Developing biomass platform compounds into high value-added chemicals is a key step in renewable resource utilization.Herein,we report porous carbon-supported Ni-ZnO nanoparticles catalyst(Ni-ZnO/AC)synthesized via lo...Developing biomass platform compounds into high value-added chemicals is a key step in renewable resource utilization.Herein,we report porous carbon-supported Ni-ZnO nanoparticles catalyst(Ni-ZnO/AC)synthesized via low-temperature coprecipitation,exhibiting excellent performance for the selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF).A linear correlation is first observed between solvent polarity(E_(T)(30))and product selectivity within both polar aprotic and protic solvent classes,suggesting that solvent properties play a vital role in directing reaction pathways.Among these,1,4-dioxane(aprotic)favors the formation of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan(BHMF)with 97.5%selectivity,while isopropanol(iPrOH,protic)promotes 2,5-dimethylfuran production with up to 99.5%selectivity.Mechanistic investigations further reveal that beyond polarity,proton-donating ability is critical in facilitating hydrodeoxygenation.iPrOH enables a hydrogen shuttle mechanism where protons assist in hydroxyl group removal,lowering the activation barrier.In contrast,1,4-dioxane,lacking hydrogen bond donors,stabilizes BHMF and hinders further conversion.Density functional theory calculations confirm a lower activation energy in iPrOH(0.60 eV)compared to 1,4-dioxane(1.07 eV).This work offers mechanistic insights and a practical strategy for solvent-mediated control of product selectivity in biomass hydrogenation,highlighting the decisive role of solvent-catalyst-substrate interactions.展开更多
The selective hydrogenation ofα,β-unsaturated aldehydes/ketones enables precise control over product structures and properties by regulating hydrogen transport pathways and bond cleavage sequences to selectively red...The selective hydrogenation ofα,β-unsaturated aldehydes/ketones enables precise control over product structures and properties by regulating hydrogen transport pathways and bond cleavage sequences to selectively reduce C=C or C=O bonds while preserving other functional groups within the molecule.This approach serves as a critical strategy for the directional synthesis of high-value molecules.However,achieving such selectivity remains challenging due to the thermodynamic equilibrium and kinetic competition between C=O and C=C bonds inα,β-unsaturated systems.Consequently,constructing precisely targeted catalytic systems is essential to overcome these limitations,offering both fundamental scientific significance and industrial application potential.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and their derivatives have emerged as innovative platforms for designing such systems,owing to their programmable topology,tunable pore microenvironments,spatially controllable active sites,and modifiable electronic structures.This review systematically summarizes the research progress of MOF-based catalysts for selec-tive hydrogenation ofα,β-unsaturated aldehydes/ketones in the last decade,with emphasis on the design strategy,conformational relationship,and catalytic mechanism,aiming to provide new ideas for the design of targeted catalyt-ic systems for the selective hydrogenation ofα,β-unsaturated aldehydes/ketones.展开更多
Selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol is a great challenge in the hydrogenation field due to thermodynamic preference for hydrogenation of C=C over C=O.Herein,a novel Al_(2)O_(3)/C-u hybrid catalyst,...Selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol is a great challenge in the hydrogenation field due to thermodynamic preference for hydrogenation of C=C over C=O.Herein,a novel Al_(2)O_(3)/C-u hybrid catalyst,composed of N-modified dendritic carbon networks supporting Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles,was successfully prepared via carbonizing the freeze-dried gel from spontaneous cross-linking of alginate,Al3+and urea.The obtained carbon-supported Al_(2)O_(3)hybrid catalyst has a high ratio (31%) of Al species in pentahedral-coordinated state.The introduction of urea enhances the surface N content,the ratio of pyrrolic N,and specific surface area of catalyst,leading to improved adsorption capacity of C=O and the accessibility of active sites.In the furfural hydrogenation reaction with isopropyl alcohol as hydrogen donor,Al_(2)O_(3)/C-u catalyst achieved a 90%conversion of furfural with 98.0% selectivity to furfuryl alcohol,outperforming that of commercial γ-Al_(2)O_(3).Moreover,Al_(2)O_(3)/C-u demonstrates excellent catalytic stability in the recycling tests attributed to the synergistic effect of abundant weak Lewis acid sites and the anchoring effect of the carbon network on Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles.This work provides an innovative and facile strategy for fabrication of carbon-supported Al_(2)O_(3)hybrid catalysts with rich AlVspecies,serving as a high selective hydrogenation catalyst through MPV reaction route.展开更多
Metal oxides as support for constructing precious metal single-atom catalysts hold great promise for a wide range of industrial applications,but achieving a high-loading of thermally stable metal single atoms on such ...Metal oxides as support for constructing precious metal single-atom catalysts hold great promise for a wide range of industrial applications,but achieving a high-loading of thermally stable metal single atoms on such supports has been challenging.Herein,we report an innovative strategy for the fabrication of high-density single-atoms(Rh,Ru,Pd)catalysts on CaAl-layered double hydroxides(CaAl-LDH)via isomorphous substitution.The Rh species have occupied Ca^(2+)vacancies within CaAl-LDH laminate by ion-exchange,facilitating a substantial loading of isolated Rh single-atoms.Such catalysts displayed superior performance in the selective hydrogenation to quinoline,pivotal for liquid organic hydrogen storage,and the universality for the hydrogenation of N-heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was also verified.Combining the experimental results and density functional theory calculations,the pathway of quinoline hydrogenation over Rh1CaAl-LDH was proposed.This synthetic strategy marks a significant advancement in the field of single-atom catalysts,expanding their horizons in green chemical processes.展开更多
