Oxidation of isobutane over hydrothermally synthesized Mo-V-Te-Nb-O mixed oxide catalysts

MoV_0.3Te_0.17 and MoV_0.3Te_0.17Nb_0.12 catalysts were prepared by a hydrothermal synthesis route and tested for the oxidation of isobutane and isobutene. Characterization results showed that the structure and property of Mo-V-Te-based catalysts are relatively different depending on the presence of the Nb element. Catalytic tests showed that the selectivity of methacrolein can comparatively be improved by the addition of Nb into the MoV_0.3Te_0.17 catalyst for the selective oxidation of isobutane.     

Catalytic activity of V-substituted Cs2Te0.2H0.6 + xPMo12 ? xVxOn heteropoly compounds in selective oxidation of isobutane

A series of Cs₂Te_0.2H_{0.6 + x} PMo_{12 − x} V _x O _n (x = 0–3) heteropoly compounds has been prepared and tested in the partial oxidation of isobutane. Catalytic tests show that at 350°C very high selectivity to methacrylic acid (60.1%) can be achieved at isobutane conversion of 12.2% over a Cs_2.0Te_0.2H_1.6PMo₁₁VO _n catalyst with only one molybdenum atom per unit cell substituted by vanadium. The presence of Te⁴⁺ in the heteropoly compounds appears to interfere with the dehydrqgenation step and favor the formation of methacrolein and methacrylic acid.     

Oxidation of isobutane catalyzed by vanadyl, copper and cesium substituted H3PMo12O40

Effects of Cs⁺, H⁺ and Cu²⁺ counterions in the vanadium containing heteropoly compounds Cs_xH_1-xVO[PMo₁₂O₄₀] and Cs_yH_0.5-yCu_0.25VO[PMo₁₂O₄₀] on the catalytic oxidation of isobutane and characterization by TGA, IR and ESR spectroscopies are reported. A high selectivity of 76% for methacrylic acid and methacrolein together has been obtained with Cs_0.75H_0.25VO[PMo₁₂O₄₀] catalysts at a reactivity of 5.3x10^-1 mmol/h cm³.     

Catalyst Design for Methacrolein Oxidation to Methacrylic Acid

Heteropoly compounds (HPCs) with the general formula CsMHPVMo₁₁O₄₀are prepared and tested as catalysts. The influence of elements entering the formula on the catalyst properties is studied: Cs defines the acidity and specific area, V controls the selectivity, and the transition metal M defines the mobility of oxygen in the bulk and the catalyst activity. The mechanism of methacrolein oxidation over HPCs is investigated. Using the response method and mass spectrometry of the reaction mixture, it is shown that only the catalyst oxygen atoms take part in the formation of methacrylic acid and that the transport of active oxygen to adsorbed methacrolein plays a key role in the oxidation process. A correlation between the HPC activity and the redox ability of the metal cation M ⁿ⁺ M ^{n+ i} (i= 1 or 2) is found. New catalysts for methacrolein oxidation to methacrylic acid are developed on the basis of this correlation. These are the salts of PVMo-poly acid with Cs, Cu, and the transition metal M as cations. These catalysts are more active (a conversion of up to 91%) and selective (up to 98%) compared to conventional catalysts for methacrolein oxidation to methacrylic acid.     

Thermoelectric properties of Cu-doped n-type (Bi2Te3)0.9–(Bi2−xCuxSe3)0.1(x=0–0.2) alloys

n-Type (Bi₂Te₃)_0.9–(Bi_2−xCu_xSe₃)_0.1 (x=0–0.2) alloys with Cu substitution for Bi were prepared by spark plasma-sintering technique and their structural and thermoelectric properties were evaluated. Rietveld analysis reveals that approximate 9.0% of Bi atomic sites are occupied by Cu atoms and less than 4.0 wt% second phase Cu_2.86Te₂ precipitated in the Cu-doped parent alloys. Measurements show that an introduction of a small amount of Cu (x0.1) can reduce the lattice thermal conductivity (κ_L), and improve the electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient. An optimal dimensionless figure of merit (ZT) value of 0.98 is obtained for x=0.1 at 417 K, which is obviously higher than those of Cu-free Bi₂Se_0.3Te_2.7 (ZT=0.66) and Ag-doped alloys (ZT=0.86) prepared by the same technologies.     

