ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401510
Weiren Zhong, Yuting Lin, Zhichen Zhao, Xu-Min Cai, Bo Zhang
{"title":"Sustainable Production of BioAIE Materials From Biomass","authors":"Weiren Zhong, Yuting Lin, Zhichen Zhao, Xu-Min Cai, Bo Zhang","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401510","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The research of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) materials has aroused extensive interests during the past 20 years. Until recently, biomass-inspired AIE (BioAIE) materials have become highly attractive owing to the advantages of natural structural diversity, renewability, biocompatibility, and biodegradability of the biomass. In this concept, we focus on the sustainable production of BioAIE materials from biomass resources (biomacromolecules and small natural products) through extraction, chemical conversion, and physical conversion. Chemical conversion is especially stated, including catalytic conversion, schiff base reaction, “in water” reaction, and other chemical modifications. The luminescence mechanism of AIE behaviors along with their structure–property relationships is emphasized, and the applications are addressed as well. An outlook is provided to highlight the challenges and opportunities associated with the future development trend in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143362865","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}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401177
Brendan J. R. Laframboise, Shayne J. Johnston, Prof. Leanne D. Chen
{"title":"How Ir–Rh Alloys Improve Electrochemical Ammonia Oxidation Activity Studied by Density Functional Theory","authors":"Brendan J. R. Laframboise, Shayne J. Johnston, Prof. Leanne D. Chen","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401177","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The electrochemical ammonia oxidation reaction (AOR) has applications in hydrogen storage and ammonia waste remediation. Using density functional theory, we investigate the mechanism of AOR on Ir, Rh, and their alloys at varied atomic ratios (<span></span><math></math>, <span></span><math></math>, and <span></span><math></math>) toward <span></span><math></math>(g), <span></span><math></math>(aq), and <span></span><math></math>(aq) formation. This work introduces a method for computational alloy design by considering both electronic energy and configurational entropy. The structures considered are selective to <span></span><math></math>(g) formation and all favored *N–N coupling. An <span></span><math></math> alloy was found to reduce the theoretical onset potential for <span></span><math></math>(g) formation relative to pure Ir while not exhibiting a downhill coupling step corresponding to catalyst poisoning by *N as shown for pure Rh, consistent with previous experimental work. The formation of <span></span><math></math>(aq) and <span></span><math></math>(aq) demand significantly higher potentials, typically limited by the final hydroxylation step before desorption.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202401177","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439009","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}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401533
Jikai Zhao, Ethan Cruz, Xiaolei Shi, Scott A. Rankin, George W. Huber
{"title":"Production of Tagatose from Galactose with CaO at Room Temperature","authors":"Jikai Zhao, Ethan Cruz, Xiaolei Shi, Scott A. Rankin, George W. Huber","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401533","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401533","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates the efficacy of Sn-β zeolite, triethylamine, and CaO in the isomerization of galactose to tagatose. At temperatures over 80 °C, all three reagents exhibited low tagatose yield (< 20%). Notably, at 100 °C and a CaO/galactose molar ratio of 1/5, a galactose conversion of 64% was achieved with a tagatose selectivity of 17%. The tagatose selectivity decreased over time at this temperature. However, at room temperature, a tagatose selectivity of 56% and 73% with a CaO to galactose molar ratio of 1/1 and 2/1, respectively, was obtained with a 100% galactose conversion after 40 min of reaction. The galactose conversion had a linear relationship with the molar ratio of CaO/galactose at room temperature. This indicates that CaO functions as a stoichiometric reagent rather than a catalyst. A yellowish gel-like complex formed when the CaO/galactose molar ratios exceeded 1/2. It is noteworthy that these phenomena were not observed with MgO. In addition, low isomerization conversion from glucose to fructose was observed with CaO.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439010","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}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401683
Dr. Niklas Lohmann, Kevin Fengler, Dr. Alica C. Keuper, Dr. Olga García Mancheño
{"title":"Chalcogen-Bonding Catalyzed In Situ Trityl Cation Activation for C—C Bond Forming Reactions","authors":"Dr. Niklas Lohmann, Kevin Fengler, Dr. Alica C. Keuper, Dr. Olga García Mancheño","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401683","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, the use of chalcogen bonding for the catalytic activation of trityl cation by chloride abstraction from bench stable trityl chloride and further application in C—C bond forming reactions is reported. In particular, telluronium salts bearing noncoordinative counter anions such as BAr<sup>F</sup><sub>24</sub> proved highly efficient. Thus, low catalyst loading of 1 mol% allows for the trapping of the in situ generated trityl cation in a Friedel–Crafts reaction, as well as its use as catalyst in the carbonyl-ene cyclization of citronellal or as hydride-type oxidant in diastereoselective C—H functionalization/cyclization of tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives. A new family of chiral chalcogen–triazolium salts presenting the chirality in the central backbone was also designed and employed in the C—H functionalization reaction, slightly outperforming hydrogen and halogen bonding activation. Although no appreciable chirality transfer has been achieved so far, those simple and modular structures might open new possibilities toward enantioselective chalcogen catalysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202401683","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439011","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}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401485
