Maaike E. T. Vink-van Ittersum, Erik Betz-Güttner, Eric Hellebrand, Claudia J. Keijzer, Matt L. J. Peerlings, Peter Ngene and Petra E. de Jongh
{"title":"Quantification of the porosity in template-based ordered porous Ag electrodes and its effect on electrochemical CO2 reduction†","authors":"Maaike E. T. Vink-van Ittersum, Erik Betz-Güttner, Eric Hellebrand, Claudia J. Keijzer, Matt L. J. Peerlings, Peter Ngene and Petra E. de Jongh","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00068H","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D5RE00068H","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The electrochemical reduction of CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> combined with efficient CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> capture is a promising approach to close the carbon cycle. We studied the effect of pore size on the activity and selectivity of porous Ag electrodes using template-based electrodes as model catalysts. Using polymer spheres with sizes between 115 nm and 372 nm as templates, ordered porous Ag catalysts with different pore diameters were obtained. These well-defined model systems allowed us to understand the effect of pore size on CO and H<small><sub>2</sub></small> production. At the most cathodic potential, around −1.05 V, up to 4 times more CO than H<small><sub>2</sub></small> was formed. The intrinsic CO production depends on the pore size, as it increases when changing the pore diameters from ∼100 nm to ∼300 nm. At pore diameters above ∼300 nm, the pore size does not affect the intrinsic CO production anymore. For the first time, FIB-SEM was used to quantitatively analyse the porosity of the electrodes and correlate it with trends in intrinsic activity. The catalyst with a pore diameter of ∼200 nm had the highest tortuosity of 2.41, which led to an increased CO production. The catalysts with a pore diameter of ∼200 nm and smaller have pore networks that are twice as long as the pore network of catalysts with ∼400 nm pores. This leads to an additional potential drop, which lowers the effective driving force for the electrochemical reaction. Disentanglement of these different factors is important for rational design of porous CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> reduction catalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 10","pages":" 2300-2310"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12188718/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144525550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xingtong Qian, Yaxuan Li, Danyang Zhu, Wenxu Chang, Zongyang Li, Guangyu Wang, Jiyao Feng, Huan Lu and Zhenhua Zhang
{"title":"Highly efficient Fe3O4@Pd@C3TES catalysts for azide/nitroaromatic hydrogenation and Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling: the promotion of nano-porous triethoxypropylsilane as reaction cavities†","authors":"Xingtong Qian, Yaxuan Li, Danyang Zhu, Wenxu Chang, Zongyang Li, Guangyu Wang, Jiyao Feng, Huan Lu and Zhenhua Zhang","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00113G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00113G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Designing superparamagnetic palladium nano catalysts that combine high catalytic efficiency, versatility across different reactions, and simple synthesis remains a key challenge in advanced catalysis, which requires careful optimization of both surface properties and nanoparticle architecture to achieve both reactivity and stability. Herein, we report a mag-core–shell structured Pd magnetic nano-catalyst (MNC), Fe<small><sub>3</sub></small>O<small><sub>4</sub></small>@Pd@C<small><sub>3</sub></small>TES, that displayed excellent catalytic performance in both hydrogenation of azides/nitroaromatics and Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling with broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance. Compared to other silica coatings, a pore size of 6 nm in C<small><sub>3</sub></small>TES is key to the catalyst's capability. For a mechanistic study, Fe<small><sub>3</sub></small>O<small><sub>4</sub></small>@Pd@C<small><sub>3</sub></small>TES-catalyzed hydrogenation occurred <em>via</em> an <em>in situ</em> heterogeneous pathway, while for Suzuki–Miyaura coupling, a leaching–redeposition pathway was perceived. In both situations, the modification of alkyl groups and the nano porosity provided reaction cavities for active Pd species, enhancing both the activity and stability of the catalyst.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 10","pages":" 2321-2333"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145121342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aimaro Sanna, Dillon Openshaw, Princess Oghotomo and Giuseppe Bagnato