Features of phase formation and state of iron in the quasibinary system FeTe1.65-TiTe1.65

A series of tellurides Fe_xTi_1?x Te_1.65 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2 …, 1.0) synthesized at 850°C were studied by X-ray phase and X-ray fluorescent analysis and Møssbauer spectroscopy on ⁵⁷Fe. In this series two solid solutions are formed: phases I and II with homogeneity regions within the limits of 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3 and 0.9 ≤ x ≤ 1.0, respectively. Iron in this series exists in two various states: Fe²⁺ _sym and Fe²⁺ _asym as differentiated from the series of tellurides Fe_xTi_1?x Te_1.45 where three states of iron Fe²⁺ _sym, Fe²⁺ _asym, and Fe⁰ were found. On passing from Fe_xTi_1?x Te_1.45 to Fe_xTi_1?x Te_1.65 the number of formed phases decreases, and phase relations become simpler. The absence of Fe⁰ from phase I of tellurides Fe_xTi_1?x Te_1.65 can point to the fact that TiTe_1.45 and TiTe_1.65 belong to different homogeneity regions.     

New anion-conducting solid solutions Bi1−xTex(O,F)2+δ (x > 0.5) and glass–ceramic material on their base

The anion-excess fluorite-like solid solutions with general composition Bi_1−xTe_x(O,F)_2+δ (x > 0.5) have been synthesized by a solid state reaction of TeO₂, BiF₃ and Bi₂O₃ at 873 K with following quenching. The homogeneity areas and polymorphism of the I ↔ IV Bi_1−xTe_x(O,F)_2+δ phases were investigated. The crystal structure of the low temperature IV-Bi_1−xTe_x(O,F)_2+δ phase has been solved using electron diffraction and X-ray powder diffraction (a = 11.53051(9) Å, S.G. Ia-3, R_I = 0.046, R_P = 0.041). Glass formation area in the Bi₂O₃–BiF₃–TeO₂ (10% TiO₂) system was investigated. IVBi_1−xTe_x(O,F)_2+δ phase starts to crystallize at short-time (0.5–3 h) annealing of oxyfluoride glasses at temperatures above T_g (600–615 K). The ionic conductivity of the crystalline Bi_1−xTe_x(O,F)_2+δ phase and corresponding glass-ceramics was investigated. Activation energy of conductivity E_a = 0.41(2) eV for the IV-Bi_1−xTe_x(O,F)_2+δ crystalline samples and E_a = 0.73 eV for the glass-ceramic samples were obtained. Investigation of the oxyfluoride samples with a constant cation ratio demonstrates essential influence of excess fluorine anions on the ionic conductivity.     

Rate constants for the reactions of methylvinyl ketone,methacrolein, methacrylic acid,and acrylic acid with ozone

Rate constants for the reaction of ozone with methylvinyl ketone (H₂C(DOUBLEBOND)CHC(O)CH₃), methacrolein (H₂C(DOUBLEBOND)C(CH₃)CHO), methacrylic acid (H₂C(DOUBLEBOND)C(CH₃)C(O)OH), and acrylic acid (H₂C(DOUBLEBOND)CHC(O)OH) were measured at room temperature (296±2 K) in the presence of a sufficient amount of cyclohexane to scavenge OH-radicals. Results from pseudo-first-order experiments in the presence of excess ozone were found not to be consistent with relative rate measurements. It appeared that the formation of the so-called Criegee-intermediates leads to an enhanced decrease in the concentration of the two organic acids investigated. It is shown that the presence of formic acid, which is known to react efficiently with Criegee-intermediates, diminishes the observed removal rate of the organic acids. The rate constant for the reaction of ozone with the unsaturated carbonyl compounds methylvinyl ketone and methacrolein was found not to be influenced by the addition of formic acid. Rate constants for the reaction of ozone determined in the presence of excess formic acid are (in cm³ molecule⁻¹ s⁻¹): methylvinyl ketone (5.4±0.6)×10⁻¹⁸; methacrolein (1.3±0.14)×10⁻¹⁸; methacrylic acid (4.1±0.4)×10⁻¹⁸; and acrylic acid (0.65±0.13)×10⁻¹⁸. Results are found to be consistent with the Criegee mechanism of the gas-phase ozonolysis. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 30: 769–776, 1998     