Transition-state shape selectivity plays a crucial role in catalytic systems where reactants and products exhibit comparable molecular dimensions,as it restricts the accessible configuration space of reaction intermed...Transition-state shape selectivity plays a crucial role in catalytic systems where reactants and products exhibit comparable molecular dimensions,as it restricts the accessible configuration space of reaction intermediates.Herein,we designed a Cu@MFI catalyst by encapsulating Cu active sites within the well-defined micropores of MFI zeolite through a pore confinement strategy.This architecture preserves the zeolite framework integrity while maintaining unhindered internal mass transport,thereby enabling precise spatial control over transition-state configurations.Employing furfural hydrogenation as a probe reaction,the metal-zeolite synergy in Cu@MFI endowed the catalyst with exceptional activity(100%furfural conversion)and quantitative selectivity(100%furfuryl alcohol)at 70℃,sustained across a broad temperature window.Mechanistic studies reveal that the transition-state shape selectivity effectively prevented H2O interaction with the furan ring,offering valuable insights for other reaction systems seeking to exploit shape selectivity for specific transformations.展开更多
The semi-hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes is of great significance in the industrial production of pharmaceutical and fine chemicals.Electrochemical semi-hydrogenation(ECSH)has emerged as a promising alternative to...The semi-hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes is of great significance in the industrial production of pharmaceutical and fine chemicals.Electrochemical semi-hydrogenation(ECSH)has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional thermochemical hydrogenation.However,its practical application is hindered by low reaction rate and competing hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).In this work,the controllable incorporation of sulfur into the lattice of Pd nanostructures is proposed to develop disordered and electron-deficient Pd-based nanosheets on Ni foam and enhance their ECSH performance of alkynes.Mechanistic investigations demonstrate that the electronic and geometric structures of Pd sites are optimized by lattice sulfur,which tunes the competitive adsorption of H*and alkynes,inherently inhibits the H*coupling and weakens alkene adsorption,thereby promotes the semi-hydrogenation of alkynes and prevents the over-hydrogenation of alkenes.The optimized Pd-based nanosheets exhibit efficient electrocatalytic semi-hydrogenation performance in an H-cell,achieving 97%alkene selectivity,94%Faradaic efficiency,and a reaction rate of 303.7μmol mgcatal.^(-1) h^(-1) using 4-methoxyphenylacetylene as the model substrate.Even in a membrane electrode assembly(MEA)configuration,the optimized Pd-based nanosheets achieves a single-cycle alkyne conversion of 96%and an alkene selectivity of 97%,with continuous production of alkene at a rate of 1901.1μmol mgcatal.^(-1) h^(-1).The potential-and time-independent selectivity,good substrate universality with excellent tolerance to active groups(C–Br/Cl/C]O,etc.)further highlight the potential of this strategy for advanced catalysts design and green chemistry.展开更多
The dynamic kinetic resolution(DKR)process remains a highly efficacious approach for constructing chiral amino alcohols via the catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones.We report herein a highly efficient...The dynamic kinetic resolution(DKR)process remains a highly efficacious approach for constructing chiral amino alcohols via the catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones.We report herein a highly efficient and enantioselective anti-selective dynamic kinetic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones catalyzed by Ir-(S)-f-phamidol system,providing various chiral amino alcohols and chiral oxazolidin-2-ones divergently with high diastereo-and enantioselectivity(up to 99%yield,up to 99%ee and up to 99:1 dr).In addition,the reaction could be performed on the gram-scale,and the resulting chiral amino alcohols are key intermediates of norephedrine and metaraminol.展开更多
A cobalt pincer complex bearing both P and C-stereogenic centers has been designed and synthesized,allowing for the development of the first cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of quinoxalines under relatively m...A cobalt pincer complex bearing both P and C-stereogenic centers has been designed and synthesized,allowing for the development of the first cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of quinoxalines under relatively mild conditions.Valuable chiral 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxalines could be obtained with high yields and excellent enantioselectivities(35 examples,up to>99%ee).展开更多
Selective synthesis of value-added xylenes and para-xylene(PX)by CO_(2)hydrogenation reduces the dependence on fossil resource and relieves the environment burden derived from the greenhouse gas CO_(2).Herein,modified...Selective synthesis of value-added xylenes and para-xylene(PX)by CO_(2)hydrogenation reduces the dependence on fossil resource and relieves the environment burden derived from the greenhouse gas CO_(2).Herein,modified MCM-22 zeolite combined with ZnCeZrOx solid solution is reported to catalyze the tandem CO_(2)hydrogenation and toluene methylation reaction at a relatively low temperature(<603 K),showing xylene selectivity of 92.4%and PX selectivity of 62%(PX/X,67%)in total aromatics at a CO_(2)conversion of 7.7%,toluene conversion of 23.6%and low CO selectivity of 11.6%,as well as giving high STY of xylene(302.0 mg·h^(–1)·gcat^(–1))and PX(201.6 mg·h^(–1)·gcat^(–1)).The outstanding catalytic performances are closely related to decreased pore sizes and eliminated external surface acid sites in modified MCM-22,which promoted zeolite shape-selectivity and suppressed secondary reactions.展开更多
Catalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2)to ethanol is a promising solution to address the greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions,but many current catalysts face efficiency and cost challenges.Cobalt based catalysts are frequently exam...Catalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2)to ethanol is a promising solution to address the greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions,but many current catalysts face efficiency and cost challenges.Cobalt based catalysts are frequently examined due to their abundance,cost-efficiency,and effectiveness in the reaction,where managing the Co^(0)to Co^(δ+)ratio is essential.In this study,we adjusted support nature(Al_(2)O_(3),MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4),and MgO)and reduction conditions to optimize this balance of Co^(0)to Co^(δ+)sites on the catalyst surface,enhancing ethanol production.The selectivity of ethanol reached 17.9%in a continuous flow fixed bed micro-reactor over 20 mol%Co@MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4)(CoMgAl)catalyst at 270°C and 3.0 MPa,when reduced at 400°C for 8 h.Characterisation results coupled with activity analysis confirmed that mild reduction condition(400°C,10%H_(2)balance N_(2),8 h)with intermediate metal support interaction favoured the generation of partially reduced Co sites(Co^(δ+)and Co^(0)sites in single atom)over MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4)surface,which promoted ethanol synthesis by coupling of dissociative(CHx^(∗))/non-dissociative(CHxO^(∗))intermediates,as confirmed by density functional theory analysis.Additionally,the CoMgAl,affordably prepared through the coprecipitation method,offers a potential alternative for CO_(2)hydrogenation to yield valuable chemicals.展开更多
CO_(2) conversion to CO via the reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction is limited by a low CO_(2) conversion rate and CO selectivity.Herein,an efficient RWGS catalyst is constructed through Enteromorpha prolifera–deri...CO_(2) conversion to CO via the reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction is limited by a low CO_(2) conversion rate and CO selectivity.Herein,an efficient RWGS catalyst is constructed through Enteromorpha prolifera–derived N-rich mesoporous biochar(EPBC)supported atomic-level Cu-Mo_(2)C clusters(Cu-Mo_(2)C/EPBC).Unlike traditional acti-vated carbon(AC)supported Cu-Mo_(2)C particles(Cu-Mo_(2)C/AC),the Cu-Mo_(2)C/EPBC not only presents the better graphitization degree and larger specific surface area,but also uniformly andfirmly anchors atomic-level Cu-Mo_(2)C clusters due to the existence of pyridine nitrogen.Furthermore,the pyridine N of Cu-Mo_(2)C/EPBC strengthens an unblocked electron transfer between Mo_(2)C and Cu clusters,as verified by X-ray absorption spectroscopy.As a result,the synergistic effect between pyridinic N anchoring and the clusters interaction in Cu-Mo_(2)C/EPBC facilitates an improved CO selectivity of 99.95%at 500℃ compared with traditional Cu-Mo_(2)C/AC(99.60%),as well as about 3-fold CO_(2) conversion rate.Density functional theory calculations confirm that pyr-idine N-modified carbon activates the local electronic redistribution at Cu-Mo_(2)C clusters,which contributes to the decreased energy barrier of the transition state of CO^(*)+O^(*)+2H^(*),thereby triggering the transformation of rate-limited step during the redox pathway.This biomass-derived strategy opens perspective on producing sustain-able fuels and building blocks through the RWGS reaction.展开更多
Heterogeneous solid frustrated-Lewis-pair(FLP)catalyst is of great promise in practical hydrogenation applications.It has been found that all-solid FLPs can be created on ceria via surface oxygen vacancy regulation.Co...Heterogeneous solid frustrated-Lewis-pair(FLP)catalyst is of great promise in practical hydrogenation applications.It has been found that all-solid FLPs can be created on ceria via surface oxygen vacancy regulation.Consequently,it is desired to investigate the mechanisms of the FLP-catalyzed hydrogenation of C=C and C=O and provide insight into the modification of CeO_(2)catalysts for the selective hydrogenation.In this work,the reaction mechanism of the hydrogenation of CH_(2)=CH_(2)and CH_(3)CH=O at the FLP sites constructed on CeO_(2)(110)surface was investigated by density functional theory(DFT),with the classical Lewis acid-base pairs(CLP)site as the reference.The results illustrate that at the CLP site,the dissociated hydride(H^(δ−))forms a stable H−O bond with the surface O atom,while at the FLP site,H^(δ−)is stabilized by Ce,displaying higher activity on the one hand.On the other hand,the electron cloud density of the Ce atom at the FLP site is higher,which can transfer more electrons to the adsorbed C_(C=C)and O_(C=O)atoms,leading to a higher degree of activation for C=C and C=O bonds,as indicated by the Bader charge analysis.Therefore,compared to the CLP site,the FLP site exhibits higher hydrogenation activity for CH_(2)=CH_(2)and CH_(3)CH=O.Furthermore,at the FLP sites,it demonstrates high efficiency in catalyzing the hydrogenation of CH_(2)=CH_(2)with the rate-determining barrier of 1.04 eV,but it shows limited activity for the hydrogenation of CH_(3)CH=O with the rate-determining barrier of 1.94 eV.It means that the selective hydrogenation of C=C can be effectively achieved at the FLP sites concerning selective hydrogenation catalysis.The insights shown in this work help to clarify the reaction mechanism of the hydrogenation of C=C and C=O at FLP site on CeO_(2)(110)and reveal the relationship between the catalytic performance and the nature of the active site,which is of great benefit to development of rational design of heterogeneous FLP catalysts.展开更多
A variety of spherical and structured activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 composites with an average particle size of ~100 nm have been synthesized by a self-assembly method using the difference of reduction potenti...A variety of spherical and structured activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 composites with an average particle size of ~100 nm have been synthesized by a self-assembly method using the difference of reduction potential between Pt (Ⅳ) and Fe (Ⅱ) precursors as driving force. The formed Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) effectively prevent the aggregation of Pt nanocrystallites and promote the dispersion of Pt NPs on the surface of catalyst, which will be favorable for the exposure of Pt active sites for high-efficient adsorption and contact of substrate and hydrogen donor. The electron-enrichment state of Pt NPs donated by Fe304 nanocrystallites is corroborated by XPS measurement, which is responsible for promoting and activating the terminal C=O bond of adsorbed substrate via a vertical configuration. The experimental results show that the activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 catalyst exhibits 94.8% selectivity towards cinnamyl alcohol by the transfer hydrogenation of einnamaldehyde with Pt loading of 2.46% under the optimum conditions of 120 ℃ for 6 h, and 2-propanol as a hydrogen donor. Additionally, the present study demonstrates that a high-efficient and recyclable catalyst can be rapidly separated from the mixture due to its natural magnetism upon the application of magnetic field.展开更多
