氢在A、X及ZSM-5型沸石上的高压物理吸附

采用常规体积吸附装置测定了77、195、293K和7MPa的条件下氢在A、X及ZSM-5沸石上的吸附特性和吸附容量．所有的氢吸附等温线基本符合Ⅰ型等温线,但在77K,压力为2-5MPa的等温线上观察到了超临界高压吸附所特有的最大吸附量．从等温线确定了等量吸附热并讨论了其影响因素．根据骨架结构和所含阳离子类型的差异,各种沸石表现出不同的氢吸附量．其中NaX沸石在77K/4MPa下的重量储氢分数为2．55％,是该实验中所测得的最高吸附量．CaA、NaX和ZSM-5沸石的氢吸附量与其比表面积成正比,这与沸石中的可用空穴容积有关．然而NaA和KA沸石不存在这种线性关系．实验中还观察到,NaA与KA沸石间出现氢吸附量的临界值是由KA沸石中较大的阳离子堵塞效应引起的．该实验将吸附质分了的动力学直径与沸石主晶孔的有效直径之比用于判断物理吸附中的堵塞效应．     

Theoretical studies of argon adsorption in MCM-41 mesoporous systems

Adsorption isotherms are predicted for spherical adsorbates in cylindrical channels of MCM-41 mesoporous materials over a wide range of temperatures by using the “fragment method”. This prediction shows that an equilibrium capillary condensation is impossible for pores with diameters smaller than 2.5 nm. The adsorbate distribution in relatively large pore channels was described by the quasi-chemical approximation (QCA) that takes into account direct pair correlations between interacting molecules. In order to improve the lattice-gas model in the vicinity of the critical point, a calibration function that takes into account information from the fragment method, was introduced into the QCA equations. The influence of the size factor of pores on argon adsorption isotherms was demonstrated.     

Characterization of vacant coordination sites of cations on the surfaces of oxides and zeolites using infrared spectroscopy of adsorbed probe molecules

A critical review is given of the application of IR spectroscopy of small adsorbed probe molecules such as CO and N₂ for the determination of the coordination state of surface cations on oxides and zeolites. Special emphasis is devoted to the different kinds of geminal species. So-called complex-specified geminal species are formed as a result of stabilization of the structure by different factors (stable electron configuration, strong ligand–ligand interaction, etc.). During the decomposition of these species linear intermediates are not produced. When complex-specified geminal species are formed, direct conclusions on the original coordination state of the coordinatively unsaturated adsorption site can not be drawn. Site-specified geminal species are produced as a result of low coordination of the adsorption site. These species loose their ligands stepwise and show a tendency to form mixed-ligand species. Site-specified geminal complexes are typically formed with cation-exchanged zeolites, particularly with bulky cations having large radii. Analysis of adsorption isotherms of surface complexes bearing either one or more adsorbate molecules is performed and practical hints for their use are proposed. Finally, possible future directions of the research on this topic are summarized.     

Equilibrated thermodesorption studies of adsorption of n-hexane and n-heptane on zeolites Y, ZSM-5 and ZSM-11

Gravimetric measurements of thermodesorption of n-hexane and n-heptane were performed under quasi-equilibrium conditions. Differential thermodesorption profiles for ZSM-5 and ZSM-11 showed two peaks, but for Y zeolites, only one thermodesorption peak was observed. A model function, derived from the Langmiur adsorption model, was fitted to the experimental data, and the model parameters (the adsorption entropy and enthalpy) were estimated. The two-step desorption profiles observed for ZSM-5 and ZSM-11 were attributed to the commensurate freezing effect, i.e. a transition in the adsorbed phase resulting in ordering of the adsorbed molecules in the zeolite channels. The results observed for ZSM-11 indicate that the zigzag channels typical for ZSM-5 micropore system are not necessary for this transition to occur.     

