Role of support nature （γ-Al2O3 and SiO2-Al2O3） on the performances of rhenium oxide catalysts in the metathesis of ethylene and 2-pentene

The metathesis of ethylene and 2-pentene was studied as an alternative route for propylene production over Re2O7/γ-Al2O3 and Re2O7/SiO2-Al2O3 catalysts. Both NH3 temperature-programmed desorption (NH3-TPD) and H2 temperature-programmed reduction (H2-TPR) results showed that Re2O7/SiO2-Al2O3 exhibited stronger acidity and weaker metal-support interaction than Re2O7/γ-Al2O3. At 35 60℃, isomerization free metathesis was observed only over Re2O7/γ-Al2O3, suggesting that the formation of metal-carbene metathesis active sites required only weak acidity. Our results suggest that on the Re2O7/SiO2-Al2O3, hydrido-rhenium species ([Re]-H) were formed in addition to the metathesis active sites, resulting in the isomerization of the initial 1-butene product into 2-butenes. A subsequent secondary metathesis reaction between these 2-butenes and the excess ethylene could explain the enhanced yields of propylene observed. The results demonstrate the potential for high yield of propylene from alternative feedstocks.     

Enthalpies of solution and standard enthalpy of formation of crystalline NaVO3 · 2H2O

The enthalpies of solution of sodium metavanadate dihydrate in aqueous solutions of sodium perchlorate at ionic strength I = 0.3, 0.5, and 1.0 mol/L were calorimetrically measured at 298.15 K. The resulting experimental data were used to calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of crystalline NaVO₃ · 2H₂O.     

Structure and physical properties of the new telluride BaAg2Te2 and its quaternary variants BaCuδAg2-δTe2

The new materials BaCu_δAg_2-δTe₂ (0?δ?2) were prepared from the elements at 800 °C in evacuated silica tubes. BaAg₂Te₂ crystallizes in the α-BaCu₂S₂ type, space group Pnma, with lattice parameters a=10.8897(3) Å, b=4.6084(1) Å, c=11.8134(3) Å (Z=4). The structure consists of a three-dimensional network of vertex- and edge-condensed AgTe₄ tetrahedra, which includes the Ba²⁺ cations in linear channels running along the short b-axis. Half of the Ag atoms participate in an Ag atom zigzag chain extended parallel to the channels. BaAg₂Te₂ is a p-type semiconductor with large Seebeck coefficient. Within the series BaCu_δAg_2−δTe₂, the electrical conductivity increases and the Seebeck coefficient decreases strongly with increasing Cu content.     

Synthesis of S-monofluoromethyl phosphorothioates from PⅤ-H compounds and PhSO2SCH2F

S-Monofluoromethyl phosphorothioates represent an important class of organofluorine compounds and are re ported here for the first time.A series of S-monofluoromethyl phosphorothioates are conveniently synthesized from different P^Ⅴ-H compounds and PhSO₂SCH₂F under mild conditions.The method is compatible with common functional groups and provides potential opportunities to synthesize new bioactive molecules for medicinal chemistry.     

Synthesis of High-purity Fe2AlB2 and the Effect as Sintering Additive for ZrB2

Fe₂AlB₂ powder material was prepared by the direct reaction of iron,aluminum and boron powders in a tubular furnace.The effects of different Al contents,temperature and raw material pretreatment on the purity of product were studied.The mixed powder with the stoichiometric ratio of 1.5Al/2Fe/2B was processed by CIP (Cold Isostatic Pressing),and then calcined at 1150℃ for 120 min.The product containing a small amount of impurities is treated with alkaline solution to obtain high-purity Fe₂Al B₂ powder.Zr B₂-Fe₂Al B₂ composite ceramic was successfully prepared at 1250℃ by hot pressing sintering.The density,hardness and fracture toughness were 96.2%,22±0.3 GPa and 5.78±0.5 MPa·m^1/2,respectively.     

Preparation and Double-Helix Icosahedra Structure of δ-Co2Zn15

The first known example of a regular face-sharing icosahedra helix is presented in the novel crystal structure of δ-Co₂Zn₁₅, solved and refined from single-crystal X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data. The compound δ-Co₂Zn₁₅ is also the first example of an intermetallic compound crystallizing in the acentric hexagonal space group P6₂. The parameters from the single crystal refinement are a=11.292(2) Å, c=7.750(1) Å, Z=4, and R_w=0.025.     

Copper-catalyzed synthesis of gem-difluoroallylboronates from α-trifluoromethyl alkenes and B2pin2

A novel and efficient method for the synthesis of gem-difluoroallylboronates via copper-catalyzed defluorinative borylation of α-trifluoromethyl alkenes with B₂pin₂ using Xantphos as ligand and NaOtBu as base was developed.     