{"title":"Steam reforming of methane: state of the art and novel technologies","authors":"Aimaro Sanna, Dillon Openshaw, Princess Oghotomo and Giuseppe Bagnato","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00001G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00001G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Steam methane reforming (SMR) is one of the most promising technologies for sustainable hydrogen production. Although numerous reviews have been published on the catalysts developed for SMR, this field is advancing rapidly, prompting this review to focus on recent developments in new promoters, supports, and structural improvements for SMR catalysts. These advancements aim to reduce carbon deposition and sintering while enhancing catalyst activity and stability. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent research focusing on improving SMR processes using various catalyst types and operating conditions, as well as examining emerging SMR technologies. Additionally, key challenges related to SMR catalysts are discussed, along with recent progress in conventional SMR using Ni-based, transition metal, and noble metal catalysts, and advancements in SMR processes. The recent literature has highlighted the utility of supported bi-metallic catalysts and advanced SMR technologies, including chemical looping,sorption enhancement, and membrane reactors, in commercialising SMR technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 1963-1977"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jorvani Cruz Villarreal, Emil Ljungberg, Nilojan Jehanathan, Milap Owens, Anika Li and Chad R. Borges
{"title":"Kinetically tunable, subzero-active, visual time–temperature indicators based on the permanganate–oxalate reaction†","authors":"Jorvani Cruz Villarreal, Emil Ljungberg, Nilojan Jehanathan, Milap Owens, Anika Li and Chad R. Borges","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00192G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00192G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Biological products and specimens often require consistent ultracold storage to preserve their integrity. Existing time–temperature indicators (TTIs) are inadequate for monitoring ultracold conditions at the individual aliquot level. We adapted the autocatalytic permanganate–oxalate reaction to create visual TTIs functional below 0 °C. Using eutectic compositions of LiClO<small><sub>4</sub></small>, NaClO<small><sub>4</sub></small>, and Mg(ClO<small><sub>4</sub></small>)<small><sub>2</sub></small>, we depressed the melting points of the reaction mixtures to −18 °C, −37 °C, and −67 °C, respectively. The incorporation of perchlorate salts as antifreeze systems did not derail the kinetic behavior of the permanganate–oxalate reaction and allowed the reactions to pause below their melting points. Here, we developed and characterized eight customized TTIs, running from five minutes at 25 °C to 7 days at −20 °C. Temperature sensitivity was consistent with Arrhenius behavior (<em>i.e.</em>, exponential increases in run time with linear decreases in temperature). The TTIs exhibited good accuracy and reproducibility, with within-batch and between-batch run-time precision at the targeted temperatures of ≤4.8% CV and ≤7.5% CV, respectively. The average absorbance <em>vs.</em> time trajectories, expressed as RMSD %CVs, were 4.5% for intra-batch and 10.4% for inter-batch runs. Indicators withstood multiple freeze/thaw cycles or extended pre-freezing periods with minimal impact on reaction kinetics. Once activated and stored below their melting points, TTIs maintained color intensity for at least 12 months. This work establishes the permanganate–oxalate system in eutectic perchlorate-based antifreeze solutions as a simple, inexpensive approach for ultracold-active TTIs, offering customizable kinetics and robust performance. The described TTIs can serve to improve quality monitoring of biologicals and biospecimens during ultracold storage and handling.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 8","pages":" 1741-1757"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neng mei Deng, Yang Liu, Lu lu Tang, Xu cheng Fu and Jun Zhao
{"title":"Gas–solid two-phase flow low-temperature solid-phase method: a novel approach to mechanically synthesize heterometallic–organic frameworks","authors":"Neng mei Deng, Yang Liu, Lu lu Tang, Xu cheng Fu and Jun Zhao","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00177C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00177C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Research has demonstrated that heterometallic–organic frameworks (HMOFs) and their derivatives showcase exceptional application potential across various domains, including gas adsorption, energy storage, and environmental purification, often outperforming their monometallic MOF counterparts. The GSF synthesis protocol detailed in this paper introduces a pioneering mechanochemical approach for the production of manganese-based HMOFs. This technique facilitates the continuous fabrication of HMOFs in the absence of solvents, thereby cutting down on the production costs of MOFs and mitigating the issue of organic solvent pollution. This study provides experimental evidence and theoretical support for the standardization and large-scale application of the GSF method, while also holding significant scientific and practical value for advancing the innovative development of green chemical synthesis technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 2170-2177"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei Yu, Robert X. Gottlieb, Jeffrey R. Page, Julia A. Valla and Matthew D. Stuber
