and 48.8%propane conversion over H-ZSM-5-25 via a zeolite-catalyzing the coupling of CO_(2)and C_(3)H_(8).Operando dual-beam FTIR spectroscopy combined with ^(13)C-labeled CO_(2)tracing experiments revealed that CO_(2)is directly involved in the generation of aromatics,with its carbon atoms selectively embedded into the aromatic ring,bypassing the reverse water-gas shift pathway.Accordingly,a cooperative aromatization mechanism is proposed.Thereinto,lactones,produced from CO_(2)and olefins,are proven to be the key intermediate.This work not only provides an opportunity for simultaneous conversion of CO_(2)and C_(3)H_(8),but also expends coupling strategy designing of CO_(2)and alkanes over acidic zeolites.展开更多
Crystalized CeO_(2)structures were typically considered potential photocatalysts due to their great capacity to alter the active sites’size and ability to absorb light.However,the controllable fabrication of well-def...Crystalized CeO_(2)structures were typically considered potential photocatalysts due to their great capacity to alter the active sites’size and ability to absorb light.However,the controllable fabrication of well-defined hierarchical structures of CeO_(2)with high reactive facets is significant and challenging.Herein,a series of CeO_(2)supports including hierarchical flower-like(F-CeO_(2)),ball-like(B-CeO_(2)),cube-like(C-CeO_(2)),and rod-like CeO_(2)(R-CeO_(2))supports were prepared by hydrothermal method(BCeO_(2),R-CeO_(2)and C-CeO_(2))or ice-bath method(F-CeO_(2))respectively.V atoms were selected as the active atoms and loaded on these supports.Their structure-activity relationship in photo-assisted thermal propane dehydrogenation(PTPDH)was investigated systematically.The samples were characterized by Xray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms,and Fourier transform infrared spectrum.Results show that R-CeO_(2)support exhibits the biggest surface area thus achieving the best dispersion of VOx species.UV-vis spectrum and photoluminescence spectrum indicate that V/F-CeO_(2)has the best light adsorption property and V/R-CeO_(2)has the best carrier migration capacity.The activity tests demonstrate that the V/R-CeO_(2)has the largest net growth rate and the V/F-CeO_(2)has the biggest relative growth ratio.Furthermore,the non-thermal effect was confirmed by the kinetic method,which lowers the propane reaction orders,selectively promoting the first C-H bond activation.The light radiation TPSR experiment confirmed this point.DFT calculations show a good linear relationship between the energy barrier and the exchanged electron number.It inspires the design of high-reactive facets for boosting the intrinsic activity of the C-H bond in photoassisted thermal chemical processes.展开更多
As an important chemical product,propylene(C_(3)H_(6))is widely used in production of many crucial chemical products such as polypropylene.Propane(C_(3)H_(8))is introduced as an inevitable gas impurity during the naph...As an important chemical product,propylene(C_(3)H_(6))is widely used in production of many crucial chemical products such as polypropylene.Propane(C_(3)H_(8))is introduced as an inevitable gas impurity during the naphtha cracking in propylene production.At present,thermal-driven energy-intensive cryogenic distillation is the most common purification method in industry.An energy-efficient,cost-effective and environmental-friendly separation technology is required to get polymer grade C_(3)H_(6)(higher than 99.5%).In face of the increasing demand of propylene,new separation technology based on porous adsorbents is expected to be a promising alternative.In recent years,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)have obtained attention by their high porosity,regular adjustable pore shape and pore environment and keep making breakthroughs in separation and purification of many industrial gas mixtures,and are thus considered as one of the most potential types of adsorbents.The physical properties of C_(3)H_(6)and C_(3)H_(8),such as boiling point,size and kinetic diameter,are close to each other,making their separation a challenge.Most C_(3)H_(6)/C_(3)H_(8)sieving MOFs based on narrow sieving channels that restrict the access of molecules larger than their confined entrance purify mixtures at the cost of diffusion and capacity.To improve the adsorption of MOFs based on molecular sieving,a novel‘pearl-necklace’strategy was designed,which was named for its connected channel and molecular pocket vividly,but the diffusion limitation remains unsolved.展开更多
Directional design of efficient catalysts for volatile organic compounds degradation remains a complex,yet effective and challenging process.Herein,oxygen-rich vacancy Co_(3)O_(4)-anchored Pt catalysts were prepared t...Directional design of efficient catalysts for volatile organic compounds degradation remains a complex,yet effective and challenging process.Herein,oxygen-rich vacancy Co_(3)O_(4)-anchored Pt catalysts were prepared through atom-trapping strategy and relevant vacancy defect inductive effect was proposed.The 0.6Pt/VO-Co_(3)O_(4)catalyst presented a reaction rate value of 32.2×10^(-5)mol·g_(cat)^(-1)·s^(-1)at 160℃for catalytic propane total oxidation,which was nearly 5 times the reaction rate of Co_(3)O_(4)(6.7×10^(-5)mol·g_(cat)^(-1)·s^(-1)).Also,it exhibited excellent water-resistance and catalytic stability.The Pt atoms were stabilized on the Co_(3)O_(4)surface by vacancy defects to improve dispersion.Meanwhile,the vacancy defect inductive effect induced stronger electron interaction between Pt and Co_(3)O_(4)on the surface,thus promote the redox ability at low-temperature.The mobility and oxygen-activating ability of surface lattice oxygen were also strengthened by the vacancy defect inductive effect.This facilitated the generation of more surface-active oxygen species for the cleavage of C-H bond and the deep oxidation of intermediate species.Overall,this study proposed a novel concept the fabrication of highly efficient catalysts for the purpose of catalytic oxidation.展开更多