Solid solubility of Yb2Si2O7 in β-, γ- and δ-Y2Si2O7

This paper examines the structural changes with temperature and composition in the Yb₂Si₂O₇-Y₂Si₂O₇ system; members of this system are expected to form in the intergranular region of Si₃N₄ and SiC structural ceramics when sintered with the aid of Yb₂O₃ and Y₂O₃ mixtures. A set of different compositions have been synthesised using the sol-gel method to obtain a xerogel, which has been calcined at temperatures between 1300 and 1650 °C during different times. Isotherms at 1300 and 1600 °C have been analysed in detail to evaluate the solid solubility of Yb₂Si₂O₇ in β-Y₂Si₂O₇ and γ-Y₂Si₂O₇. Although Yb₂Si₂O₇ shows a unique stable polymorph (β), Yb³⁺ is able to replace Y³⁺ in γ-Y₂Si₂O₇ and δ-Y₂Si₂O₇ at high temperatures and low Yb contents. IR results confirm the total solid solubility in the system and suggest a constant SiOSi angle of 180° in the Si₂O₇ unit across the system. The temperature-composition diagram of the system, obtained from powder XRD data, is dominated by the β-RE₂Si₂O₇ polymorph, with γ-RE₂Si₂O₇ and δ-RE₂Si₂O₇ showing reduced stability fields. The diagram is in accordance with Felsche's diagram if average ionic radii are assumed for the members of the solid solution at any temperature, as long as the β-γ phase boundary is slightly shifted towards higher radii.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a new coordination polymer constructed from Dawson-type polyoxotungstate and transition metal complexes [Cu(H2Biim)2]2H2P2W18O62 · 2C2H5OH · 2H2O

A new coordination polymer constructed from Dawson-type polyoxotungstate and transition metal complexes [Cu(H₂Biim)₂]₂H₂P₂W₁₈O₂ · 2C₂H₅OH · 2H₂O (H₂Biim = 2,2′-diimidazole) (I) have been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and TG analysis. The crystal structure of I contains a Dawson-type [α-P₂W₁₈O₆₂]⁶⁻ polyanion, two metal coordination cations [Cu(H₂Biim)₂]²⁺, two protons, two ethanol molecules, and two lattice water molecules. Interestingly, a three-dimensional supramolecular framework is formed via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds. Complex I crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 22.742(3), b = 14.780(2), c = 29.637(5) ?, β = 111.199(2)°, V = 9288(2) ?³, T = 296(2) K, Z = 4, μ = 22.774 mm⁻¹, GOOF = 1.017, R ₁ = 0.0590 and wR ₂ = 0.1394.     

X-ray diffraction study of crystal and molecular structure of acetylacetone azocompound — [C11H11N2O2F1]

The 3-[4-fluorophenylazopentandion]-2,4 reagent is synthesized based on acetylacetone, and its crystal and molecular structure is studied by X-ray diffraction. It is found that [C₁₁H₁₁N₂O₂F] crystals 1 belong to the monoclinic symmetry, C2/c space group. The unit cell parameters of 1 are a = 18.827(3) ?, b = 12.839(2) ?, c = 26.475(5) ?, β = 104.834(2)°. The analysis shows that the reagent is present in the solution as well as in the crystal. A comparative analysis of these three structures with the reported data is carried out.     

Gas-phase measurements of the surface basicity of AlPO4?TiO2 and AlPO4?ZrO2 catalysts

The amount and strength of basic sites of AlPO₄–TiO₂ and AlPO₄–ZrO₂ catalysts over a different range of AlPO₄/metal oxide weight ratios were measured by studying the adsorption of acid molecules (acrylic acid and phenol) in the gas phase (473–673 K) by using the gas-chromatographic pulse method. The results obtained show that the basicity of AlPO₄–TiO₂ and AlPO₄–ZrO₂ catalysts is far lower than that of pure AlPO₄, and with an increase in the metal oxide (TiO₂ or ZrO₂) weight ratio, the basicity decreases. Besides, the basicity of AlPO₄–ZrO₂ is fairly low compared with that AlPO₄–TiO₂. In both cases, the total basicity (measured at 473 K vs. acrylic acid) gradually decreases with the calcination temperature while the stronger basic sites (measured at 573 K vs. phenol) remained unchanged up to calcination temperatures of 1073 K. Some weak surface basic sites remained in catalysts pretreated at 1273 K.

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- AlPO₄–TiO₂ AlPO₄–ZrO₂ AlPO₄/ , ( ) (473–673 K). , AlPO₄–TiO₂ AlPO₄–ZrO₂ AlPO₄ TiO₂ ZrO₂. , AlPO₄–ZrO₂ AlPO₄–TiO₂. — 473 K — , , 573 K , 1073 K. , 1273 K, .

