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Iron foam catalysts for forming olefins via Fischer–Tropsch synthesis
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01086h
Basit Ali , Jielang Huang , Jing Zhang , Shouli Sun , Yi Zhang
{"title":"Iron foam catalysts for forming olefins via Fischer–Tropsch synthesis","authors":"Basit Ali ,&nbsp;Jielang Huang ,&nbsp;Jing Zhang ,&nbsp;Shouli Sun ,&nbsp;Yi Zhang","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01086h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01086h","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite major advances in the direct formation of light olefins (C<sub>2</sub>–C<sub>4</sub>) by Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS), understanding the actions of promoters and iron carbides remains a difficult endeavor, since the observed results are impacted by an extensive range of complexity and unpredictabilities. In this study, macroporous iron foam (Fe foam) was used as a precursor for the FTS catalyst. The purpose was to reduce the effects of diffusion rate and heat transfer as well as to minimize the influence of promoters on the coverage of active sites. The iron foam was further promoted with sodium (Na), cesium (Cs), rubidium (Rb), and potassium permanganate (KMnO<sub>4</sub>) to annotate the role of iron carbides in the production of light olefins during FTS. Based on the results of various characterization, such as XRD, XPS, H<sub>2</sub>-TPR, SEM, Mössbauer spectroscopy and HR-TEM, it was found that the KMn/Fe foam catalyst with the maximum content of the active carbide phase (θ-Fe<sub>3</sub>C) resulted in the highest light olefin and all olefin selectivity (48.0% and 78.4%) and O/P ratio (14.4 for light olefins) among all catalysts in the current study.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 7","pages":"Pages 2160-2174"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143740471","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}
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g-C3N4-modified BiOCl as a visible light catalyst and its enhanced photocatalytic degradation/sterilization performance†
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01561d
Yu Su , Zheng Gao , Lei Zhang , Bo Zhang , Rui Xu , Xiang Cheng , Nansha Li , Wei Zhao
{"title":"g-C3N4-modified BiOCl as a visible light catalyst and its enhanced photocatalytic degradation/sterilization performance†","authors":"Yu Su ,&nbsp;Zheng Gao ,&nbsp;Lei Zhang ,&nbsp;Bo Zhang ,&nbsp;Rui Xu ,&nbsp;Xiang Cheng ,&nbsp;Nansha Li ,&nbsp;Wei Zhao","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01561d","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01561d","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In an effort to tackle the disadvantages of the narrow photo-responsive range and easy recombination of carriers in BiOCl materials, a simple calcination strategy was adopted to modify BiOCl with g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>. BiOCl/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> nanoplates with a high specific surface area (48.11 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>) and visible photoresponse were obtained. When BiOCl/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (mass ratio: 10 : 2) was used, the degradation rate of RhB exceeded 90% within 10 min, while the degradation of MO was completed within 3 h. In addition, 91.35% of the sulfur-oxidizing bacteria could be eliminated. The sheet-to-sheet intercalation structure formed between g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> and BiOCl not only led to an increase in specific surface area but also facilitated electron transfer and carrier separation through the BiOCl/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> heterojunction. In addition to these experimental evidence, the efficient utilization of solar energy and remarkable separation of photogenerated carriers, confirmed by energy band regulation and significant electron accumulation in the heterojunction (as provided by DFT calculations), contribute to the superior catalytic performance of the BiOCl/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> heterojunction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 7","pages":"Pages 2261-2271"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143740435","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}
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Coupling oxygen storage and catalysis to design redox catalysts for efficient ethylbenzene dehydrogenation†
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01291g
Juping Zhang , Jiayi Zhou , Dongfang Li , Tao Zhu , Xing Zhu