Defective bulk catalysts based on TiO_(2) have superior catalytic performance for propane dehydrogenation(PDH).The oxygen vacancy concentration and the number of active sites on the catalyst surface can be effectively...Defective bulk catalysts based on TiO_(2) have superior catalytic performance for propane dehydrogenation(PDH).The oxygen vacancy concentration and the number of active sites on the catalyst surface can be effectively tuned by doping metal in TiO_(2).Herein,yttrium(Y)-doped titanium dioxide(nY/TiO_(x))catalysts were in-situ synthesized via the coprecipitation method to study the effect of rare earth metal Y doping on the structure of TiO_(2) and the catalytic performance for PDH.Experimental results demonstrate that Ydoped TiO_(2) exhibits higher catalytic activity,propylene selectivity and stability than bare TiO_(2).Full characterizations with X-ray diffraction(XRD),high-resolution transmission electron microscope(HRTEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),infrared spectroscopy of pyridine adsorption(Py-IR),temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia(NH_(3)-TPD),H_(2) temperature-programmed reduction(H_2-TPR),and Raman techniques on these catalysts reveal that Y^(3+)can enter TiO_(2) lattice,and the lattice stability of the catalyst can be enhanced by replacing Ti^(4+)to form Y-O-Ti structure.Meanwhile,the introduction of an appropriate amount of Y can obviously promote the PDH reaction by adjusting the acidity of the catalyst,improving the release capacity of TiO_(2) lattice oxygen and increasing the formation of active centers.Nevertheless,excessive Y doping will lead to pore clogging,and the exposure of active sites will be reduced,resulting in the degradation of catalytic performance.展开更多
Alkane coupling with CO_(2) by metal-containing zeolites catalysis is found to be a promising way to produce aromatics and syngas in recent years,but the real active sites and the role of CO_(2) are still unclear owin...Alkane coupling with CO_(2) by metal-containing zeolites catalysis is found to be a promising way to produce aromatics and syngas in recent years,but the real active sites and the role of CO_(2) are still unclear owing to the quick evolution of the metallic active sites and the complex reaction processes including direct propane aromatization,CO_(2) hydrogenation,reverse water-gas shift reaction,and propane-CO_(2) coupling aromatization.Herein,Ga/ZSM-5 catalysts were constructed to study the dynamic evolution of the metallic active sites and the role of CO_(2) during the propane and CO_(2) coupling reaction.After optimizing the reaction conditions,a notable propane conversion rate of 97.9%and an impressive aromatics selectivity of 80.6%in hydrocarbons can be achieved at the conditions of 550℃and CO_(2)/C_(3)H_(8) of 4.^(13)CO_(2)isotope experiments illustrate that C-atoms of CO_(2) can enter into CO(86.5%)and aromatics(10.8%)during the propane-CO_(2) coupling reaction process.In situ XANES and FTIR spectroscopies at 550℃and H_(2)/C_(3)H_(8) atmosphere reveal that GaO_(x) species can be gradually dispersed into[GaH_(2)]^(+)/[GaH]^(2+)on the Bronsted acid sites of ZSM-5 zeolite during H_(2) and/or C_(3)H_(8) treatment,which are the real active sites for propane-CO_(2) coupling conversion.In situ CO_(2)-FTIR experiments demonstrate that the[GaH_(2)]^(+)/[GaH]^(2+)species can react with CO_(2) and accelerate the propane and CO_(2) coupling process.This work not only presents a cost-effective avenue for CO_(2) utilization,but also contributes to the active site design for improved alkane and CO_(2) activation in coupling reaction system.展开更多
The surface structures of heterogeneous catalysts significantly impact catalytic performance,especially for structure-sensitive reactions.In this study,we employed surface techniques such as low-energy ion scattering ...The surface structures of heterogeneous catalysts significantly impact catalytic performance,especially for structure-sensitive reactions.In this study,we employed surface techniques such as low-energy ion scattering spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with CO as a probe(CO-FTIR)to investigate the surface dynamics of Rh/Al_(2)O_(3)catalysts for propane dehydrogenation(PDH).We observed a notable induction process for PDH on Rh/Al_(2)O_(3)catalysts,marked by significant variations in propane conversion,methane,and propylene selectivities.These changes were attributed to substantial coke formation.Aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy)and CO-FTIR revealed the coexistence of Rh nanoparticles,clusters,and single atoms on the surface.Through various dynamic quasi in-situ characterizations,we found that coke preferentially covered Rh clusters,thereby inhibiting C-C bond breaking and methane formation.Meanwhile,Rh single atoms were less affected by coke coverage and remained exposed as active and selective sites for PDH,favoring propylene production.This work underscores the sensitivity of PDH to the sizes of Rh species,with isolated Rh single atoms promoting propylene formation.展开更多
Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)on Ga/H-ZSM-5 catalysts is a promising reaction for propylene production,while the detail mechanism remains debatable.Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) stabilized by framework Al pairs have been identified ...Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)on Ga/H-ZSM-5 catalysts is a promising reaction for propylene production,while the detail mechanism remains debatable.Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) stabilized by framework Al pairs have been identified as the most active species in Ga/H-ZSM-5 for PDH in our recent work.Here we demonstrate a strong correlation between the PDH activity and a fraction of Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species corresponding to the infrared GaH band of higher wavenumber(GaHHW)in reduced Ga/H-ZSM-5,instead of the overall Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species,by employing five H-ZSM-5 supports sourced differently with comparable Si/Al ratio.This disparity in Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species stems from their differing capacity in completing the catalytic cycle.Spectroscopic results suggest that PDH proceeds via a two-step mechanism:(1)C-H bond activation of propane on H-Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species(rate determining step);(2)β-hydride elimination of adsorbed propyl group,which only occurs on active Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species corresponding to GaHHW.展开更多