Uniform Ni-B amorphous alloys about 14 nm have been prepared on CNTs-A support,named Ni-B/CNTs-A. In comparison with the Ni-B/CNTs amorphous catalyst, Ni-B/CNTs-A showed higher nickel loading, determined by ICP and be...Uniform Ni-B amorphous alloys about 14 nm have been prepared on CNTs-A support,named Ni-B/CNTs-A. In comparison with the Ni-B/CNTs amorphous catalyst, Ni-B/CNTs-A showed higher nickel loading, determined by ICP and better catalytic activity and ethylene selectivity in the acetylene hydrogenation reaction.展开更多
Pd/C catalysts were prepared by deposited Pd nanoparticles (NPs) on different carbon supports including activated carbon (AC), graphite oxide (GO), and reduced graphite oxide (rGO) using sol-immobilization met...Pd/C catalysts were prepared by deposited Pd nanoparticles (NPs) on different carbon supports including activated carbon (AC), graphite oxide (GO), and reduced graphite oxide (rGO) using sol-immobilization method. Through transmission electron microscopy, powder X-ray di raction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, the role of the carbon supports for the catalytic performances of Pd/C catalysts was examined in selective hydrogenation of acetylene. The results indicate that Pd/AC exhibited higher activity and selectivity than Pd/GO and Pd/rGO in the gas phase selective hydrogenation of acetylene. Thermal and chemical treatment of AC supports also have some effect on the catalytic performance of Pd/AC catalysts. The differences in the activity and selectivity of various Pd/C catalysts were partly attributed to the metal-support interaction.展开更多
A series of Pd catalysts were prepared on different supports(Fe2O3,SiO2,ZnO,MgO,Al2O3,carbon,and Amberlyst-45) and used in the selective hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone in water.The Amberlyst-45 supported P...A series of Pd catalysts were prepared on different supports(Fe2O3,SiO2,ZnO,MgO,Al2O3,carbon,and Amberlyst-45) and used in the selective hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone in water.The Amberlyst-45 supported Pd catalyst(Pd/A-45) was highly active and selective under mild conditions(40-100 ℃,0.2-1 MPa),giving a selectivity of cyclohexanone higher than 89%even at complete conversion of phenol.Experiments with different Pd loadings(or different particle sizes) confirmed that the formation of cyclohexanone was a structure sensitive reaction,and Pd particles of12-14 nm on Amberlyst-45 gave better selectivity and stability.展开更多
A catalyst consisting of platinum nanoparticles on a ZIF-8 support(Pt@ZIF-8) was synthesized in a straightforward one-step procedure,by adding a nanostructured platinum sol during the formation of ZIF-8 at room temp...A catalyst consisting of platinum nanoparticles on a ZIF-8 support(Pt@ZIF-8) was synthesized in a straightforward one-step procedure,by adding a nanostructured platinum sol during the formation of ZIF-8 at room temperature.Pt@ZIF-8 was highly porous and well crystallized.The Pt nanoparticles were well dispersed within the ZIF-8 support.In the hydrogenation of 1,4-butynediol,Pt@ZIF-8 exhibited high activity,excellent selectivity for 1,4-butenediol of greater than 94%,and reusability.The Pt@ZIF-8 catalyst did not require further additives.The favorable catalytic performance was attributed primarily to the modification of the ZIF-8 support by the platinum nanoparticles.展开更多
The IB metal(Au,Ag and Cu)alloyed Pd single atom catalysts had been proved to be efficient in promoting the selectivity for hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene.As a base metal in the same group as Pd,the Ni-based c...The IB metal(Au,Ag and Cu)alloyed Pd single atom catalysts had been proved to be efficient in promoting the selectivity for hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene.As a base metal in the same group as Pd,the Ni-based catalysts are also active for hydrogenation reactions.Herein,the effects of the IB metals on the Ni/SiO2 catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of acetylene were systematically studied.Different from the Pd/SiO2 catalyst,the monometallic Ni/SiO2 catalyst is not active at low temperatures.The addition of the IB metals to the Ni/SiO2 catalysts can greatly enhance the activity.Besides,the catalytic activity of the AuNix/SiO2 and CuNix/SiO2 catalysts increase with the reduction temperature,while the AgNix/SiO2 catalysts are not sensitive to the pretreatment temperature.The origin of the effect of the different IB metals on the Ni-based catalysts for selective hydrogenation of acetylene is discussed based on the characterizations by XRD,TPR and microcalorimetric measurements.展开更多
An efficient heterogeneous catalyst,Pd@MIL‐101(Cr)‐NH2,is prepared through a direct pathway of anionic exchange followed by hydrogen reduction with amino‐containing MIL‐101as the host matrix.The composite is therm...An efficient heterogeneous catalyst,Pd@MIL‐101(Cr)‐NH2,is prepared through a direct pathway of anionic exchange followed by hydrogen reduction with amino‐containing MIL‐101as the host matrix.The composite is thermally stable up to350°C and the Pd nanoparticles uniformly disperse on the matal organic framework(MOF)support,which are attributed to the presence of the amino groups in the frameworks of MIL‐101(Cr)‐NH2.The selective hydrogenation of biomass‐based furfural to tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is investigated by using this multifunctional catalyst Pd@MIL‐101(Cr)‐NH2in water media.A complete hydrogenation of furfural is achieved at a low temperature of40°C with the selectivity of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol close to100%.The amine‐functionalized MOF improves the hydrogen bonding interactions between the intermediate furfuryl alcohol and the support,which is conducive for the further hydrogenation of furfuryl alcohol to tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol in good coordination with the metal sites.展开更多
A novel nanosized amorphous Ru-Fe-B/ZrO2 alloy catalyst for benzene selective hydrogenation to cyclohexene was investigated. The superior properties of this catalyst were attributed to the combination of the nanosize ...A novel nanosized amorphous Ru-Fe-B/ZrO2 alloy catalyst for benzene selective hydrogenation to cyclohexene was investigated. The superior properties of this catalyst were attributed to the combination of the nanosize and the amorphous character as well as to its textural character. In addition, the concentration of zinc ions, the content of ZrO2 in the slurry, and the pretreatment of the catalyst were found to be effective in improving the activity and the selectivity of the catalyst.展开更多
基金the National Nature Science Foundation of China for Excellent Young Scientists Fund(32222058)Fundamental Research Foundation of CAF(CAFYBB2022QB001).