{"title":"Coupling oxygen storage and catalysis to design redox catalysts for efficient ethylbenzene dehydrogenation†","authors":"Juping Zhang ,&nbsp;Jiayi Zhou ,&nbsp;Dongfang Li ,&nbsp;Tao Zhu ,&nbsp;Xing Zhu","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01291g","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01291g","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chemical looping oxidative dehydrogenation (CL-ODH) is an alternative pathway for alkene production. Herein, we fabricated a series of MFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@KFeO (M = Cu, Zn, or Mn) core–shell structured redox catalysts for the conversion of ethylbenzene CL-ODH into styrene. Owing to a high oxygen storage capacity of CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> around the dehydrogenation temperature (600 °C), CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@KFeO exhibits the highest ODH reactivity among the three transition metal-based composites, achieving an ethylbenzene conversion of 65% with a stable styrene selectivity of 91% in 50 ethylbenzene/O<sub>2</sub> redox cycles. Compared with the traditional process, ethylbenzene CL-ODH technology shows great potential for energy saving and safety. The KFeO catalytic shell enables modification of oxygen donation ability and transforms the nonselective oxygen of CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> into well-matched lattice oxygen for selective hydrogen combustion (SHC) during ethylbenzene dehydrogenation. The coupling effect of the catalytic shell (KFeO) and oxygen storage core (CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) is responsible for superior ODH performance, enabling catalytic dehydrogenation and SHC to pair in a spatiotemporal coordination mode. This study offers a new insight into coupling oxygen storage and catalysis <em>via</em> a mutually beneficial effect. The successful design of core–shell-structured redox catalysts for CL-ODH processes will offer an efficient and affordable solution for producing olefin.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 7","pages":"Pages 2303-2317"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143740506","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}
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Sacrificial template synthesis of a 3D flower-like Sn-doped BiOCl hierarchical structure with enhanced performance for degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride†
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1039/d5cy00006h
Shimin Long , Wenguang Wang , Liangpeng Wu , Wentao Zhou , Chuangbin Hong , Yingxian Lin , Chenyi Jing , Wen Luo
{"title":"Sacrificial template synthesis of a 3D flower-like Sn-doped BiOCl hierarchical structure with enhanced performance for degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride†","authors":"Shimin Long ,&nbsp;Wenguang Wang ,&nbsp;Liangpeng Wu ,&nbsp;Wentao Zhou ,&nbsp;Chuangbin Hong ,&nbsp;Yingxian Lin ,&nbsp;Chenyi Jing ,&nbsp;Wen Luo","doi":"10.1039/d5cy00006h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cy00006h","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A three-dimensional (3D) flower-like Sn-doped BiOCl hierarchical structure constructed from nanoparticles has been successfully prepared using SnS<sub>2</sub> nanoflowers as sacrificial templates. The morphology and microstructures of the samples were systematically characterized combined with density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and the photocatalytic activity of the samples was investigated by degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) under visible light irradiation. The intermediate products generated in the degradation pathway of TCH were studied by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry technology. The results showed that the 3D flower-like Sn-doped BiOCl exhibits an enhanced performance compared with pure BiOCl, which can be attributed to the increased specific surface area induced by smaller nanoparticles. Meanwhile, Sn-doping promoted the absorption of visible light and separation of photogenerated charge carriers. Further studies showed that the micron-sized Sn-doped BiOCl flower can be much more easily separated from the suspension only by natural sedimentation and re-used. Based on the comprehensive results of DFT calculations, transient photocurrent, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and free radical capture experiments, a photocatalytic mechanism for the degradation of TCH by the Sn-doped BiOCl photocatalyst was proposed. Our strategy can be extended to the synthesis of many other photocatalysts with hierarchical structures that show high performance for removing antibiotics in wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 7","pages":"Pages 2353-2368"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143740510","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}
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Recent progress and perspective of electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction 氢气进化反应电催化剂的最新进展和前景
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01449a
Jianjun Shi , Yong Bao , Rongrong Ye , Ju Zhong , Lijing Zhou , Zhen Zhao , Wanli Kang , Saule B. Aidarova