Spinel oxide(NiCo_(2)O_(4))has demonstrated great potential to replace noble metal catalysts for the oxidation reaction of air pollutants.To further boost the oxidation ability of such catalysts,in this study,a facile...Spinel oxide(NiCo_(2)O_(4))has demonstrated great potential to replace noble metal catalysts for the oxidation reaction of air pollutants.To further boost the oxidation ability of such catalysts,in this study,a facile surface-engineering strategy wherein NiCo_(2)O_(4) was treated with different alkali solvents was developed.The obtained catalyst(NiCo_(2)O_(4)-OH)showed a higher surface alkalinity and more surface defects compared to the pristine spinel oxide,including enhanced structural distortion as well as promoted oxygen vacancies.The propane oxidation ability of NiCo_(2)O_(4)-OH was greatly enhanced,with a propane conversion rate that was approximately 6.4 times higher than that of pristine NiCo_(2)O_(4) at a reaction temperature 193℃.This work sets a valuable paradigm for the surface modulation of spinel oxide via alkali treatment to ensure a high-performance oxidation catalyst.展开更多
Dispersing metals from nanoparticles into clusters or single atoms often exhibits unique properties such as the inhibition of structure-sensitive side reactions.Here,we reported the use of ion exchange(IE)methods and ...Dispersing metals from nanoparticles into clusters or single atoms often exhibits unique properties such as the inhibition of structure-sensitive side reactions.Here,we reported the use of ion exchange(IE)methods and direct hydrogen reduction to achieve high dispersion of Co species on zincosilicate.The obtained 2Co/Zn-4-IE catalyst achieved an initial propane conversion of 41.4%at a temperature of 550℃in a 25%propane and 75%nitrogen atmosphere for propane dehydrogenation.Visualization of the presence of Co species within specific rings(alpha-α,beta-βand delta-δ)was obtained by aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy.A series of Fourier transform infrared spectra confirmed the anchoring of Co by specific hydroxyl groups in zincosilicate and the specific coordination environment of Co and its presence in the rings essentially as a single site.The framework Zn for the modulation of the microenvironment and the presence of Co species as Lewis acid active sites(Co-O4)was also supported by density functional theory calculations.展开更多
Catalytic dehydrogenation represents one of the most effective methods for converting low-carbon hydrocarbons into monoolefins and hydrogen with identical carbon numbers.In this study,microporous(HZSMi)and meso-microp...Catalytic dehydrogenation represents one of the most effective methods for converting low-carbon hydrocarbons into monoolefins and hydrogen with identical carbon numbers.In this study,microporous(HZSMi)and meso-microporous molecular sieves(HZSMu)with a Si/Al atomic ratio of 150,synthesized in the laboratory,were prepared via hydrothermal synthesis.These supports were impregnated with 2.4%Co using the incipient wetness impregnation method and subsequently modified by introducing the metal additives Zr and Sn.Notably,the Co-Sn/HZSMu catalyst exhibited the highest stability,achieving a propylene selectivity of 95.3% within 400 min while maintaining robust activity.A series of characterization analyses reveal that the HZSMu molecular sieve possesses distinctive weaving properties.The synergistic effect between mesopores facilitates the adsorption and activation of reactants while preventing pore blockage,thus promoting the rapid diffusion of reactants on its surface.The incorporation of the metal additive Sn promotes the uniform dispersion of Co,mitigating the occurrence of side reactions and enhancing the catalytic performance and reaction stability of the catalyst.展开更多
The structure and catalytic properties of PtSn catalysts supported on SUZ-4 and ZSM-5 zeolite have been studied by using various experimental techniques including XRD,nitrogen adsorption,NH3-TPD,TG,H2-TPR and TPO tech...The structure and catalytic properties of PtSn catalysts supported on SUZ-4 and ZSM-5 zeolite have been studied by using various experimental techniques including XRD,nitrogen adsorption,NH3-TPD,TG,H2-TPR and TPO techniques combined with propane dehydrogenation tests.It has been shown that SUZ-4-supported PtSnNa（PtSnNa/SUZ-4） was determined to be a better catalyst for propane dehydrogenation than conventional catalysts supported on ZSM-5,owing to its higher catalytic activity and stability.Dibenzothiophene poisoning experiments were performed to investigate the detailed structures of the two supported catalysts.The characterization of the two catalysts indicates that the distribution of Pt on the porous support affects the activity.In contrast to ZSM-5-supported catalysts,Pt particles on the PtSnNa/SUZ-4 are primarily dispersed over the external surface and are not as readily deactivated by carbon deposition.This is because that the strong acid sites of the SUZ-4 zeolite evidently prevented the impregnation of the Pt precursor H_2PtCl_6 into the zeolite.In contrast,the weak acid sites of the ZSM-5 zeolite led to more of the precursor entering the zeolite tunnels,followed by transformation to highly dispersed Pt clusters during calcination.In the case of the PtSnNa/ZSM-5,the interactions between Sn oxides and the support were lessened,owing to the weaker acidity of the ZSM-5 zeolite.The dispersed Sn oxides were therefore easier to reduce to the metallic state,thus decreasing the catalytic activity for hydrocarbon dehydrogenation.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42102202)U.S.Department of Energy Geosciences program(DE-SC0016271)。
