scholarly journals On Catalytic Behavior of Bulk Mo2C in the Hydrodenitrogenation of Indole over a Wide Range of Conversion Thereof

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1355
Author(s):  
Marek Lewandowski ◽  
Rafał Janus ◽  
Mariusz Wądrzyk ◽  
Agnieszka Szymańska-Kolasa ◽  
Céline Sayag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Molybdenum Carbide ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Catalytic Behavior ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Temperature Programmed Reaction ◽  
Resultant Material

The catalytic activity of bulk molybdenum carbide (Mo2C) in the hydrodenitrogenation (HDN) of indole was studied. The catalyst was synthesized using a temperature-programmed reaction of the respective oxide precursor (MoO3) with the carburizing gas mixture of 10 vol.\% CH4/H2. The resultant material was characterized using X-ray diffraction, CO chemisorption, and nitrogen adsorption. The catalytic activity was studied in the HDN of indole over a wide range of conversion thereof and in the presence of a low amount of sulfur (50 ppm), which was used to simulate the processing of real petroleum intermediates. The molybdenum carbide has shown high activity under the tested operating conditions. Apparently, the bulk molybdenum carbide turned out to be selective towards the formation of aromatic products such as ethylbenzene, toluene, and benzene. The main products of HDN were ethylbenzene and ethylcyclohexane. After 99% conversion of indole HDN was reached (i.e., lack of N-containing compounds in the products was observed), the hydrogenation of ethylbenzene to ethylcyclohexane took place. Thus, the catalytic behavior of bulk molybdenum carbide for the HDN of indole is completely different compared to previously studied sulfide-based systems.

The Different Morphology of Co3O4 Catalysts and Application in the Abatement of Carbon Monoxide

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 6082-6087
Author(s):  
Chih-Wei Tang ◽  
Hsiang-Yu Shih ◽  
Ruei-Ci Wu ◽  
Chih-Chia Wang ◽  
Chen-Bin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Co Oxidation ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

The increase of harmful carbon monoxide (CO) caused by incomplete combustion can affect human health even lead to suffocation. Therefore reducing the CO discharged by vehicles or factories is urgent to improve the air quality. The spinel cobalt (II, III) oxide (Co3O4) is an active catalyst for CO abatement. In this study, we tried to fabricate dispersing Co3O4 via the dispersion-precipitation method with acetic acid, formic acid, and oxalic acid as the chelating dispersants. Then, the asprepared samples were calcined at 300 ºC for 4 h to obtain active catalysts, and assigned as Co(A), Co(F) and Co(O) respectively, the amount of the dispersants used are labeled as I (0.12 mole), II (0.03 mole) and III (0.01 mole). For comparison, another CoAP sample was prepared via alkaliinduced precipitation and calcined at 300 ºC. All samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), temperature-programmed reduction (TPR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption system, and the catalytic activity focused on the CO oxidation. The influence of chelating dispersant on the performance of abatement of CO was pursued in this study. Apparently, the results showed that the chelating dispersant can influence the catalytic activity of CO abatement. An optimized ratio of dispersant can improve the performance, while excess dispersant lessens the surface area and catalytic performance. The series of Co(O) samples can easily donate the active oxygen since the labile Co–O bonding and indicated the preferential performance than both Co(A) and Co(F) samples. The nanorod Co(O)-II showed preferential for CO oxidation, T50 and T90 approached 96 and 127 ºC, respectively. Also, the favorable durability of Co(O)-II sample maintains 95% conversion still for 50 h at 130 ºC and does not emerge deactivation.