{"title":"Recent progress and perspective of electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction","authors":"Jianjun Shi ,&nbsp;Yong Bao ,&nbsp;Rongrong Ye ,&nbsp;Ju Zhong ,&nbsp;Lijing Zhou ,&nbsp;Zhen Zhao ,&nbsp;Wanli Kang ,&nbsp;Saule B. Aidarova","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01449a","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01449a","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electrocatalytic water splitting represents a highly promising technology for the sustainable production of clean hydrogen fuel. The primary focus of research in this domain revolves around the development of efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), with the objective of minimizing the energy barrier and overall energy consumption associated with the HER process, thereby significantly reducing the overall electrical energy usage. This article initially presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles underlying electrocatalytic HER, encompassing its reaction mechanism and the pertinent parameters employed for evaluating the performance of HER electrocatalysts. Following this, the article explores an in-depth exploration of the diverse range of catalysts that are commonly employed in the field of electrocatalytic HER, such as metals, oxides, sulfides, selenides, carbides, phosphides, nitrides, borides, single-atom catalysts, and carbon-supported catalysts. Particular attention is devoted to discussing the unique preparation techniques, structural characteristics, performance attributes, and the corresponding mechanistic insights pertaining to these catalysts. Lastly, this article delineates the future trajectories for the advancement of HER electrocatalysts and undertakes an analysis of the challenges that lie ahead. The primary aim of this review is to serve as a valuable reference for future research and development endeavors in the realm of HER electrocatalysts, thereby fostering the widespread adoption of water electrolysis technology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 7","pages":"Pages 2104-2131"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143740466","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}
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Noble-metal-like catalysts of carbide and nitride for the low-temperature water–gas shift reaction: a review
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01298d
Tongrui Shao , Lichao Li , Jian Lin
{"title":"Noble-metal-like catalysts of carbide and nitride for the low-temperature water–gas shift reaction: a review","authors":"Tongrui Shao ,&nbsp;Lichao Li ,&nbsp;Jian Lin","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01298d","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01298d","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The water–gas shift (WGS) reaction is critical for ensuring the purity of hydrogen in industrial hydrogen production. Due to thermodynamic limitations at high temperatures, achieving complete CO conversion at low temperatures is more feasible, although it presents a significant challenge. Currently, low-temperature WGS catalysts are mainly focused on supported noble-metal catalysts. However, an increasing number of studies have shown that transition metal carbides and nitrides, due to their noble-metal-like properties, can exhibit significant potential for achieving high performance in the low-temperature WGS reaction. In this review, we discuss the reaction performance, composition, crystal structure, preparation methods, and reaction mechanisms of the state-of-the-art transition metal carbides and nitrides. We then propose the challenges and opportunities these materials face in the low-temperature WGS reaction. We hope this review can provide valuable insights and inspiration for future research on transition metal carbides/nitrides catalysts, which can promote the development of sustainable hydrogen production technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages 1339-1356"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535641","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}
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Effects of oxygen vacancy formation energy and Pt doping on the CO2 hydrogenation activity of In2O3 catalysts†
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01439a
Zhangqian Wei , Yuanjie Bao , Yuchen Wang , Shenggang Li
{"title":"Effects of oxygen vacancy formation energy and Pt doping on the CO2 hydrogenation activity of In2O3 catalysts†","authors":"Zhangqian Wei ,&nbsp;Yuanjie Bao ,&nbsp;Yuchen Wang ,&nbsp;Shenggang Li","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01439a","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01439a","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogenation of CO<sub>2</sub> into value-added chemicals and fuels, such as methanol, is a promising solution to mitigate the greenhouse effect, and In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-based catalysts have shown high activity and stability in the CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation reactions. In this study, the effects of oxygen vacancy formation energy and bulk Pt doping on CO<sub>2</sub> reactivity and methanol selectivity in CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation catalyzed by In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and Pt-doped In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> were studied using density functional theory (DFT) calculations and microkinetic simulations. Upon oxygen vacancy formation, the number of electrons lost by the In atoms surrounding the oxygen vacancies decreased substantially, which correlated with the oxygen vacancy formation energy, and Pt doping further increased the oxygen vacancy formation energy. DFT-based microkinetic simulations revealed that Pt doping also enhanced the overall reaction rate and methanol selectivity. Among the different surface oxygen vacancy sites, no methanol was predicted to be formed for V<sub>O3</sub> and V<sub>O6</sub> between 473 K and 673 K; however, the methanol selectivities for Pt-V<sub>O3</sub> and Pt-V<sub>O6</sub> were calculated to be 50% at 473 K. Nevertheless, the reactivities of these oxygen vacancy sites were found to be lower than those of the previously studied V<sub>O7</sub> and Pt-V<sub>O7</sub>, further confirming our previous conclusions. Degree of rate control (DRC) calculations showed that the fast direct dissociation of CO<sub>2</sub> to CO at Pt-V<sub>O3</sub>, Pt-V<sub>O6</sub> and Pt-V<sub>O7</sub> inhibited methanol formation, especially at relatively high reaction temperatures. This study sheds new physical insights into the quantitative structure–activity relationship between the oxygen vacancy formation energy and the catalytic performance of the In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-based catalysts and reveals the effect of bulk Pt doping on the catalytic activity of the In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> catalyst for CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation reaction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages 1538-1546"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535665","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}
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A computational mechanistic study on the Pd(ii)-catalyzed γ-C(sp3)–H lactamization and further rational design†
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01302f
Lei Qin , Yue Qiao , Miaomiao Xu , Wei Li , Shi-Peng Sun , Yonghong Hu , Lili Zhao
{"title":"A computational mechanistic study on the Pd(ii)-catalyzed γ-C(sp3)–H lactamization and further rational design†","authors":"Lei Qin ,&nbsp;Yue Qiao ,&nbsp;Miaomiao Xu ,&nbsp;Wei Li ,&nbsp;Shi-Peng Sun ,&nbsp;Yonghong Hu ,&nbsp;Lili Zhao","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01302f","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01302f","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>γ-Lactams are present in numerous natural and synthetic bioactive compounds, exhibiting a wide range of biological activities. Compared to traditional multi-step synthesis, intramolecular amination of aliphatic amides can directly construct valuable γ-lactam motifs from abundant amino acid precursors. Recently, Yu and coworkers reported novel 2-pyridone ligand-facilitated Pd(<span>ii</span>)-catalyzed γ-C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H lactamization of amino acid-derived natural amides. This protocol is notable for its use of practical and environmentally friendly <em>tert</em>-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as the sole oxidant and its broad substrate scope. In this study, we present a comprehensive computational mechanistic study on the Pd(<span>ii</span>)-catalyzed γ-C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H lactamization, elucidating the key roles of the oxidant TBHP and Pd oxidation state transformations. The entire catalytic process can be divided into three stages: (i) the formation of actual active species (OAc)Pd–L1 followed by γ-C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H bond activation generating the six-membered-metallacycle Pd(<span>ii</span>) intermediate <strong>IM4</strong>; (ii) with the assistance of oxidant TBHP, the C–N bond annulation occurs to complete the γ-lactamization process; (iii) product formation and active species (OAc)Pd–L1 regeneration for the next catalytic cycle. Each stage is both kinetically and thermodynamically feasible. Intermediate 1/3Pd<sub>3</sub>(OAc)<sub>6</sub> to the <strong>IM2</strong> step, with a barrier of 25.4 kcal mol<sup>−1</sup>, should be the rate-determining step (RDS) in the whole catalysis. Based on mechanistic study, new pyridone ligands (<em>i.e.</em>, <strong>L3</strong> and <strong>L4</strong>) affording lower free energy barriers were further rationally designed, which will help to improve current catalytic systems and facilitate the development of new Pd(<span>ii</span>)-catalyzed γ-C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H lactamization reactions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages 1653-1663"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535669","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}