A product study of the gas-phase reaction of Isoprene with the OH radical in the presence of NOx

The gas-phase reaction of isoprene with the OH radical, in the resence of NO_x, was investigated at 298 ± 2 K and atmospheric pressure of air by long path length FT-IR spectroscopy. The primary products identified and their formation yields were: methacrolein, 0.21 ± 0.05; methyl vinyl ketone, 0.29 ± 0.07; and HCHO, with the observed yield being consistent with the sum of the methacrolein and methyl vinyl ketone yields. Combined with the previously reported yield of 0.044 ± 0.006 for 3-methylfuran, these products accounted for 55 ± 9% of the isoprene which reacted. Under conditions where the dark reaction of isoprene with NO₂is not significant, the balance of the isoprene consumed could possibly be accounted for by the “organic nitrates” and “other carbonyl compounds” formed in estimated overall yields of ca. 12% and ca. 25%, respectively.     

Die Kristallstruktur von TlFe3Te3

TlFe₃Te₃ is hexagonal, space groupP6₃/m–C _2h ⁶ ,a=9.350(2) Å,c=4.2230 (7) Å,Z=2. Iron and tellurium atoms occupy the positions 6 (h) withx=0.170,y=0.149 andx=0.046,y=0.357 respectively. Thallium atoms are situated in 2 (d). The structure was determined on the basis of single crystal data obtained form a four circle diffractometer. Refinement yielded andR-value of 4.8% for an asymmetric set of 267 reflections. TlFe₃Te₃ is a new structure type. The structure and its relations to the Mn₅Si_3–, the Nb₃Te₄-and the Tl _x V₆S₈-type are discussed.

     

Ag5Te2Cl1−xBrx (x = 0 – 0.65) and Ag5Te2−ySyCl (y = 0 – 0.3): Variation of Physical Properties in Silver(I) Chalcogenide Halides

The structures, thermal and physical properties of ion conducting polymorphic Ag₅Te₂Cl_1?xBr_x and Ag₅Te_2?ySyCl have been investigated. A maximum substitution degree of x = 0.65 and y = 0.3 was derived from X‐ray powder diffraction. Mixtures of silver halides, silver chalcogenides and Ag₃TeBr were observed for higher substitution degrees. Both silver chalcogenide halide systems show a Vegard type behaviour. Single crystal structure determinations of selected materials were performed at different temperatures to analyse the silver distribution in the tetragonal high temperature α‐ and the monoclinic room temperature β‐phases. After non‐harmonic refinement of the silver positions detailed joint probability density function analysis (jpdf) and determination of one particle potentials (opp) were carried out to investigate the diffusion pathways and bottlenecks of ion transport for those materials. A preferred anisotropic ion transport along the diffusion pathways for the α‐ and 1D zig‐zag diffusion pathways for the β‐phases were found. α–β and β‐γ phase transitions were determined by DSC and DTA methods and conductivities were measured using temperature dependent impedance spectroscopy. The substitution of tellurium by sulphur lowered the α–β phase transition from 334 K (Ag₅Te₂Cl) to 270 K (Ag₅Te_1.8S_0.2Cl) while the opposite trend was found for the Ag₅Te₂Cl_1?xBrx phases. The α–β phase transition of Ag₅Te₂Cl_0.35Br_0.65 at 343 K represents the highest transition observed for the silver chalcogenide halides under discussion. Total conductivities of approx. 1 Ω^?1 cm^?1 (α‐Ag₅Te₂Cl_0.5Br_0.5) and 0.24 Ω^?1 cm^?1 (α‐Ag₅Te_1.8S_0.2Cl) at 473 K were found being slightly higher (Br) and lower (S) than the conductivity observed for α‐Ag₅Te₂Cl. A conductivity jump of more than two orders of magnitude, related to the α–β phase transitions, within the temperature range from 270 to 343 K is adjustable by simple variation of the composition and is therefore an extraordinary feature of these materials. The total conductivity is linearly correlated to the volume of the anion substructure and can be varied within more than half an order of magnitude.     