{"title":"An integrated reaction model of guaiacol hydrodeoxygenation using activated carbon supports: effects of support properties, metals, and solvents†","authors":"Lei Yu, Robert X. Gottlieb, Jeffrey R. Page, Julia A. Valla and Matthew D. Stuber","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00179J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00179J","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of guaiacol, a model compound for lignin-derived pyrolysis oils, was investigated using Ru and Ni catalysts supported on activated carbons derived from both commercial and renewable (food waste) sources. Comprehensive characterization of support properties including porosity, surface area, hydrophobicity, and morphology revealed their significant influence on catalyst performance. Liquid-phase HDO reactions were conducted in both aqueous and organic (decane) environments to evaluate solvent effects on reaction pathways and product distributions. Ru-based catalysts demonstrated superior activity compared to Ni-based catalysts, while supports with higher mesoporosity facilitated better metal dispersion and enhanced catalytic performance. Notably, food waste-derived activated carbon supports performed comparably or better than commercial activated carbon when combined with Ru, indicating their potential as sustainable catalyst supports. Mathematical optimization techniques were employed to estimate kinetic parameters and elucidate reaction pathways, revealing notable differences between aqueous and organic media. Specifically, methoxycyclohexanone dominated in organic medium, while cyclohexanol prevailed in aqueous medium. The optimization study identified that cyclohexanol was not an intermediate for cyclohexane production, contrary to conventional understanding. Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) analysis provided insights into adsorption phenomena, explaining carbon balance discrepancies observed particularly in aqueous-phase reactions. This integrated experimental and computational approach advances the understanding of guaiacol HDO reaction mechanisms and provides guidance for the rational design of efficient catalysts for bio-oil upgrading.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 2148-2169"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metal and non-metal oxide-supported selenium as potential industrial catalysts","authors":"Meng Ge, Tao Ju, Yiyang Zhang and Daming Yong","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00066A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00066A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Selenium-based catalysts have emerged as promising tools for industrial application due to their environmentally-friendly features. In the past decade, people have reported a wide variety of selenium-based catalysts, such as organoselenium catalysts, polymer-supported selenium catalysts, carbon-supported selenium catalysts, and metal or non-metal oxide-supported selenium catalysts. These catalysts have been extensively applied in numerous reactions of practical importance. Notably, metal or non-metal oxide-supported inorganic selenium catalysts hold great promise for industrial use owing to the low cost and durability of their supports. This paper aims to comprehensively review the current progress and give a perspective.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 8","pages":" 1730-1735"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sneha Paul, Thangjam Sanjurani, Anjana Gorai and Pranjit Barman
{"title":"NiFe2O4@SiO2-immobilized copper Schiff base complex as a versatile heterogeneous catalyst for efficient one-pot multicomponent synthesis of bioactive naphthopyran derivatives†","authors":"Sneha Paul, Thangjam Sanjurani, Anjana Gorai and Pranjit Barman","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00146C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00146C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Herein, we have presented the synthesis of a Cu(<small>II</small>) Schiff base metal complex immobilized on a silica-coated NiFe<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>4</sub></small> magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) surface, forming a novel heterogeneous and magnetically retrievable nanocatalyst, NiFe<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>4</sub></small>@SiO<small><sub>2</sub></small>@CuSB. Comprehensive characterization through FT-IR, PXRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, SAED, VSM, BET, and XPS confirms the catalyst's structure, surface morphology, elemental composition, and properties. Using a one-pot multicomponent synthesis of naphthopyran derivatives, the catalytic performance of NiFe<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>4</sub></small>@SiO<small><sub>2</sub></small>@CuSB was evaluated. This efficient, eco-friendly protocol enables the synthesis of naphthopyran derivatives using a diverse range of aldehydes, malononitrile, and 2-naphthol, exhibiting excellent functional group tolerance. The desired products have been synthesized in high yields without any byproducts. The heterogeneity of the solid nanocatalyst was assessed using a hot filtration test. This innovative catalyst offers a practical way to efficiently produce bioactive compounds, which have applications in medical chemistry.