The adsorption of argon on ZnO at 77 K

We have studied the adsorption of argon onto ZnO surfaces at 77 K by means of quasi-equilibrium adsorption volumetry coupled with high resolution microcalorimetry and Grand Canonical Monte-Carlo (GCMC) simulations. The adsorbate/surface adsorption potential function (PN type) used in the simulations, was determined on the basis of ab initio calculations (corrected for dispersion interactions). The first aspect of this work was to test the ability of a standard solid-state Hartree—Fock technique coupled with a perturbative semi-empirical approach in deriving a reliable adsorption potential function. The dispersion part of the adsorbate/surface interatomic potential was derived by using perturbation theory-based equations while the repulsive and induction interactions were derived from periodic Hartree—Fock (CRYSTAL92) calculations. GCMC simulations based on this adsorption potential allow one to calculate adsorption isotherms and isosteric heat versus loading curves as well as singlet distribution functions at 77 K for each type of ZnO (neutral and polar) faces. The combined analysis of the simulation data for all surfaces gives a good insight of the adsorption mechanism of argon onto ZnO surfaces at 77 K in agreement with experiment. As far as neutral surfaces are concerned, it is shown that adsorption first takes place within the ‘troughs’ which cover ZnO neutral surfaces. At low chemical potentials, these semi-channels are preferential adsorption sites in which we could detect a nearly one-dimensional adsorbate freezing in a commensurate phase at 77 K. The polar O faces are the most favourable surfaces for adsorption at higher chemical potentials.     

Electrical conductivity response and sensitivity of ZSM-5, Y,and mordenite zeolites towards ethanol vapor

This work is an attempt to search for highly selective sensing materials for ethanol vapor. The electrical conductivity response of ZSM-5, Y, and mordenite zeolites towards ethanol vapor have been investigated for the effects of the framework, the charge balancing cation type, and the Si/Al ratio. All zeolites were characterized using XRD, FT-IR, SEM, TGA, BET, and NH₃-TPD techniques. For the effect of the zeolite framework type, H⁺Y has a higher electrical conductivity sensitivity value than that of H⁺MOR because of a greater pore volume and available surface area. For the effect of the charge balancing cation, all NH₄ ⁺ZSM-5 zeolites (Si/Al = 23, 50, 80, 280) show negative responses, whereas the H⁺Y zeolites (Si/Al = 30, 60, 80) and the H⁺MOR zeolites (Si/Al = 30, 200) show positive responses. These differing behaviors can be traced to the electrostatic field at the cation sites in zeolite micropores, and their hydrophilic–hydrophobic character, which affect the adsorption properties of the zeolites. For the effect of Si/Al ratio, the electrical conductivity sensitivity towards the ethanol decreases with increasing Si/Al ratio or decreasing Al content, and there is a lesser degree of interaction between ethanol molecules and the active sites of the zeolites due to its higher hydrophobicity and the lower amount of cations. However, the H⁺Y (Si/Al = 5.1) and the H⁺MOR (Si/Al = 19) zeolites have lower conductivity sensitivity than those of H⁺Y (Si/Al = 30) and H⁺MOR (Si/Al = 30), respectively. The interactions between the C₂H₅OH molecules and the zeolites with respect to the electrical conductivity sensitivity were investigated and verified through infrared spectroscopy.     

A theoretical study of thiophenic compounds adsorption on cation-exchanged Y zeolites

A density functional theory (DFT) method has been applied to study the adsorption of thiophenic compounds such as thiophene (TP), benzothiophene (BT), dibenzothiophene (DBT) on cation-exchanged Cu(I)Y, Ni(II)Y, Ce(III)Y zeolites. All of calculations were carried out by the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) with the BLYP exchange-correlation functional and DNP basis set. The calculated results indicate that the stable adsorption configuration of TP molecule adsorbed on the Cu(I)Y is the η5 adsorption mode, whereas for BT and DBT, the η1S adsorption mode was found for the both molecules. Only the η1S adsorption mode can be obtained for the three thiophenic compounds adsorbed on the Ni(II)Y. The η5 adsorption mode can be ascribed to the adsorption of thiophene molecules on the Ce(III)Y, but the competition of different adsorption modes could possibly occur during the adsorption process of BT and DBT on the Ce(III)Y. Moreover, the selectivity of TP adsorbed on the adsorbents is in the order of Cu(I)Y > Ce(III)Y > Ni(II)Y, while for BT and DBT, the order is Cu(I)Y > Ni(II)Y > Ce(III)Y.     