文摘Hydrocarbons are one of the important fluids within the Earth's crust,and different biotic and abitoic processes can generate hydrocarbon during geological periods.Tracing the sources and sinks of hydrocarbons can help us better understand the carbon cycle of the earth.In this study,an improved approach of adsorbed hydrocarbons extraction from sediments was established.The improved thermal desorption approach,compound-specific isotope analysis and position-specific isotope analysis were integrated to investigate the molecular and intramolecular isotope fractionation between trace hydrocarbon gases within sediments and geological hydrocarbon deposits.The isotopic compositions of the terminal position carbon of propane(δ^(13)C_(terminal))serves as a correlation indicator between trace hydrocarbon gases within sediments and geological hydrocarbon deposits.The tight sandstone gas from the Turpan-Hami Basin is a first case study for the application of this novel method to trace hydrocarbon origins.The results showed that the hydrocarbons in the tight sandstone gases in the study area most likely originated from humic organic matter(typeⅢkerogen)at an early mature stage.δ^(13)C_(terminal)values of the thermally desorbed propane gases from different source rocks were distinguishable and the values of the tight sandstone gases significantly overlap with those of the Lower Jurassic Sangonghe source rocks,suggesting their genetic relationship.Overall,the results provided novel position-specific carbon isotopic constraints on origins of hydrocarbons.
文摘We report a robust pillar-layered metal-organic framework,Zn‑tfbdc‑dabco(tfbdc:tetrafluoroterephthal-ate,dabco:1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane),featuring the fluorinated pore environment,for the preferential binding of propane over propylene and thus highly inverse selective separation of propane/propylene mixture.The inverse propane-selective performance of Zn‑tfbdc‑dabco for the propane/propylene separation was validated by single-component gas adsorption isotherms,isosteric enthalpy of adsorption calculations,ideal adsorbed solution theory calculations,along with the breakthrough experiment.The customized fluorinated networks served as a propane-trap to form more interactions with the exposed hydrogen atoms of propane,as unveiled by the simulation studies at the molecular level.With the advantage of inverse propane-selective adsorption behavior,high adsorption capacity,good cycling stability,and low isosteric enthalpy of adsorption,Zn‑tfbdc‑dabco can be a promising candidate adsorbent for the challenging propane/propylene separation to realize one-step purification of the target propylene substance.
文摘Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)has emerged as a key on-purpose technology for the production of propylene,but it often depends on toxic chromium and expensive platinum catalysts,highlighting the need for environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternatives.In this study,we developed a facile impregnation method to fabricate unsaturated Co single-atoms with a tricoordinated Co_(1)O_(3)H_(x) structure by regulating silanol nests in purely siliceous Beta zeolites.Detailed PDH catalytic tests and characterizations revealed a positive correlation between the presence of silanol nests and enhanced catalytic activity.Additionally,the unsaturated Co single-atoms exhibited a carbon deposition rate more than an order of magnitude slower than that of Co nanoparticles.Notably,the optimized Co_(0.3%)/deAl-meso-Beta catalyst achieved a record-high propylene formation rate of 21.2 mmol_(C3H6) g_(cat)^(-1) h^(-1),with an exceptional propylene selectivity of 99.1%at 550℃.Moreover,the Co_(0.3%)/deAl-meso-Beta catalyst demonstrated excellent stability,with negligible deactivation after 5 consecutive regeneration cycles.This study emphasizes the pivotal role of silanol nests of zeolites in stabilizing and modulating the coordination environment of metallic active sites,providing valuable insights for the design of high-activity,high-stability,and low-cost PDH catalysts.
文摘Non-oxidative dehydrogenation of propane(PDH)is an important route for large-scale on purpose propene production.Although cobalt-based catalysts are promising alternatives to currently used platinum-or chromium oxide-based catalysts,their further developments are hindered by the uncertainties related to the kind of the active sites involved in the desired and side reactions.To contribute to closing such a gap,we systematically investigate the role of oxidized CoO_(x) and metallic Co0 species in the PDH reaction over catalysts based in Silicalite-1 with supported CoO_(x) species differing in their redox properties.C_(3)H_(8) pulse experiments with sub-millisecond and second resolution at pulse sizes of about 13 and 2200 nmol,respectively,combined with in-depth catalyst characterization and PDH tests at different propane conversions enabled us to understand how the reaction-induced reduction of CoO_(x) affects product selectivity.Propane readily reacts with CoO_(x) to yield propene,carbon oxides and water.The formed Co0 species show high activity to coking and cracking reactions.However,if the size of such species is below 2 nm,these undesired reactions are significantly hindered due to the coverage of the active sites by carbon-containing species.The remaining uncovered surface Co0 sites selectively dehydrogenate propane to propene.The best-performing catalyst showed higher activity than a commercial-like K-CrOx/Al_(2)O_(3) and operated durable in a series of 10 dehydrogenation/regeneration cycles under industrial relevant conditions.The space time yield of propene formation of 0.97 kg·h^(-1)·kgcat^(-1) was achieved at 550℃,52%equilibrium propane conversion and 95% propene selectivity.