     

Synthesis and crystal structures of [UO2(C6H4NO2)2(C6H5NO2)] and [UO2SO4(C6H5NO2)(H2O)] · H2O

The complexes [UO₂(C₆H₄NO₂)₂(C₆H₅NO₂) (I) and [UO₂SO₄(C₆H₅NO₂)(H₂O)] · H₂O (II) were synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystals I are monoclinic: a = 7.0081(3), b = 14.9624(7), c = 9.1837(5) ?, β = 96.594(2)°, Z = 2, space group P2₁/m. Crystals II are triclinic: a = 6.8097(6), b = 9.3837(8), c = 10.4556(10) ?, α = 85.279(3), β = 75.434(3), γ = 69.180(3)°, Z = 2, space group . The main structural unit of crystal I is a mononuclear fragment, which belongs to the crystal chemical group AB ₂ ⁰¹ M¹ (A = UO ₂ ²⁺ , B⁰¹ are ions of pyridine-2-carboxylic (picolinic) acid, M¹ are molecules of picolinic acid) of the uranyl complexes. The main structural unit of crystal II is a chain, which belongs to the crystal chemical group AT³M ₂ ¹ (where T³-SO ₄ ²⁻ , M¹ are water and picolinic acid molecules) of the uranyl complexes. Picolinic acid in complexes I, II was found to have a zwitterion structure. Original Russian Text ? E.V. Grechishnikova, E.V. Peresypkina, A.V. Virovets, Yu.N. Mikhailov, L.B. Serezhkina, 2007, published in Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, 2007, Vol. 33, No. 6, pp. 468–475.     

Effect of the Nature of Second-Sphere Cation on the Architecture of Crystalline π-Complexes Ca[CuCl2(HOCH2C≡CCH2OH)]2.4H2O and (C7H5N2H2)[CuCl2(HOCH2C≡CCH2OH)]

In the MCl-CuCl-HOCH₂C≡CCH₂OH (M = Ca, C₇H₅N₂H₊²) system, the crystals of two anionic Ca[CuCl₂(HOCH₂C≡CCH₂OH)]₂-4H₂O (1) and (BimH)[CuCl₂(HOCH₂C≡CCH₂OH)] (2) (BimH⁺ is cation of benzimidazole-C₇H₅N₂H₊²) π-complexes are obtained and studied by single crystal X-ray diffraction Crystals of 1 are monoclinic: C2/c space group, a = 8.323(3) ?, b = 13.283(4) ?, c = 16.741(5) ?, β = 92.35(3)°, V = 1849.3(10) ?³, Z = 4; crystals of 2 are triclinic: P1 space group, a = 6.901(3) ?, b = 9.898(4)?, c = 9.987(4) ?, α = 94.91(3)°, β = 93.91(3)°, γ = 107.59(4)°, V = 644.7(5) ?³, Z = 2. Complex 1 consists of infinite bimetallic chains [Ca(H₂O)₄CuCl₂(HOCH₂C≡CCH₂OH)₂]_∞ forming a three-dimensional framework through (Ow)HCl and (C)O-HCl hydrogen bonds. Compound 2 is built from discrete anions [CuCl₂(HOCH₂C≡CCH₂OH)]^- paired by edge-to-edge packing in the [100] direction and large BimH⁺ cations with face-to-face packing. In both structures, the π-coordinated Cu(I) atom has the trigonal environment involving two Cl^- anions and C≡C 2-butyne-1,4-diol bond (Cu-(C≡C) distance is 1.918(2) ? and 1.910(4) ? for 1 and 2 respectively).     

Oxygen permeability and CO2-tolerance of Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-δ-Ln BaCo2O5+δ dual-phase membranes

A series of oxygen permeable dual-phase composite oxides 60 wt% Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-δ-40 wt% Ln Ba Co2O5+δ(CGO-LBCO, Ln = La, Pr, Nd,Sm, Gd and Y) were synthesized through a sol-gel route and effects of the Ln3+cations on their phase structure, oxygen permeability and chemical stability against CO2 were investigated systemically by XRD, SEM, TG-DSC and oxygen permeation experiments. XRD patterns reveal that the larger Ln3+cations(La3+, Pr3+and Nd3+) successfully stabilized the double-layered perovskite structure of sintered LBCO,while the smaller ones(Sm3+, Gd3+, and Y3+) resulted in the partial decomposition of LBCO with some impurities formed. CGO-PBCO yields the highest oxygen permeation flux, reaching 2.8×10-7mol s-1 cm-2at 925?C with 1 mm thickness under air/He gradient. The TG-DSC profiles in 20 mol% CO2/N2 and oxygen permeability experiments with CO2 as sweep gas show that CGO-YBCO demonstrates the best chemical stability against CO2, possibly due to its minimum basicity. The stable oxygen permeation flux of CGO-YBCO under CO2 atmosphere reveals its potential application in the oxy-fuel combustion route for CO2 capture.     