文摘Developing biomass platform compounds into high value-added chemicals is a key step in renewable resource utilization.Herein,we report porous carbon-supported Ni-ZnO nanoparticles catalyst(Ni-ZnO/AC)synthesized via low-temperature coprecipitation,exhibiting excellent performance for the selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF).A linear correlation is first observed between solvent polarity(E_(T)(30))and product selectivity within both polar aprotic and protic solvent classes,suggesting that solvent properties play a vital role in directing reaction pathways.Among these,1,4-dioxane(aprotic)favors the formation of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan(BHMF)with 97.5%selectivity,while isopropanol(iPrOH,protic)promotes 2,5-dimethylfuran production with up to 99.5%selectivity.Mechanistic investigations further reveal that beyond polarity,proton-donating ability is critical in facilitating hydrodeoxygenation.iPrOH enables a hydrogen shuttle mechanism where protons assist in hydroxyl group removal,lowering the activation barrier.In contrast,1,4-dioxane,lacking hydrogen bond donors,stabilizes BHMF and hinders further conversion.Density functional theory calculations confirm a lower activation energy in iPrOH(0.60 eV)compared to 1,4-dioxane(1.07 eV).This work offers mechanistic insights and a practical strategy for solvent-mediated control of product selectivity in biomass hydrogenation,highlighting the decisive role of solvent-catalyst-substrate interactions.
文摘The selective hydrogenation ofα,β-unsaturated aldehydes/ketones enables precise control over product structures and properties by regulating hydrogen transport pathways and bond cleavage sequences to selectively reduce C=C or C=O bonds while preserving other functional groups within the molecule.This approach serves as a critical strategy for the directional synthesis of high-value molecules.However,achieving such selectivity remains challenging due to the thermodynamic equilibrium and kinetic competition between C=O and C=C bonds inα,β-unsaturated systems.Consequently,constructing precisely targeted catalytic systems is essential to overcome these limitations,offering both fundamental scientific significance and industrial application potential.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and their derivatives have emerged as innovative platforms for designing such systems,owing to their programmable topology,tunable pore microenvironments,spatially controllable active sites,and modifiable electronic structures.This review systematically summarizes the research progress of MOF-based catalysts for selec-tive hydrogenation ofα,β-unsaturated aldehydes/ketones in the last decade,with emphasis on the design strategy,conformational relationship,and catalytic mechanism,aiming to provide new ideas for the design of targeted catalyt-ic systems for the selective hydrogenation ofα,β-unsaturated aldehydes/ketones.
基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2023M733451)Dalian Innovation Team in Key Areas(2020RT06)Engineering Research Center for Key Aromatic Compounds and LiaoNing Key Laboratory,Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation (Doctoral Research Start-up Fund 2024-BSBA-37)。
文摘Selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol is a great challenge in the hydrogenation field due to thermodynamic preference for hydrogenation of C=C over C=O.Herein,a novel Al_(2)O_(3)/C-u hybrid catalyst,composed of N-modified dendritic carbon networks supporting Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles,was successfully prepared via carbonizing the freeze-dried gel from spontaneous cross-linking of alginate,Al3+and urea.The obtained carbon-supported Al_(2)O_(3)hybrid catalyst has a high ratio (31%) of Al species in pentahedral-coordinated state.The introduction of urea enhances the surface N content,the ratio of pyrrolic N,and specific surface area of catalyst,leading to improved adsorption capacity of C=O and the accessibility of active sites.In the furfural hydrogenation reaction with isopropyl alcohol as hydrogen donor,Al_(2)O_(3)/C-u catalyst achieved a 90%conversion of furfural with 98.0% selectivity to furfuryl alcohol,outperforming that of commercial γ-Al_(2)O_(3).Moreover,Al_(2)O_(3)/C-u demonstrates excellent catalytic stability in the recycling tests attributed to the synergistic effect of abundant weak Lewis acid sites and the anchoring effect of the carbon network on Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles.This work provides an innovative and facile strategy for fabrication of carbon-supported Al_(2)O_(3)hybrid catalysts with rich AlVspecies,serving as a high selective hydrogenation catalyst through MPV reaction route.