文摘Recent studies have revealed the extraordinary performance of zirconium oxide in propane dehydrogenation,which is attributed to the excellent reactivity of the coordinatively unsaturated zirconium sites(Zr_(cus))around the oxygen vacancies.The origin of the enhanced catalytic activity of ZrO_(2)with defective tetrahedral Zr sites was examined by direct comparison with its pristine counterpart in the current study.Electronic-structure analysis revealed that electrons from oxygen removal were localized within vacancies on the defective surface,which directly attacked the C-H bond in propane.The involvement of localized electrons activates the C-H bond via back-donation to the antibonding orbital on the defective surface;conversely,charge is transferred from propane to the pristine surfaces.The barrier for the first C-H bond activation is clearly significantly reduced on the defective surfaces compared to that on the pristine surfaces,which verifies the superior activity of Zr_(cus).Notably,however,the desorption of both propene and hydrogen molecules from Zr_(cus)is more difficult due to strong binding.The calculated turnover frequency(TOF)for propene formation demonstrates that the pristine surfaces exhibit better catalytic performance at lower temperatures,whereas the defective surfaces have a larger TOF at high temperatures.However,the rate-determining step and reaction order on the defective surface differ from those on the pristine surface,which corroborates that the catalysts follow different mechanisms.A further optimization strategy was proposed to address the remaining bottlenecks in propane dehydrogenation on zirconium oxide.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22035009,22178381)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021YFA1501301,2021YFC2901100)the State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing(No.2021-03).
文摘Transition metal cobalt exhibits strong activation capabilities for alkanes,however,the instability of Co sites leads to sintering and coke deposition,resulting in rapid deactivation.Hierarchical zeolites,with their diverse pore structures and high surface areas,are used to effectively anchor metals and enhance coke tolerance.Herein,a post-treatment method using an alkaline solution was employed to synthesize meso-microporous zeolite supports,which were subsequently loaded with Co species for propane dehydrogenation catalyst.The results indicate that the application of NaOH,an inorganic base,produces supports with a larger mesopore volume and more abundant hydroxyl nests compared to TPAOH,an organic base.UV-vis,Raman,and XPS analyses reveal that Co in the 0.5Co/SN-1-0.05 catalyst is mainly in the form of tetrahedral Co^(2+),which effectively activates C-H bonds.In contrast,the 0.5Co/S-1 catalyst contains mainly Co_(3)O_(4)species.Co^(2+)supported on hierarchical zeolites shows better propane conversion(58.6%)and propylene selectivity(>96%)compared to pure silica zeolites.Coke characterization indicates that hierarchical zeolites accumulate more coke,but it is mostly in the form of easily removable disordered carbon.The mesopores in the microporous zeolite support help disperse the active Co metal and facilitate coke removal during dehydrogenation,effectively preventing deactivation from sintering and coke coverage.
文摘Dispersing metals from nanoparticles to clusters is often achieved using ligand protection methods,which exhibit unique properties such as suppressing structure-sensitive side reactions.However,this method is limited by the use of different metal precursor salts corresponding to different ligands.An alternative approach,the ion exchange(IE)method,can overcome this limitation to some extent.Nevertheless,there is still an urgent need to address the stabilization of metals(especially precious metals)by using IE method.Here,we reported a Pt cluster catalyst prepared mainly by anchoring Pt atoms via O located near the framework Zn in zincosilicate zeolites and riveted by zeolite surface rings after reduction(reduced Pt/Zn-3-IE).The catalyst can achieve an initial propane conversion of 26%in a pure propane atmosphere at 550℃and shows little deactivation even after 7.5 d of operation.Moreover,the alteration of catalyst by the introduction of framework Zn was also highlighted and interpreted.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of China(No.2022YFE0113800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22102013)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(No.cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0945)Venture and Innovation Support Program for Chongqing Overseas Returnees(No.cx2020107)Thousand Talents Program for Distinguished Young Scholars,Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZB20230910)。
文摘Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)is a vital industrial process for producing propene,utilizing primarily Cr-based or Pt-based catalysts.These catalysts often suffer from challenges such as the toxicity of Cr,the high costs of noble metals like Pt,and deactivation issues due to sintering or coke formation at elevated temperatures.We introduce an exceptional Ru-based catalyst,Ru nanoparticles anchored on a nitrogendoped carbon matrix(Ru@NC),which achieves a propane conversion rate of 32.2%and a propene selectivity of 93.1%at 550°C,with minimal coke deposition and a low deactivation rate of 0.0065 h^(-1).Characterizations using techniques like TEM and XPS,along with carefully-designed controlled experiments,reveal that the notable performance of Ru@NC stems from the modified electronic state of Ru by nitrogen dopant and the microporous nature of the matrix,positioning it as a top contender among state-of-the-art PDH catalysts.