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Preparation and characterization of a highly dispersed Ru/CeZrO2 catalyst for CO2 methanation with improved activity†
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01332h
Weiwen Yan , Menghui Liu , Mengxing Li , Liangkai Xu , Chang-jun Liu
{"title":"Preparation and characterization of a highly dispersed Ru/CeZrO2 catalyst for CO2 methanation with improved activity†","authors":"Weiwen Yan ,&nbsp;Menghui Liu ,&nbsp;Mengxing Li ,&nbsp;Liangkai Xu ,&nbsp;Chang-jun Liu","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01332h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01332h","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation to methane has drawn increasing interest in recent years. Significant efforts are being made to find a catalyst with superior catalytic performance at low temperatures. In this work, a highly dispersed Ru/CeZrO<sub>2</sub> catalyst with a Ce/Zr molar ratio of 4/1 was prepared <em>via</em> the decomposition of a ruthenium precursor by energetic species (such as electrons and radicals) from a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma, operated at about 150 °C. This was followed by thermal hydrogen reduction, resulting in dramatically enhanced activity and stability. For instance, at 275 °C, the methane formation rate on the plasma-decomposed catalyst was found to be about twice that of the catalyst prepared by the thermal decomposition of ruthenium precursor. The plasma-decomposed catalyst exhibited higher dispersion of Ru nanoparticles, enhanced electronic metal–support interactions and improved hydrogen dissociation ability, further facilitating hydrogen spillover from Ru to the surface of CeZrO<sub>2</sub> support. Thus, the plasma decomposition caused more surface oxygen vacancies, providing additional adsorption sites for CO<sub>2</sub>. Analyses <em>via in situ</em> diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy revealed that CO<sub>2</sub> methanation followed the HCOO* and CO* routes on both catalysts, while the plasma decomposition treatment mainly facilitated catalytic performance at low temperatures by accelerating the formation and consumption of HCOO* in the formate route.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages 1557-1566"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535602","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}
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Recent progress in gel catalysts: boosting efficiency for sustainable energy applications
IF 4.4 3区 化学
Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1039/d4cy01171f
Tasmina Khandaker , Md Al Amin Mia Anik , Ananya Nandi , Tasniqul Islam , Md Mohibul Islam , Md Kamrul Hasan , Palash Kumar Dhar , M. Abdul Latif , Muhammad Sarwar Hossain
{"title":"Recent progress in gel catalysts: boosting efficiency for sustainable energy applications","authors":"Tasmina Khandaker ,&nbsp;Md Al Amin Mia Anik ,&nbsp;Ananya Nandi ,&nbsp;Tasniqul Islam ,&nbsp;Md Mohibul Islam ,&nbsp;Md Kamrul Hasan ,&nbsp;Palash Kumar Dhar ,&nbsp;M. Abdul Latif ,&nbsp;Muhammad Sarwar Hossain","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01171f","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01171f","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Achieving carbon neutrality and mitigating global warming necessitate a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. This review explores the pivotal role of polymeric gels in advancing energy conversion and storage technologies, highlighting their potential in reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Gels exhibit unique properties such as thermal conductivity, mechanical resilience, and catalytic efficiency, making them promising candidates for energy applications like photovoltaic cells, batteries, and electrocatalytic systems. Their flexible structure, large surface areas, and porous nature significantly improve redox reaction efficiency and energy storage capacity. Recent innovations, especially hybrid gels combining conducting polymers and nanoparticles, have enhanced catalytic performance, electrical conductivity, and durability, offering more sustainable energy solutions. This review thoroughly examines the synthesis methods, structural properties, and performance metrics of gel materials, focusing on their applications in fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors. It also addresses the mechanisms behind energy conversion facilitated by these materials and discusses challenges related to scalability and long-term durability. By providing a comprehensive overview of recent advancements, this review aims to guide future research and drive technological progress in the field of sustainable energy, positioning gel catalysts as key components in the transition to cleaner, more efficient energy systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages 1357-1389"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535642","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}
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