Dr. Mengmeng Ce, Qingxiao Xue, Yixuan Wang, Kunhe Yi, Prof. Xuan-He Liu, Congyi Wu
{"title":"CuO/CeO2 Nanocomposites With p–n Heterojunction for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CH4","authors":"Dr. Mengmeng Ce, Qingxiao Xue, Yixuan Wang, Kunhe Yi, Prof. Xuan-He Liu, Congyi Wu","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401485","url":null,"abstract":"<p>CH<sub>4</sub> is a significant fuel with considerable industrial value. Photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction presents an effective strategy for producing CH<sub>4</sub>, offering a green, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solution. However, challenges such as inefficient light absorption and inadequate separation and transport of photogenerated electron-hole pairs are crucial barriers to its progress. Herein, an efficient CuO/CeO<sub>2</sub> photocatalyst with p-n heterojunction was prepared for the photocatalytic reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> to CH<sub>4</sub>. CuO/CeO<sub>2</sub> exhibited improved light absorption efficiency, along with enhanced separation and transport of photogenerated charges, leading to superior photocatalytic performance compared with individual CuO and CeO<sub>2</sub>. Only CO was detected on CuO or CeO<sub>2</sub>. In contrast, CuO/CeO<sub>2</sub> produced CH<sub>4</sub> and C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> at yields of 80.2 µmol·g<sup>−1</sup> and 2.1 µmol·g<sup>−1</sup> within 4 h, respectively. And the selectivity for CH<sub>4</sub> reached up to 97.4%.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439012","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}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-12DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202482101
Dr. Yulin Zhou, Dr. Jing Sun, Dr. Sébastien Gallet, Dr. Jesus Raya, Prof. Corinne Boudon, Prof. Antoine Bonnefont, Prof. Laurent Ruhlmann, Dr. Vasilica Badets
{"title":"Front Cover: Nitrite Electroreduction Enhanced by Hybrid Compounds of Keggin Polyoxometalates and 1-Butyl-3-Vinylimidazolium (ChemCatChem 21/2024)","authors":"Dr. Yulin Zhou, Dr. Jing Sun, Dr. Sébastien Gallet, Dr. Jesus Raya, Prof. Corinne Boudon, Prof. Antoine Bonnefont, Prof. Laurent Ruhlmann, Dr. Vasilica Badets","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202482101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202482101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Front Cover</b> highlights an immobilization method of four Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs) ([H<sub>2</sub>W<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>]<sup>6−</sup>, [BW<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>]<sup>5−</sup> [SiW<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>]<sup>4−</sup>, [PW<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>]<sup>3−</sup>) by using the reaction with an ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-vinylimidazolium (BVIM) bromide. The reaction yields a hybrid material (BVIM-POM) as a water-insoluble salt. Cross polarization <sup>1</sup>H-<sup>31</sup>P NMR evidenced the presence of BVIM in the structure of (BVIM)<sub>3</sub>[PW<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>]. The salt is mixed with carbon powder and Nafion to prepare an ink and casted on glassy carbon electrodes. The electrochemical behavior of immobilized POMs material is preserved while the electrochemical activity for nitrite reduction is measured. Differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (DEMS) shows the formation of NO and N<sub>2</sub>O. More information can be found in the Research Article by Laurent Ruhlmann, Vasilica Badets, and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202400226).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"16 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202482101","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142641698","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}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-12DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401530
Roua Ben Salem, Marion Eternot, Bhagyesh Purohit, Pascal Bargiela, Nadine Essayem, Shashank Mishra
{"title":"Innovative Synthesis of YF3-TiO2 Acid–Base Catalysts with High Surface Area by Embedding Yttrium Trifluoride Nanoparticles in TiO2 Metallogel","authors":"Roua Ben Salem, Marion Eternot, Bhagyesh Purohit, Pascal Bargiela, Nadine Essayem, Shashank Mishra","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401530","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401530","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Combining a water-tolerant oxide such as TiO<sub>2</sub> with yttrium fluoride is expected to provide catalysts with enhanced acid–base properties for catalytic applications in water. We present here a new strategy of incorporating preformed YF<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles (NPs) in a TiO<sub>2</sub>-based metallogel, followed by its soft drying at room temperature to produce YF<sub>3</sub>-TiO<sub>2</sub> xerogel with high