文摘Direct converting carbon dioxide(CO_(2))and propane(C_(3)H_(8))into aromatics with high carbon utilization offers a desirable opportunity to simultaneously mitigate CO_(2)emission and adequately utilize C_(3)H_(8) in shale gas.Owing to their thermodynamic resistance,converting CO_(2)and C_(3)H_(8) respectively remains difficult.Here,we achieve 60.2%aromatics selectivity and 48.8%propane conversion over H-ZSM-5-25 via a zeolite-catalyzing the coupling of CO_(2)and C_(3)H_(8).Operando dual-beam FTIR spectroscopy combined with ^(13)C-labeled CO_(2)tracing experiments revealed that CO_(2)is directly involved in the generation of aromatics,with its carbon atoms selectively embedded into the aromatic ring,bypassing the reverse water-gas shift pathway.Accordingly,a cooperative aromatization mechanism is proposed.Thereinto,lactones,produced from CO_(2)and olefins,are proven to be the key intermediate.This work not only provides an opportunity for simultaneous conversion of CO_(2)and C_(3)H_(8),but also expends coupling strategy designing of CO_(2)and alkanes over acidic zeolites.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021YFA1501301,2021YFC2901100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22178381,22035009).
文摘Crystalized CeO_(2)structures were typically considered potential photocatalysts due to their great capacity to alter the active sites’size and ability to absorb light.However,the controllable fabrication of well-defined hierarchical structures of CeO_(2)with high reactive facets is significant and challenging.Herein,a series of CeO_(2)supports including hierarchical flower-like(F-CeO_(2)),ball-like(B-CeO_(2)),cube-like(C-CeO_(2)),and rod-like CeO_(2)(R-CeO_(2))supports were prepared by hydrothermal method(BCeO_(2),R-CeO_(2)and C-CeO_(2))or ice-bath method(F-CeO_(2))respectively.V atoms were selected as the active atoms and loaded on these supports.Their structure-activity relationship in photo-assisted thermal propane dehydrogenation(PTPDH)was investigated systematically.The samples were characterized by Xray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms,and Fourier transform infrared spectrum.Results show that R-CeO_(2)support exhibits the biggest surface area thus achieving the best dispersion of VOx species.UV-vis spectrum and photoluminescence spectrum indicate that V/F-CeO_(2)has the best light adsorption property and V/R-CeO_(2)has the best carrier migration capacity.The activity tests demonstrate that the V/R-CeO_(2)has the largest net growth rate and the V/F-CeO_(2)has the biggest relative growth ratio.Furthermore,the non-thermal effect was confirmed by the kinetic method,which lowers the propane reaction orders,selectively promoting the first C-H bond activation.The light radiation TPSR experiment confirmed this point.DFT calculations show a good linear relationship between the energy barrier and the exchanged electron number.It inspires the design of high-reactive facets for boosting the intrinsic activity of the C-H bond in photoassisted thermal chemical processes.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22378369 and 22205207)Major Project of Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LD24B060001).
文摘As an important chemical product,propylene(C_(3)H_(6))is widely used in production of many crucial chemical products such as polypropylene.Propane(C_(3)H_(8))is introduced as an inevitable gas impurity during the naphtha cracking in propylene production.At present,thermal-driven energy-intensive cryogenic distillation is the most common purification method in industry.An energy-efficient,cost-effective and environmental-friendly separation technology is required to get polymer grade C_(3)H_(6)(higher than 99.5%).In face of the increasing demand of propylene,new separation technology based on porous adsorbents is expected to be a promising alternative.In recent years,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)have obtained attention by their high porosity,regular adjustable pore shape and pore environment and keep making breakthroughs in separation and purification of many industrial gas mixtures,and are thus considered as one of the most potential types of adsorbents.The physical properties of C_(3)H_(6)and C_(3)H_(8),such as boiling point,size and kinetic diameter,are close to each other,making their separation a challenge.Most C_(3)H_(6)/C_(3)H_(8)sieving MOFs based on narrow sieving channels that restrict the access of molecules larger than their confined entrance purify mixtures at the cost of diffusion and capacity.To improve the adsorption of MOFs based on molecular sieving,a novel‘pearl-necklace’strategy was designed,which was named for its connected channel and molecular pocket vividly,but the diffusion limitation remains unsolved.