NANOSEEDING EFFECT IN ZSM-5 CRYSTALLIZATION PROCESS

NANO ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 1350027
Author(s):  
YI LU ◽  
NAI-QIAN ZHANG ◽  
QIN TONG ◽  
JIN-KU LIU ◽  
DAN-JING HONG
Keyword(s):  
Crystallization Process ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Particle Size Effect ◽  
Isomerization Reaction ◽  
Transmission Electron Micrograph ◽  
Electron Micrograph ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Induction System ◽  
Temperature Programmed

ZSM-5 zeolites were hydrothermally synthesized in three different seeding pathways under the direction of tetrapropylammonium bromide (TPABr) template. In order to investigate the seeding effect in ZSM-5 crystallization process, ZSM-5 crystals and pre-fabricated MFI-type nanoseeds were added into the original self-induction system, respectively. The final ZSM-5 zeolites were systematically investigated based on XRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM (scanning electron micrograph), TEM (transmission electron micrograph), nitrogen adsorption characterizations and NH3 -TPD (ammonia-temperature programmed desorption). The self-induction system produced ca. 20 μm ZSM-5 zeolite displaying hexagonally uniform prisms. After the addition of ZSM-5 crystal seeds, the crystal sizes were decreased greatly to ca. 5 μm. When MFI-type nanoseeds were adopted, irregular aggregate particles consisting of 20–50 nm primary particles were rapidly synthesized. The varied hydrothermal crystallization kinetics of the three synthesis system was also explored. Adjusting the seed agents alone, ZSM-5 crystals with diverse structural, morphological, textural and hydrothermal behaviors could be fabricated conveniently. The three ZSM-5 zeolites loaded by 0.05 wt.% Pt were assessed for the xylene isomerization reaction to investigate the particle size effect on the catalytic properties.

scholarly journals Decomposition of Formic Acid over Orthorhombic Molybdenum Carbide

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kushagra Agrawal ◽  
Alberto Roldan ◽  
Nanda Kishore ◽  
Andrew J Logsdail
Keyword(s):  
Formic Acid ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Molybdenum Carbide ◽  
Catalyst Surface ◽  
Energy Landscape ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Potential Energy Landscape ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Temperature Programmed Reaction ◽  
Dehydrogenation Mechanism

The decomposition of formic acid is investigated on the β-Mo<sub>2</sub>C (100) catalyst surface using density functional theory. The dehydration and dehydrogenation mechanism for the decomposition is simulated, and the thermochemistry and kinetics are discussed. The potential energy landscape of the reaction shows a thermodynamically favourable cleavage of H-COOH to form CO; however, the kinetics show that the dehydrogenation mechanism is faster and CO<sub>2</sub> is continuously formed. The effect of HCOOH adsorption on the surface is also analysed, in a temperature-programmed reaction, with the decomposition proceeding at under 350 K and desorption of CO<sub>2</sub> observed.

scholarly journals Bulk Versus Surface Modification of Alumina with Mn and Ce Based Oxides for CH4 Catalytic Combustion

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Neatu ◽  
Mihaela M. Trandafir ◽  
Adelina Stănoiu ◽  
Ovidiu G. Florea ◽  
Cristian E. Simion ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Combustion ◽  
Mixed Oxides ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Catalytic Combustion Of Methane ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

This study presents the synthesis and characterization of lanthanum-modified alumina supported cerium–manganese mixed oxides, which were prepared by three different methods (coprecipitation, impregnation and citrate-based sol-gel method) followed by calcination at 500 °C. The physicochemical properties of the synthesized materials were investigated by various characterization techniques, namely: nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and H2–temperature programmed reduction (TPR). This experimental study demonstrated that the role of the catalytic surface is much more important than the bulk one. Indeed, the incipient impregnation of CeO2–MnOx catalyst, supported on an optimized amount of 4 wt.% La2O3–Al2O3, provided the best results of the catalytic combustion of methane on our catalytic micro-convertors. This is mainly due to: (i) the highest pore size dimensions according to the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) investigations, (ii) the highest amount of Mn4+ or/and Ce4+ on the surface as revealed by XPS, (iii) the presence of a mixed phase (Ce2MnO6) as shown by X-ray diffraction; and (iv) a higher reducibility of Mn4+ or/and Ce4+ species as displayed by H2–TPR and therefore more reactive oxygen species.