Effect of calcination conditions on the catalytic behavior of Te-Mo mixed oxide catalysts in oxidation of isobutane and isobutene

A series of Te-Mo-O catalysts were prepared by decomposing (NH₄)₆TeMo₆O₂₄·nH₂O telluromolybdate under different conditions and tested for the selective oxidation of isobutane and isobutene. Characterization results showed that their structure and properties depend on the calcination conditions. Catalytic tests showed that molybdenum may be the key element for the activation of isobutane, whereas the selective oxidation of isobutene to methacrolein might proceed mainly on the surface of a TeMo-containing crystalline phase.     

(p, ρ, T, x) properties for CO2/isobutane binary mixtures at T = (280 to 440) K and (3 to 200) MPa

The (p, ρ, T, x) properties for binary mixtures of CO₂ (volume fraction purity 0.99999) and isobutane (mole fraction purity 0.99988) {x₁ CO₂ + x₂ isobutane (x₁ = 0.2482, 0.4718, and 0.7506)} were measured in the compressed liquid phase using a metal-bellows variable volumometer. Measurements were conducted from T = (280 to 440) K and (3 to 200) MPa. The expanded uncertainties (k = 2) were estimated to be: temperature, <3 mK; pressure, 1.5 kPa (p ? 7 MPa), 0.06% (7 MPa < p ? 50 MPa), 0.1% (50 MPa < p ? 150 MPa), 0.2% (p > 150 MPa); density, 0.10%; and composition, 4.4 · 10⁻⁴. At >100 MPa and T = (280 or 440) K, the uncertainties in the density measurements increased to 0.14% and 0.22%, respectively. The data are compared with the available equation of state. The excess molar volumes, , of the mixtures were calculated and plotted as a function of temperature and pressure.     

Kinetic investigation of propane oxidation on diluted Mo1–V0.3–Te0.23–Nb0.125–Ox mixed-oxide catalysts

Reaction kinetics and proposed mechanism for the oxidation of propane over diluted Mo₁–V_0.3–Te_0.23–Nb_0.125–O _x are described. The kinetic study allowed determination of the orders of propane disappearance, propene formation, CO _x formation, and acids formation. The results show that selective oxidation of propane to propylene over this catalyst follows the Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism. Deep oxidation of propane to carbon dioxide is first order with respect to hydrocarbon, and partial order (0.21) with respect to oxygen. The selective oxidation of propane to acrylic acid is half order with respect to hydrocarbon and partial order (0.11) with respect to oxygen, while water does not participate directly in propane transformation. The result also shows that the overall reaction consists of three parallel process channels. One main sequence of consecutive reactions leads to the desired product.     

Potassium Ion Conductivity in the Cubic Labyrinth of a Piezoelectric,Antiferromagnetic Oxoferrate(III) Tellurate(VI)