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 2121-2136"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy of mechanochemically prepared ceria–zirconia catalysts in ketonisation of acetic acid†","authors":"Krutarth Pandit, Gunjan Deshmukh, Dipti Wagh, Vikram Chatake, Aniruddha Pandit, Supriyo Kumar Mondal, Atul Bari, Nancy Artioli and Haresh Manyar","doi":"10.1039/D4RE00181H","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RE00181H","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This work presents a comprehensive study on the catalytic and kinetic aspects of the ketonisation of acetic acid, a model volatile fatty acid, using Ce<small><sub>1−<em>x</em></sub></small>Zr<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub>2</sub></small> as catalysts. Volatile fatty acids are promising biomass derived feedstock for production of drop-in sustainable aviation fuels through a series of cascade reactions, with ketonisation as the first step followed by aldol condensation and subsequent hydrogenation. A series of Ce<small><sub>1−<em>x</em></sub></small>Zr<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub>2</sub></small> catalysts for ketonisation were prepared using a mechanochemical technique of ball milling, and their performance was evaluated for varying Ce/Zr mole ratios. Among the catalysts tested, Ce<small><sub>0.75</sub></small>Zr<small><sub>0.25</sub></small>O<small><sub>2</sub></small> exhibited the highest conversion and selectivity towards the desired product, acetone. The catalyst characterisation showed the formation of nano-aggregates with an average particle size of 340.8 nm and a specific surface area of 66.2 m<small><sup>2</sup></small> g<small><sup>−1</sup></small>. The kinetics of the reaction indicated a second-order dependence on acetic acid, while the products (acetone, water, and CO<small><sub>2</sub></small>) exhibited negative orders, suggesting competitive adsorption on the active sites of the catalyst. The activation energy for the reaction was determined to be 103.4 kJ mol<small><sup>−1</sup></small> suggesting the surface reaction as the rate controlling step. These findings provide valuable insights into the catalytic behaviour and kinetics of the ketonisation reaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 1994-2003"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/re/d4re00181h?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiyi Sun, Sen Yang, Chengcheng Cai, Xin Li, Huijing Ma, Yichan Wen, Yan Fang, Hongyu Song, Xufang Qian, Yixin Zhao and Tianfu Wang
{"title":"Photovoltaic-driven electrocatalytic upcycling for polyethylene terephthalate plastic waste from simulated electrolysis to photovoltaic direct-driven electrolysis†","authors":"Jiyi Sun, Sen Yang, Chengcheng Cai, Xin Li, Huijing Ma, Yichan Wen, Yan Fang, Hongyu Song, Xufang Qian, Yixin Zhao and Tianfu Wang","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00166H","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00166H","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The photovoltaic (PV)-driven electrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste represents a sustainable pathway for resource recovery. Current research predominantly focuses on simulated electrolysis systems or integrated energy storage configurations, while practical implementation under real solar irradiation conditions remains insufficiently investigated. Herein, we report a direct PV-driven electrocatalytic strategy, capable of continuously and simultaneously upcycling PET using a NiOOH electrocatalyst. Remarkably, the catalyst exhibits stable operation for over 500 hours at 300 mA cm<small><sup>−2</sup></small> in the laboratory, and it retains a Faradaic efficiency above 86% within 36 hours under real solar light PV-driven conditions. Through catalyst characterization, we reveal that current fluctuations inherent to solar intermittency induce structural degradation of active catalytic species, highlighting the critical need for enhanced stability optimization. This study provides a pioneering proof-of-concept direct PV-driven electrocatalytic strategy and presents a chemical engineering guideline for scaling PV-powered plastic upcycling technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 2114-2120"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}