水驱油藏中原油极性物质对吸附和润湿性影响的分子模拟

为了研究水驱油藏中原油极性物质的吸附机理及其对油藏表面润湿性的影响,构建以石英为代表的砂岩岩石骨架模型,己烷为代表的非极性物质模型和以甲苯、胶质和沥青质为代表的极性物质模型,运用分子模拟方法研究4种原油组分和水分子在砂岩油藏表面竞争吸附过程和润湿状态。结果表明：水与4种原油组分在石英矿物表面竞争吸附时,原油中的非极性物质会比极性物质更加容易脱附。极性物质会随着时间的变化逐渐吸附在矿物表面,非极性的物质会随着时间变化逐渐远离矿物表面。吸附过程中静电力起吸附作用,范德华力起排斥作用。最后结合润湿性实验结果,从机理上解释了不同原油组成对润湿性的影响,即原油组分中极性物质含量越高,胶质沥青质含量越大,岩石表面油湿性越大,且水驱过程中润湿性向亲水方向变化越难。结论对提升水驱油藏采收率影响因素的认识有重要意义。     

Adsorbate/absorbate interactions with organic ferroelectric polymers

We discuss the interactions of adsorbates with the organic ferroelectric copolymer poly(vinylidene fluoride (PVDF)–trifluoroethylene (TrFE)). Range of molecular adsorbates is discussed from the smaller polar molecules like water, which is small enough to both adsorb and absorb, to the larger macrocyclic metal–organic metal phthalocyanines. The changes in local dipole orientation may affect the strength of the coupling between adsorbate or absorbate and the copolymer poly(vinylidene fluoride–trifluoroethylene). The interface dipole interactions may also affect device properties. The dipole interactions are implicated at the interface between copper phthalocyanine and poly(vinylidene fluoride with trifluoroethylene) affecting the band offsets and the diode properties.     

Molecular simulation of alkene adsorption in zeolites

The adsorption isotherms of various alkenes and their mixtures in zeolites such as silicalite-1 (MFI-type), theta-1 (TON-type), and deca-dodecasil 3R (DDR-type) were calculated using the grand canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) approach. Additionally, the adsorption of alkene–alkane mixtures was simulated. The GCMC approach was combined with the configurational-bias Monte Carlo (CBMC) method. Effective Lennard–Jones parameters for the interaction between the oxygen atoms of all-silica zeolites and the sp²-hybridized groups of linear alkenes were determined using a united atom force field. They were adjusted to the experimental adsorption data of silicalite-1 (MFI). The inflection behaviour of the 1-heptene isotherm was investigated in detail. It is shown that, in the inflection region, the 1-heptene molecules alter their end-to-end length depending on their location. The occurrence of a maximum in the mixture adsorption isotherms is attributed to two effects: entropic effects and non-ideality effects. From the mixture simulations some general conclusions concerning the separation of hydrocarbons with silicalite-1 can be drawn. The transferability of the Lennard–Jones parameters to other zeolites was investigated. Simulations of adsorption isotherms in the zeolites theta-1 and DD3R and their comparison with experimental data indicate the possibility of transferring the parameters to other all-silica zeolites.     

Elucidating alkane adsorption in sodium-exchanged zeolites from molecular simulations to empirical equations

Configurational-bias Monte Carlo (CBMC) simulations provide adsorption isotherms, Henry coefficients and heats of adsorption of linear alkanes in sodium-exchanged MFI- and FAU-type zeolites. These simulations were carried out using our newly developed force field that reproduces experimental sodium positions in the dehydrated zeolites, and successfully predicts alkane adsorption properties over a wide range of sodium cation densities, temperatures, and pressures. We derived empirical expressions from the simulation data to describe the adsorption of linear alkanes in MFI- and FAU-type zeolites. These expressions afford a suitable substitute for complex CBMC simulations. In the low coverage regime we provide simple expressions that adequately describe the Henry coefficient and adsorption enthalpy of n-alkanes as a function of sodium density and temperature. The predicted Henry coefficients and heats of adsorption compare extremely well to available experimental data. In the high coverage regime we provide an expression for saturation capacities of linear alkanes in the zeolite. This expression, combined with the expression for the Henry coefficients, provides of the complete adsorption isotherms of pure adsorbents and mixtures, in good agreement with the adsorption isotherms obtained from CBMC.     