文摘Metal oxides as support for constructing precious metal single-atom catalysts hold great promise for a wide range of industrial applications,but achieving a high-loading of thermally stable metal single atoms on such supports has been challenging.Herein,we report an innovative strategy for the fabrication of high-density single-atoms(Rh,Ru,Pd)catalysts on CaAl-layered double hydroxides(CaAl-LDH)via isomorphous substitution.The Rh species have occupied Ca^(2+)vacancies within CaAl-LDH laminate by ion-exchange,facilitating a substantial loading of isolated Rh single-atoms.Such catalysts displayed superior performance in the selective hydrogenation to quinoline,pivotal for liquid organic hydrogen storage,and the universality for the hydrogenation of N-heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was also verified.Combining the experimental results and density functional theory calculations,the pathway of quinoline hydrogenation over Rh1CaAl-LDH was proposed.This synthetic strategy marks a significant advancement in the field of single-atom catalysts,expanding their horizons in green chemical processes.
文摘Transition-state shape selectivity plays a crucial role in catalytic systems where reactants and products exhibit comparable molecular dimensions,as it restricts the accessible configuration space of reaction intermediates.Herein,we designed a Cu@MFI catalyst by encapsulating Cu active sites within the well-defined micropores of MFI zeolite through a pore confinement strategy.This architecture preserves the zeolite framework integrity while maintaining unhindered internal mass transport,thereby enabling precise spatial control over transition-state configurations.Employing furfural hydrogenation as a probe reaction,the metal-zeolite synergy in Cu@MFI endowed the catalyst with exceptional activity(100%furfural conversion)and quantitative selectivity(100%furfuryl alcohol)at 70℃,sustained across a broad temperature window.Mechanistic studies reveal that the transition-state shape selectivity effectively prevented H2O interaction with the furan ring,offering valuable insights for other reaction systems seeking to exploit shape selectivity for specific transformations.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51701127,92163209,12264053)Shenzhen Fundamental Research Program(JCYJ20220811170904003,JCYJ20210324094000001)+6 种基金Shenzhen Peacock Plan(20180703896C)Shenzhen Key Laboratory of 2D Metamaterials for Information Technology(ZDSYS201707271014468)the research projects of Guangdong Provincial Education Office(2024KCXTD064)ZJUHIC start-up fund(02090200-K02013002)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(JQ22004)the Natural Science Foundation of Hangzhou(2024SZRYBB020001)the Scientific Research and Innovation Project of Postgraduate Students in the Academic Degree of Yunnan University(KC-23234366).
文摘The semi-hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes is of great significance in the industrial production of pharmaceutical and fine chemicals.Electrochemical semi-hydrogenation(ECSH)has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional thermochemical hydrogenation.However,its practical application is hindered by low reaction rate and competing hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).In this work,the controllable incorporation of sulfur into the lattice of Pd nanostructures is proposed to develop disordered and electron-deficient Pd-based nanosheets on Ni foam and enhance their ECSH performance of alkynes.Mechanistic investigations demonstrate that the electronic and geometric structures of Pd sites are optimized by lattice sulfur,which tunes the competitive adsorption of H*and alkynes,inherently inhibits the H*coupling and weakens alkene adsorption,thereby promotes the semi-hydrogenation of alkynes and prevents the over-hydrogenation of alkenes.The optimized Pd-based nanosheets exhibit efficient electrocatalytic semi-hydrogenation performance in an H-cell,achieving 97%alkene selectivity,94%Faradaic efficiency,and a reaction rate of 303.7μmol mgcatal.^(-1) h^(-1) using 4-methoxyphenylacetylene as the model substrate.Even in a membrane electrode assembly(MEA)configuration,the optimized Pd-based nanosheets achieves a single-cycle alkyne conversion of 96%and an alkene selectivity of 97%,with continuous production of alkene at a rate of 1901.1μmol mgcatal.^(-1) h^(-1).The potential-and time-independent selectivity,good substrate universality with excellent tolerance to active groups(C–Br/Cl/C]O,etc.)further highlight the potential of this strategy for advanced catalysts design and green chemistry.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1500201)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(No.KQTD20150717103157174)+6 种基金Stable Support Plan Program of Shenzhen Natural Science Fund(No.20200925161222002)Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(No.2020B010188001)Innovative Team of Universities in Guangdong Province(No.2020KCXTD016)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21991113)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21901107 and 22171129)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022B1515020055)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(No.JCYJ20210324104202007)for financial support。
文摘The dynamic kinetic resolution(DKR)process remains a highly efficacious approach for constructing chiral amino alcohols via the catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones.We report herein a highly efficient and enantioselective anti-selective dynamic kinetic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones catalyzed by Ir-(S)-f-phamidol system,providing various chiral amino alcohols and chiral oxazolidin-2-ones divergently with high diastereo-and enantioselectivity(up to 99%yield,up to 99%ee and up to 99:1 dr).In addition,the reaction could be performed on the gram-scale,and the resulting chiral amino alcohols are key intermediates of norephedrine and metaraminol.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21672133)the Opening Foundation of Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry,Ministry of Education(No.GK202205011)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.GK202307007 and GK202002003)。
文摘A cobalt pincer complex bearing both P and C-stereogenic centers has been designed and synthesized,allowing for the development of the first cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of quinoxalines under relatively mild conditions.Valuable chiral 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxalines could be obtained with high yields and excellent enantioselectivities(35 examples,up to>99%ee).
文摘Selective synthesis of value-added xylenes and para-xylene(PX)by CO_(2)hydrogenation reduces the dependence on fossil resource and relieves the environment burden derived from the greenhouse gas CO_(2).Herein,modified MCM-22 zeolite combined with ZnCeZrOx solid solution is reported to catalyze the tandem CO_(2)hydrogenation and toluene methylation reaction at a relatively low temperature(<603 K),showing xylene selectivity of 92.4%and PX selectivity of 62%(PX/X,67%)in total aromatics at a CO_(2)conversion of 7.7%,toluene conversion of 23.6%and low CO selectivity of 11.6%,as well as giving high STY of xylene(302.0 mg·h^(–1)·gcat^(–1))and PX(201.6 mg·h^(–1)·gcat^(–1)).The outstanding catalytic performances are closely related to decreased pore sizes and eliminated external surface acid sites in modified MCM-22,which promoted zeolite shape-selectivity and suppressed secondary reactions.