文摘Directional design of efficient catalysts for volatile organic compounds degradation remains a complex,yet effective and challenging process.Herein,oxygen-rich vacancy Co_(3)O_(4)-anchored Pt catalysts were prepared through atom-trapping strategy and relevant vacancy defect inductive effect was proposed.The 0.6Pt/VO-Co_(3)O_(4)catalyst presented a reaction rate value of 32.2×10^(-5)mol·g_(cat)^(-1)·s^(-1)at 160℃for catalytic propane total oxidation,which was nearly 5 times the reaction rate of Co_(3)O_(4)(6.7×10^(-5)mol·g_(cat)^(-1)·s^(-1)).Also,it exhibited excellent water-resistance and catalytic stability.The Pt atoms were stabilized on the Co_(3)O_(4)surface by vacancy defects to improve dispersion.Meanwhile,the vacancy defect inductive effect induced stronger electron interaction between Pt and Co_(3)O_(4)on the surface,thus promote the redox ability at low-temperature.The mobility and oxygen-activating ability of surface lattice oxygen were also strengthened by the vacancy defect inductive effect.This facilitated the generation of more surface-active oxygen species for the cleavage of C-H bond and the deep oxidation of intermediate species.Overall,this study proposed a novel concept the fabrication of highly efficient catalysts for the purpose of catalytic oxidation.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22172192,92145301)National Key Research and Development Program(2021YFB3500603)。
文摘Defective bulk catalysts based on TiO_(2) have superior catalytic performance for propane dehydrogenation(PDH).The oxygen vacancy concentration and the number of active sites on the catalyst surface can be effectively tuned by doping metal in TiO_(2).Herein,yttrium(Y)-doped titanium dioxide(nY/TiO_(x))catalysts were in-situ synthesized via the coprecipitation method to study the effect of rare earth metal Y doping on the structure of TiO_(2) and the catalytic performance for PDH.Experimental results demonstrate that Ydoped TiO_(2) exhibits higher catalytic activity,propylene selectivity and stability than bare TiO_(2).Full characterizations with X-ray diffraction(XRD),high-resolution transmission electron microscope(HRTEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),infrared spectroscopy of pyridine adsorption(Py-IR),temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia(NH_(3)-TPD),H_(2) temperature-programmed reduction(H_2-TPR),and Raman techniques on these catalysts reveal that Y^(3+)can enter TiO_(2) lattice,and the lattice stability of the catalyst can be enhanced by replacing Ti^(4+)to form Y-O-Ti structure.Meanwhile,the introduction of an appropriate amount of Y can obviously promote the PDH reaction by adjusting the acidity of the catalyst,improving the release capacity of TiO_(2) lattice oxygen and increasing the formation of active centers.Nevertheless,excessive Y doping will lead to pore clogging,and the exposure of active sites will be reduced,resulting in the degradation of catalytic performance.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2022YFE0116000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.22288101,21991092,21991090,22202193,and 22172166)+1 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS (2021182)the Innovation Research Foundation of Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences (DICP I202429 and I202217)。
文摘Alkane coupling with CO_(2) by metal-containing zeolites catalysis is found to be a promising way to produce aromatics and syngas in recent years,but the real active sites and the role of CO_(2) are still unclear owing to the quick evolution of the metallic active sites and the complex reaction processes including direct propane aromatization,CO_(2) hydrogenation,reverse water-gas shift reaction,and propane-CO_(2) coupling aromatization.Herein,Ga/ZSM-5 catalysts were constructed to study the dynamic evolution of the metallic active sites and the role of CO_(2) during the propane and CO_(2) coupling reaction.After optimizing the reaction conditions,a notable propane conversion rate of 97.9%and an impressive aromatics selectivity of 80.6%in hydrocarbons can be achieved at the conditions of 550℃and CO_(2)/C_(3)H_(8) of 4.^(13)CO_(2)isotope experiments illustrate that C-atoms of CO_(2) can enter into CO(86.5%)and aromatics(10.8%)during the propane-CO_(2) coupling reaction process.In situ XANES and FTIR spectroscopies at 550℃and H_(2)/C_(3)H_(8) atmosphere reveal that GaO_(x) species can be gradually dispersed into[GaH_(2)]^(+)/[GaH]^(2+)on the Bronsted acid sites of ZSM-5 zeolite during H_(2) and/or C_(3)H_(8) treatment,which are the real active sites for propane-CO_(2) coupling conversion.In situ CO_(2)-FTIR experiments demonstrate that the[GaH_(2)]^(+)/[GaH]^(2+)species can react with CO_(2) and accelerate the propane and CO_(2) coupling process.This work not only presents a cost-effective avenue for CO_(2) utilization,but also contributes to the active site design for improved alkane and CO_(2) activation in coupling reaction system.
文摘The surface structures of heterogeneous catalysts significantly impact catalytic performance,especially for structure-sensitive reactions.In this study,we employed surface techniques such as low-energy ion scattering spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with CO as a probe(CO-FTIR)to investigate the surface dynamics of Rh/Al_(2)O_(3)catalysts for propane dehydrogenation(PDH).We observed a notable induction process for PDH on Rh/Al_(2)O_(3)catalysts,marked by significant variations in propane conversion,methane,and propylene selectivities.These changes were attributed to substantial coke formation.Aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy)and CO-FTIR revealed the coexistence of Rh nanoparticles,clusters,and single atoms on the surface.Through various dynamic quasi in-situ characterizations,we found that coke preferentially covered Rh clusters,thereby inhibiting C-C bond breaking and methane formation.Meanwhile,Rh single atoms were less affected by coke coverage and remained exposed as active and selective sites for PDH,favoring propylene production.This work underscores the sensitivity of PDH to the sizes of Rh species,with isolated Rh single atoms promoting propylene formation.