Investigation of ZnO/CuO/Nanographene Platelets Composites Catalyst for the Degradation of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution

2016 ◽  
Vol 864 ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesni Shabrany ◽  
Hendry Tju ◽  
Ardiansyah Taufik ◽  
Rosari Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Ultrasound Irradiation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

This paper discusses the catalytic activity of ZnO/CuO/nanographene platelets composites under visible light and ultrasound irradiation separately. The ZnO/CuO/nanographene platelets composites were synthesized using a sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction and nitrogen adsorption spectroscopy were employed to investigate the structural and surface area of the catalyst. The catalytic activity results showed that the presence of nanographene platelets in ZnO/CuO nanocomposites improved its efficiency in degrading methylene blue. A scavenger method was also used to understand the role of charged carriers and the active radical involved in the catalytic activity.

Preparation and Characterization of Cu1-xKxFe2O4 Fibers and the Catalytic Activity for Diesel Engine Exhaust Removal

2010 ◽  
Vol 96 ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
Cai Rong Gong ◽  
Hai Feng Chen ◽  
Guo Liang Fan ◽  
Chong Lin Song ◽  
Gang Lv
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Complex Oxide ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
High Catalytic Activity ◽  
Engine Exhaust ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Temperature Programmed Reaction

A series of complex oxide Cu1-xKxFe2O4 fibers have been prepared via a sol-gel process related electron-spinning procedure, in which x is among 0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 corresponding to the quantity of Cu2+ partial substitution by K+. The average diameter of the fiber was 500 nm. The catalytic activity of the catalysts in removal of NOx and carbon black from diesel exhaust gases were examined in detail using temperature-programmed reaction technique. The results show that after partial substitution of Cu2+ with K+, the catalytic activities have been improved. Cu0.95K0.05Fe2O4 as an optimal catalyst can significantly decrease the ignition temperature (Tig) of the PM, and has high catalytic activity on the removal of NOx.

Catalytic Olefin Hydroalkoxylation by Nano Particles of Pollucite

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Zamanian ◽  
Ali Nemati Kharat
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nano Catalyst ◽  
Aromatic Alcohols ◽  
Electron Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Adsorption Surface ◽  
Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Temperature Programmed

The catalytic hydroalkoxylation of α,β-unsaturated esters, nitriles, and ethers with aliphatic and aromatic alcohols over pollucite using thermal and microwave-assisted methods was investigated. To study the effect of the alcohol structures on the mechanism of the hydroalkoxylation reaction, different alcohols, such as methanol to butanol, cyclohexanol, phenol, and 2-ethylhexanol were used. The activities of pollucite, in contrast to other basic solids, were scarcely affected by the presence of air and moisture. The correlation between alcohol acidity and reaction activity is discussed. The prepared pollucite was characterized by X‐ray diffraction, volumetric nitrogen adsorption surface area analysis, and CO2 temperature‐programmed desorption. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed that the size of the modified nano catalyst particles was under 40 nm.

scholarly journals Decomposition of Formic Acid over Orthorhombic Molybdenum Carbide

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kushagra Agrawal ◽  
Alberto Roldan ◽  
Nanda Kishore ◽  
Andrew J Logsdail
Keyword(s):  
Formic Acid ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Molybdenum Carbide ◽  
Catalyst Surface ◽  
Energy Landscape ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Potential Energy Landscape ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Temperature Programmed Reaction ◽  
Dehydrogenation Mechanism

The decomposition of formic acid is investigated on the β-Mo<sub>2</sub>C (100) catalyst surface using density functional theory. The dehydration and dehydrogenation mechanism for the decomposition is simulated, and the thermochemistry and kinetics are discussed. The potential energy landscape of the reaction shows a thermodynamically favourable cleavage of H-COOH to form CO; however, the kinetics show that the dehydrogenation mechanism is faster and CO<sub>2</sub> is continuously formed. The effect of HCOOH adsorption on the surface is also analysed, in a temperature-programmed reaction, with the decomposition proceeding at under 350 K and desorption of CO<sub>2</sub> observed.

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