文摘Catalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2)to ethanol is a promising solution to address the greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions,but many current catalysts face efficiency and cost challenges.Cobalt based catalysts are frequently examined due to their abundance,cost-efficiency,and effectiveness in the reaction,where managing the Co^(0)to Co^(δ+)ratio is essential.In this study,we adjusted support nature(Al_(2)O_(3),MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4),and MgO)and reduction conditions to optimize this balance of Co^(0)to Co^(δ+)sites on the catalyst surface,enhancing ethanol production.The selectivity of ethanol reached 17.9%in a continuous flow fixed bed micro-reactor over 20 mol%Co@MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4)(CoMgAl)catalyst at 270°C and 3.0 MPa,when reduced at 400°C for 8 h.Characterisation results coupled with activity analysis confirmed that mild reduction condition(400°C,10%H_(2)balance N_(2),8 h)with intermediate metal support interaction favoured the generation of partially reduced Co sites(Co^(δ+)and Co^(0)sites in single atom)over MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4)surface,which promoted ethanol synthesis by coupling of dissociative(CHx^(∗))/non-dissociative(CHxO^(∗))intermediates,as confirmed by density functional theory analysis.Additionally,the CoMgAl,affordably prepared through the coprecipitation method,offers a potential alternative for CO_(2)hydrogenation to yield valuable chemicals.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(32101474 and 42377249)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD2201605).
文摘CO_(2) conversion to CO via the reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction is limited by a low CO_(2) conversion rate and CO selectivity.Herein,an efficient RWGS catalyst is constructed through Enteromorpha prolifera–derived N-rich mesoporous biochar(EPBC)supported atomic-level Cu-Mo_(2)C clusters(Cu-Mo_(2)C/EPBC).Unlike traditional acti-vated carbon(AC)supported Cu-Mo_(2)C particles(Cu-Mo_(2)C/AC),the Cu-Mo_(2)C/EPBC not only presents the better graphitization degree and larger specific surface area,but also uniformly andfirmly anchors atomic-level Cu-Mo_(2)C clusters due to the existence of pyridine nitrogen.Furthermore,the pyridine N of Cu-Mo_(2)C/EPBC strengthens an unblocked electron transfer between Mo_(2)C and Cu clusters,as verified by X-ray absorption spectroscopy.As a result,the synergistic effect between pyridinic N anchoring and the clusters interaction in Cu-Mo_(2)C/EPBC facilitates an improved CO selectivity of 99.95%at 500℃ compared with traditional Cu-Mo_(2)C/AC(99.60%),as well as about 3-fold CO_(2) conversion rate.Density functional theory calculations confirm that pyr-idine N-modified carbon activates the local electronic redistribution at Cu-Mo_(2)C clusters,which contributes to the decreased energy barrier of the transition state of CO^(*)+O^(*)+2H^(*),thereby triggering the transformation of rate-limited step during the redox pathway.This biomass-derived strategy opens perspective on producing sustain-able fuels and building blocks through the RWGS reaction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22302115,22072079)the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202303021221056).
文摘Heterogeneous solid frustrated-Lewis-pair(FLP)catalyst is of great promise in practical hydrogenation applications.It has been found that all-solid FLPs can be created on ceria via surface oxygen vacancy regulation.Consequently,it is desired to investigate the mechanisms of the FLP-catalyzed hydrogenation of C=C and C=O and provide insight into the modification of CeO_(2)catalysts for the selective hydrogenation.In this work,the reaction mechanism of the hydrogenation of CH_(2)=CH_(2)and CH_(3)CH=O at the FLP sites constructed on CeO_(2)(110)surface was investigated by density functional theory(DFT),with the classical Lewis acid-base pairs(CLP)site as the reference.The results illustrate that at the CLP site,the dissociated hydride(H^(δ−))forms a stable H−O bond with the surface O atom,while at the FLP site,H^(δ−)is stabilized by Ce,displaying higher activity on the one hand.On the other hand,the electron cloud density of the Ce atom at the FLP site is higher,which can transfer more electrons to the adsorbed C_(C=C)and O_(C=O)atoms,leading to a higher degree of activation for C=C and C=O bonds,as indicated by the Bader charge analysis.Therefore,compared to the CLP site,the FLP site exhibits higher hydrogenation activity for CH_(2)=CH_(2)and CH_(3)CH=O.Furthermore,at the FLP sites,it demonstrates high efficiency in catalyzing the hydrogenation of CH_(2)=CH_(2)with the rate-determining barrier of 1.04 eV,but it shows limited activity for the hydrogenation of CH_(3)CH=O with the rate-determining barrier of 1.94 eV.It means that the selective hydrogenation of C=C can be effectively achieved at the FLP sites concerning selective hydrogenation catalysis.The insights shown in this work help to clarify the reaction mechanism of the hydrogenation of C=C and C=O at FLP site on CeO_(2)(110)and reveal the relationship between the catalytic performance and the nature of the active site,which is of great benefit to development of rational design of heterogeneous FLP catalysts.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51372248, No.51432009 and No.51502297), Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.yz201421), the CAS/SAFEA International Partnership Program for Creative Research Teams of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
文摘A variety of spherical and structured activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 composites with an average particle size of ~100 nm have been synthesized by a self-assembly method using the difference of reduction potential between Pt (Ⅳ) and Fe (Ⅱ) precursors as driving force. The formed Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) effectively prevent the aggregation of Pt nanocrystallites and promote the dispersion of Pt NPs on the surface of catalyst, which will be favorable for the exposure of Pt active sites for high-efficient adsorption and contact of substrate and hydrogen donor. The electron-enrichment state of Pt NPs donated by Fe304 nanocrystallites is corroborated by XPS measurement, which is responsible for promoting and activating the terminal C=O bond of adsorbed substrate via a vertical configuration. The experimental results show that the activated charcoal supported Pt/Fe3O4 catalyst exhibits 94.8% selectivity towards cinnamyl alcohol by the transfer hydrogenation of einnamaldehyde with Pt loading of 2.46% under the optimum conditions of 120 ℃ for 6 h, and 2-propanol as a hydrogen donor. Additionally, the present study demonstrates that a high-efficient and recyclable catalyst can be rapidly separated from the mixture due to its natural magnetism upon the application of magnetic field.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20263003)supported this work.