文摘Propane dehydrogenation(PDH)on Ga/H-ZSM-5 catalysts is a promising reaction for propylene production,while the detail mechanism remains debatable.Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) stabilized by framework Al pairs have been identified as the most active species in Ga/H-ZSM-5 for PDH in our recent work.Here we demonstrate a strong correlation between the PDH activity and a fraction of Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species corresponding to the infrared GaH band of higher wavenumber(GaHHW)in reduced Ga/H-ZSM-5,instead of the overall Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species,by employing five H-ZSM-5 supports sourced differently with comparable Si/Al ratio.This disparity in Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species stems from their differing capacity in completing the catalytic cycle.Spectroscopic results suggest that PDH proceeds via a two-step mechanism:(1)C-H bond activation of propane on H-Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species(rate determining step);(2)β-hydride elimination of adsorbed propyl group,which only occurs on active Ga_(2)O_(2)^(2+) species corresponding to GaHHW.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22072069)the Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Coal Conversion and New Carbon Materials(Wuhan University of Science and Technology No.WKDM202303).
文摘Spinel oxide(NiCo_(2)O_(4))has demonstrated great potential to replace noble metal catalysts for the oxidation reaction of air pollutants.To further boost the oxidation ability of such catalysts,in this study,a facile surface-engineering strategy wherein NiCo_(2)O_(4) was treated with different alkali solvents was developed.The obtained catalyst(NiCo_(2)O_(4)-OH)showed a higher surface alkalinity and more surface defects compared to the pristine spinel oxide,including enhanced structural distortion as well as promoted oxygen vacancies.The propane oxidation ability of NiCo_(2)O_(4)-OH was greatly enhanced,with a propane conversion rate that was approximately 6.4 times higher than that of pristine NiCo_(2)O_(4) at a reaction temperature 193℃.This work sets a valuable paradigm for the surface modulation of spinel oxide via alkali treatment to ensure a high-performance oxidation catalyst.
文摘Dispersing metals from nanoparticles into clusters or single atoms often exhibits unique properties such as the inhibition of structure-sensitive side reactions.Here,we reported the use of ion exchange(IE)methods and direct hydrogen reduction to achieve high dispersion of Co species on zincosilicate.The obtained 2Co/Zn-4-IE catalyst achieved an initial propane conversion of 41.4%at a temperature of 550℃in a 25%propane and 75%nitrogen atmosphere for propane dehydrogenation.Visualization of the presence of Co species within specific rings(alpha-α,beta-βand delta-δ)was obtained by aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy.A series of Fourier transform infrared spectra confirmed the anchoring of Co by specific hydroxyl groups in zincosilicate and the specific coordination environment of Co and its presence in the rings essentially as a single site.The framework Zn for the modulation of the microenvironment and the presence of Co species as Lewis acid active sites(Co-O4)was also supported by density functional theory calculations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21968034).
文摘Catalytic dehydrogenation represents one of the most effective methods for converting low-carbon hydrocarbons into monoolefins and hydrogen with identical carbon numbers.In this study,microporous(HZSMi)and meso-microporous molecular sieves(HZSMu)with a Si/Al atomic ratio of 150,synthesized in the laboratory,were prepared via hydrothermal synthesis.These supports were impregnated with 2.4%Co using the incipient wetness impregnation method and subsequently modified by introducing the metal additives Zr and Sn.Notably,the Co-Sn/HZSMu catalyst exhibited the highest stability,achieving a propylene selectivity of 95.3% within 400 min while maintaining robust activity.A series of characterization analyses reveal that the HZSMu molecular sieve possesses distinctive weaving properties.The synergistic effect between mesopores facilitates the adsorption and activation of reactants while preventing pore blockage,thus promoting the rapid diffusion of reactants on its surface.The incorporation of the metal additive Sn promotes the uniform dispersion of Co,mitigating the occurrence of side reactions and enhancing the catalytic performance and reaction stability of the catalyst.
基金supported by the Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds(1301080C)NNSFC(21202141,21173182)+1 种基金Key Science&Technology Specific Projects of Yangzhou(YZ20122029)the Innovation Foundation of Yangzhou University(2015CXJ009)~~
文摘The structure and catalytic properties of PtSn catalysts supported on SUZ-4 and ZSM-5 zeolite have been studied by using various experimental techniques including XRD,nitrogen adsorption,NH3-TPD,TG,H2-TPR and TPO techniques combined with propane dehydrogenation tests.It has been shown that SUZ-4-supported PtSnNa（PtSnNa/SUZ-4） was determined to be a better catalyst for propane dehydrogenation than conventional catalysts supported on ZSM-5,owing to its higher catalytic activity and stability.Dibenzothiophene poisoning experiments were performed to investigate the detailed structures of the two supported catalysts.The characterization of the two catalysts indicates that the distribution of Pt on the porous support affects the activity.In contrast to ZSM-5-supported catalysts,Pt particles on the PtSnNa/SUZ-4 are primarily dispersed over the external surface and are not as readily deactivated by carbon deposition.This is because that the strong acid sites of the SUZ-4 zeolite evidently prevented the impregnation of the Pt precursor H_2PtCl_6 into the zeolite.In contrast,the weak acid sites of the ZSM-5 zeolite led to more of the precursor entering the zeolite tunnels,followed by transformation to highly dispersed Pt clusters during calcination.In the case of the PtSnNa/ZSM-5,the interactions between Sn oxides and the support were lessened,owing to the weaker acidity of the ZSM-5 zeolite.The dispersed Sn oxides were therefore easier to reduce to the metallic state,thus decreasing the catalytic activity for hydrocarbon dehydrogenation.