Video STM studies of adsorbate diffusion at electrochemical interfaces

Direct in situ studies of the surface diffusion of isolated adsorbates at an electrochemical interface by high-speed scanning tunneling microscopy (video STM) are presented for sulfide adsorbates on Cu(100) in HCl solution. As revealed by a quantitative statistical analysis, the adsorbate motion can be described by thermally activated hopping between neighboring adsorption sites with an activation energy that increases linearly with electrode potential by 0.50 eV per V. This can be explained by changes in the adsorbate dipole moment during the hopping process and contributions from coadsorbates.     

Characterization of synthetic carbons activated with phosphoric acid

The structural heterogeneity of synthetic phosphoric acid activated carbons has been analyzed using pore-size distributions (PSDs) obtained from nitrogen at −196 °C and carbon dioxide at 0 °C isotherms. PSDs where obtained by the BET–Kelvin method. It is shown that the BET–Kelvin method is in good agreement with DFT and provides a fast means for assessment of the porous structure of adsorbents. PSDs obtained by the BET–Kelvin method using different adsorbates give results consistent with each other. Due to the restricted pressure range for carbon dioxide adsorption isotherm the PSD gives information only about pores in the micropore range. The agreement between different methods is better for small micropores.     

Adsorbate induced restructuring of TiO2(011)-(2×1) leads to one-dimensional nanocluster formation

Metal oxide surfaces have been thought to be fairly rigid. On the example of rutile TiO2(011) we show that this is not necessarily the case. This surface restructures by interacting with molecules. The synergic effect of adsorbates causes a strictly directional reorganization of the substrate, which results in one-dimensional adsorbate cluster formation. The increase in the surface energy of the restructured surface is compensated for by the larger molecular adsorption energy. The reversible change of the surface structure suggests a dynamic surface that may change its properties in response to adsorbed molecules.     

A129Xe NMR study of highly cadmium-exchanged zeolite Y

The adsorption isotherms of carbon monoxide and xenon as well as the¹²⁹Xe NMR chemical shifts of xenon in highly (68 and 87%) cadmium-exchanged zeolite NaY were measured. The complete set of experimental data can quantitatively be reproduced with a model that considers localized adsorption of both adsorbate molecules on cadmium and sodium cation sites in the supercages. The concentrations of the supercage cadmium cations as well as their characteristics like adsorption constants for Xe and CO and¹²⁹Xe NMR chemical shifts were determined.     

Calibration in Auger electron spectroscopy by means of coadsorption

The combined adsorption of two elements on a single crystal substrate can be readily examined by LEED and AES. By careful monitoring of the AES signals during adsorption it is possible to detect the formation of a complete, binary, monolayer. The method requires that the second absorbate (typically, an easily deposited metal) forms first on the uncovered substrate and then on top of the first adsorbate by a layer-by-layer growth mechanism. By obtaining binary monolayers in different compositions the spectrometer may be calibrated for both adsorbates. The basis of the method and its application to sulphur and oxygen on copper are described.     

Quantum chemical interpretation of 13C NMR spectra of adsorbed molecules

In order to assist the interpretation of carbon-13 NMR spectra for molecules sorbed on solid surfaces, a theoretical analysis of resonance shifts was performed which were measured for simple alkenes and arenes in zeolites of type X and Y and on silica gel surfaces. Quantum chemical computations for simple models of adsorption complexes on the basis of CNDO and PCILO methods were combined with resonance shift calculations by means of the Ramsey theory and by employing an empirical formula to find out the most probable structures for the adsorption complexes.     

含硼分子筛的11B VAS NMR和1H MAS NMR研究

以变角旋转(VAS) NMR方法考察了三配位硼的存在状态,得到其四极作用常数C_q为2.4MHz,电场梯度不对称系数η为0.0.硼引入骨架形成的酸性羟基质子的信号位于2.3ppm,¹H{¹¹B}双共振实验证实其与硼原子的关联很弱.与6.5ppm分子筛吸水峰同时出现的2.7ppm的信号也被认为是吸水的信号,与非骨架铝羟基质子的信号在同一位置,但可通过¹H{²⁷Al}双共振实验加以判别.