surface area. The as-synthesized YF<sub>3</sub>-TiO<sub>2</sub> materials were calcinated at 300 and 400°C and characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), <sup>19</sup>F NMR spectroscopy and N<sub>2</sub> physisorption, calorimetry of NH<sub>3</sub> adsorption, and FT-IR of pyridine adsorption. These studies indicate that the fluorine is present under a stable form of YF<sub>3</sub> for the catalysts calcined at 300°C. The acid–base properties of these YF<sub>3</sub>-TiO<sub>2</sub> catalysts were investigated in a model reaction, that is, dihydroxyacetone (DHA) conversion in water, and compared with the blank TiO<sub>2</sub> and YF<sub>3</sub> NPs alone. The incorporation of YF<sub>3</sub> in the TiO<sub>2</sub> matrix leads to enhanced initial rate of DHA dehydration into pyruvaldehyde, which is slowly converted to lactic acid as the reaction progresses. This suggests that the Brønsted acidity was boosted by the presence of YF<sub>3</sub> species via water adsorption in a dissociative form.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438873","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":"Cover Feature: Photoactive Conjugated Polyelectrolyte-Ionomer Composite Coatings for Versatile Photoreactors (ChemCatChem 21/2024)","authors":"Bolormaa Bayarkhuu, Sunil Kumar, Hyekyung Cho, Jueun Park, Mingizem Gashaw Seid, Jeehye Byun","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202482102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202482102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Cover Feature</b> depicts a composite of processable conjugated polyelectrolytes and ionomers, forming a photocatalytic thin film with visible light activity. This film facilitates the creation of stable, versatile, and scalable photoreactors with enhanced charge separation and transfer for diverse photocatalytic applications. More information can be found in the Research Article by Jeehye Byun and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202400981).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"16 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202482102","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142641699","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}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-12DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401605
Siyang Yan, Ruilin Feng, Jiaxu Liu, Chenxi Bai, Yanlong Qi
{"title":"Stereocatalytic Effect of CeO2 for the Synthesis of trans-3-Penten-2-ol","authors":"Siyang Yan, Ruilin Feng, Jiaxu Liu, Chenxi Bai, Yanlong Qi","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401605","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The transformation of biobased alkanediols over heterogeneous catalysts is a major object. Here, a series of catalysts were prepared for 2,4-pentanediol dehydration to 3-penten-2-ol. Ceria-based catalysts had a unique property of showing high efficiency. More importantly, a stereocatalytic effect was observed for CeO<sub>2</sub>, yielding <i>trans</i>-3-penten-2-ol with a high selectivity. Raman, XPS, TPD, and TPR were carried out to clarify the catalyst structure, and the relationship between the catalyst structure and catalytic performance were studied. The amount of Lewis acid sites can hardly be correlated with the total concentrations of the oxygen vacancies. It was suggested that the geometry structure of the active sites played a crucial role in <i>trans</i>-3-penten-2-ol production. The oxygen vacancies originating from CeO<sub>2</sub> consisted of active sites with a geometrical structure, which were different from those created by Pr doping CeO<sub>2</sub>. In addition, the Pr doping enhanced the oxygen migration, which resulted in side reactions, consequently, giving a lower selectivity to <i>trans</i>-3-penten-2-ol.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438841","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}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-12DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401538
K. Yu Vinogradov, R. V. Shafigulin, V. A. Davydov, Е. О. Tokranova, О. V. Korchagin, M. V. Radina, А. V. Sokolov, А. V. Bulanova
{"title":"Catalyst Based on Palladium-Modified MIL-53(Al) Pyrolysate for ORR in Alkaline Media","authors":"K. Yu Vinogradov, R. V. Shafigulin, V. A. Davydov, Е. О. Tokranova, О. V. Korchagin, M. V. Radina, А. V. Sokolov, А. V. Bulanova","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401538","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) based on the metal-organic framework material MIL-53(Al) modified with palladium was synthesized. Its textural and morphological characteristics were studied using the method of adsorption porosimetry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-DSC). The electrocatalytic properties of the synthesized material in ORR were studied by voltammetry, using a rotating disk electrode. Corrosion resistance was studied in the CV mode. It was found that the synthesized catalyst is characterized by high corrosion resistance. The tolerance of synthesized catalyst Pyr_MIL-53(Al)_Pd to the methanol was studied. The obtained catalyst was studied in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) formed by spraying an ionomer suspension onto a gas diffusion layer (GDL). The synthesized Pyr-MIL-53 (Al)_Pd and commercial platinum (60% Pt) (HiSPEC 9100) catalysts were compared in the cathode composition, and 10% PtM (M = Ni, Mo)/CNT catalysts were used on the anode. The power density of the FC (P) was calculated based on the obtained current-voltage curves. Based on the set of characteristics, the synthesized catalyst based on MIL-53 (AL) doped with palladium is superior in efficiency to the commercial platinum catalyst.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438874","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}