文摘Uniform Ni-B amorphous alloys about 14 nm have been prepared on CNTs-A support,named Ni-B/CNTs-A. In comparison with the Ni-B/CNTs amorphous catalyst, Ni-B/CNTs-A showed higher nickel loading, determined by ICP and better catalytic activity and ethylene selectivity in the acetylene hydrogenation reaction.
文摘Pd/C catalysts were prepared by deposited Pd nanoparticles (NPs) on different carbon supports including activated carbon (AC), graphite oxide (GO), and reduced graphite oxide (rGO) using sol-immobilization method. Through transmission electron microscopy, powder X-ray di raction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, the role of the carbon supports for the catalytic performances of Pd/C catalysts was examined in selective hydrogenation of acetylene. The results indicate that Pd/AC exhibited higher activity and selectivity than Pd/GO and Pd/rGO in the gas phase selective hydrogenation of acetylene. Thermal and chemical treatment of AC supports also have some effect on the catalytic performance of Pd/AC catalysts. The differences in the activity and selectivity of various Pd/C catalysts were partly attributed to the metal-support interaction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21473155,21273198,21073159)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LZ12B03001)~~
文摘A series of Pd catalysts were prepared on different supports(Fe2O3,SiO2,ZnO,MgO,Al2O3,carbon,and Amberlyst-45) and used in the selective hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone in water.The Amberlyst-45 supported Pd catalyst(Pd/A-45) was highly active and selective under mild conditions(40-100 ℃,0.2-1 MPa),giving a selectivity of cyclohexanone higher than 89%even at complete conversion of phenol.Experiments with different Pd loadings(or different particle sizes) confirmed that the formation of cyclohexanone was a structure sensitive reaction,and Pd particles of12-14 nm on Amberlyst-45 gave better selectivity and stability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21573031 and 21428301)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT15ZD106 and DUT15RC(4)09)~~
文摘A catalyst consisting of platinum nanoparticles on a ZIF-8 support(Pt@ZIF-8) was synthesized in a straightforward one-step procedure,by adding a nanostructured platinum sol during the formation of ZIF-8 at room temperature.Pt@ZIF-8 was highly porous and well crystallized.The Pt nanoparticles were well dispersed within the ZIF-8 support.In the hydrogenation of 1,4-butynediol,Pt@ZIF-8 exhibited high activity,excellent selectivity for 1,4-butenediol of greater than 94%,and reusability.The Pt@ZIF-8 catalyst did not require further additives.The favorable catalytic performance was attributed primarily to the modification of the ZIF-8 support by the platinum nanoparticles.
文摘The IB metal(Au,Ag and Cu)alloyed Pd single atom catalysts had been proved to be efficient in promoting the selectivity for hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene.As a base metal in the same group as Pd,the Ni-based catalysts are also active for hydrogenation reactions.Herein,the effects of the IB metals on the Ni/SiO2 catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of acetylene were systematically studied.Different from the Pd/SiO2 catalyst,the monometallic Ni/SiO2 catalyst is not active at low temperatures.The addition of the IB metals to the Ni/SiO2 catalysts can greatly enhance the activity.Besides,the catalytic activity of the AuNix/SiO2 and CuNix/SiO2 catalysts increase with the reduction temperature,while the AgNix/SiO2 catalysts are not sensitive to the pretreatment temperature.The origin of the effect of the different IB metals on the Ni-based catalysts for selective hydrogenation of acetylene is discussed based on the characterizations by XRD,TPR and microcalorimetric measurements.
文摘An efficient heterogeneous catalyst,Pd@MIL‐101(Cr)‐NH2,is prepared through a direct pathway of anionic exchange followed by hydrogen reduction with amino‐containing MIL‐101as the host matrix.The composite is thermally stable up to350°C and the Pd nanoparticles uniformly disperse on the matal organic framework(MOF)support,which are attributed to the presence of the amino groups in the frameworks of MIL‐101(Cr)‐NH2.The selective hydrogenation of biomass‐based furfural to tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is investigated by using this multifunctional catalyst Pd@MIL‐101(Cr)‐NH2in water media.A complete hydrogenation of furfural is achieved at a low temperature of40°C with the selectivity of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol close to100%.The amine‐functionalized MOF improves the hydrogen bonding interactions between the intermediate furfuryl alcohol and the support,which is conducive for the further hydrogenation of furfuryl alcohol to tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol in good coordination with the metal sites.
文摘A novel nanosized amorphous Ru-Fe-B/ZrO2 alloy catalyst for benzene selective hydrogenation to cyclohexene was investigated. The superior properties of this catalyst were attributed to the combination of the nanosize and the amorphous character as well as to its textural character. In addition, the concentration of zinc ions, the content of ZrO2 in the slurry, and the pretreatment of the catalyst were found to be effective in improving the activity and the selectivity of the catalyst.