Influence of MgO loading on the structure and catalytic performance of Pd/γ-Al2O3, I. Effect of interaction between MgO and γ-Al2O3

The influence of MgO dispersed on -Al₂O₃ in different amounts on the structure and performances of Pd/-Al₂O₃ catalysts has been studied by means of XRD, H₂–O₂ titration, BET and catalytic activity test for CO oxidation. It was found that introduction of MgO enhanced greatly the CO oxidation activity of catalyst. It seems that the enhanced activity stems from the stronger interaction between MgO and -Al₂O₃ at a given temperature (e.g. 450 °C).     

Influence of Sn and Sn/Mg doping on structural features and visible absorption properties of α-Fe2O3 hematite

Pure, Sn-doped and Mg/Sn co-doped α-Fe₂O₃ hematite samples were synthesized by precipitation process. Fe₂O₃ is the most popular red mineral pigment which is used largely in traditional ceramics, tar and concrete. The compounds were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning transmission electronic microscopy (energy dispersive X-ray cartography), Mössbauer spectroscopy, magnetic investigations versus temperature and visible-NIR spectroscopy. Both ⁵⁷Fe and ¹¹⁹Sn Mössbauer analyses combined with rietveld XRD refinements are the ideal techniques to characterize tin-iron oxides. Hence, thanks to these techniques it was shown how the synthesis temperature influences directly the grain size and the dopants concentration limit which can be incorporated into the host hematite matrix. The stabilization of these tetravalent and divalent dopants into the hematite framework leads to reduce the crystal growth and to limit the (AF) ordering due to the formation of cationic vacancies. The study of the Morin magnetic transition emphasizes this demonstration. In a second part, the influence of the dopants incorporation on the material color was investigated in order to show which key parameters allow improving the red color saturation of iron oxides. In order to improve the red color of the hematites, it was shown that the introduction of cationic vacancies—limiting the octahedral distortion thanks to the interruption of the dissymmetric metal-metal orbital coupling—is the key point. Vacancies are created by Sn⁴⁺, doping for an increase of the introduced Sn⁴⁺ concentration; it acts to the detriment of the color saturation.     

Catalytic performance in hydrodesulfurization of thiophene and ir investigation of Co and no adsorption over Co?Mo/Al2O3 and Ru?Co?Mo/Al2O3 catalysts

A new Ru–Co–Mo/Al₂O₃ catalyst has been prepared by impregnation of Ru salt as a secondary promoter onto Co–Mo/Al₂O₃ catalyst, and it was found that the Ru–Co–Mo/Al₂O₃ exhibited higher activity than Co–Mo/Al₂O₃ in hydrodesulfurization of thiophene to hydrocarbons. Ir studies on Ru–Co–Mo/Al₂O₃ revealed that the Co and NO adspecies increased significantly in intesnities and displayed a bathochromic shift in frequencies, as compared with Co–Mo/Al₂O₃.

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Ru–Co–Mo/Al₂O₃ Ru, , Co–Mo/Al₂O₃. Co–Mo/Al₂O₃. CO NO, Co Mo, Co–Mo/Al₂O₃. , Mo , Mo³⁺ Mo³⁺ Co Ru–Co–Mo/Al₂O₃.

     

Electrocatalytic construction of the C–N bond from the derivates of CO2 and N2

Electrochemical synthesis of C-N bond-containing compounds(e.g.,urea,amino acid,amide,amine,and their derivates)from CO₂/N₂and their derivates is emerging as a promising sustainable strategy[1-7].CO₂and its derived products,CO,HCOOH,(COOH)₂,etc.,could serve as carbon sources(Figure 1)[8].N₂,making up 80%of air,is an appealing nitrogen source.However,the low solubility of N2 and the high dissociation energy for the N≡N bond limit its application.     

Characteristics of La-modified Ni-Al2O3 and Ni-SiO2 catalysts for COx-free hydrogen production by catalytic decomposition of methane

Hydrotalcite precursors of La modified Ni-Al2O3 and Ni-SiO2 catalysts prepared by co-precipitation method and the catalytic activities were examined for the production of COx-free H2 by CH4 decomposition. Physico-chemical characteristics of fresh, reduced and used catalysts were evaluated by XRD, TPR and O2 pulse chemisorptions, TEM and BET-SA techniques. XRD studies showed phases due to hydrotalcite-like precursors in oven dried form produced dispersed NiO species upon calcination in static air above 450 C. Raman spectra of deactivated samples revealed the presence of both ordered and disordered forms of carbon. Ni-La-Al2O3catalyst with a mole ratio of Ni : La : Al = 2 : 0.1 : 0.9 exhibited tremendously high longevity with a hydrogen production rate of 1300 molH2 mol 1 Ni. A direct relationship between Ni metal surface area and hydrogen yields was established.