Orange-colored crystals of the oxoferrate tellurate K_12+6xFe₆Te_4−xO₂₇ [x=0.222(4)] were synthesized in a potassium hydroxide hydroflux with a molar water–base ratio n(H₂O)/n(KOH) of 1.5 starting from Fe(NO₃)₃ ⋅ 9H₂O, TeO₂ and H₂O₂ at about 200 °C. By using (NH₄)₂TeO₄ instead of TeO₂, a fine powder consisting of microcrystalline spheres of K_12+6xFe₆Te_4−xO₂₇ was obtained. K_12+6xFe₆Te_4−xO₂₇ crystallizes in the acentric cubic space group I 3d. [Fe^IIIO₅] pyramids share their apical atoms in [Fe₂O₉] groups and two of their edges with [Te^VIO₆] octahedra to form an open framework that consists of two loosely connected, but not interpenetrating, chiral networks. The flexibility of the hinged oxometalate network manifests in a piezoelectric response similar to that of LiNbO₃.The potassium cations are mobile in channels that run along the <111> directions and cross in cavities acting as nodes. The ion conductivity of cold-pressed pellets of ball-milled K_12+6xFe₆Te_4−xO₂₇ is 2.3×10⁻⁴ S ⋅ cm⁻¹ at room temperature. Magnetization measurements and neutron diffraction indicate antiferromagnetic coupling in the [Fe₂O₉] groups.     

Phase diagram of the system PbTe-As2Te3

TheT — x phase diagram of the pseudobinary system PbTe-As₂Te₃ was constructed from DTA data and results of X-ray diffraction analysis and electron-probe microanalysis. No new compound was found in the system PbTe-As₂Te₃. The phase diagram of this system is of an eutectic type with an eutectic temperature of 350±5°, the eutectic composition corresponding to 10 mole% PbTe. Two solid phases with compositions near to As₂Te₃ and PbTe, respectively, coexist in the system below the eutectic temperature. The solubility of PbTe in As₂Te₃ is smaller than 2 mole% PbTe, and that of As₂Te₃ in PbTe is smaller than 0.5 mole% As₂Te₃ at 290°.     

Copolymerization of Methacrylic Acid and N-Vinylpyrrolidone in Aqueous Solution

The monomer reactivity ratios for the copolymerization of methacrylic acid (MA) and N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) in aqueous media at 30°C were determined as a function of pH (range 2-10), by use of both the modified differential (YBR) and integrated copolymerization equation to process the data at high conversions (< 70% by weight). The reactivity ratio r₁ (for MA) ranges from 0.92 to 8.3 and that for NVP (r₂) is very small except at pH 7 and 8. The ri values show two minima: 2.9 at pH 4 and 0.92 at pH 8, nearly corresponding to the pKa values of the monomer MA and the polymer, respectively. Addition of 1 M sodium chloride results in an increase of n values, and the values are still lower than those of the undissoeiated acid. The trend of r_xwith pH is seen to follow that of the homopolymerization behavior of MA reported in the literature. The r₁ and r₂ are of the same order as those obtained in dimethylformamide in the literature.     

A new one‐dimensional strontium vanadium tellurite,Sr7V4Te12O41

Vanadium tellurites display a rich structural chemistry with interesting physical properties, such as second harmonic generation (SHG). Tellurites, i.e. Te⁴⁺O_x, are often observed in unusual structures and form various structural motifs, including isolated clusters, chains, layers, and three‐dimensional networks. Similarly, vanadates, i.e. V⁵⁺O_x, show rich structural features, such as VO₄ tetrahedra, VO₅ square pyramids or trigonal bipyramids, and VO₆ octahedra. Strontium vanadium tellurite, Sr₇V₄Te₁₂O₄₁, was obtained from the melt of the solid‐state reaction of SrTeO₄ and VO₂ in a sealed quartz tube as it cooled from 973 K. The crystal structure exhibits a one‐dimensional latticework along the a axis comprised of paired Sr₃Te₃O_x units, namely Sr₆Te₆O_2x+1, with corner‐shared TeO₄ polyhedra – and specifically the Te lone‐pair electrons – facing outward in the bc plane. The Sr₆Te₆O_2x+1 latticework is helical and is layered in the b‐axis direction against sheets of corner‐shared VO₄ tetrahedra, and is linked in the c‐axis direction via individual corner‐shared SrO₈ square prisms.     

Selective Oxidation of Isobutene over CsFeCoBiMnMoOx Mixed Oxide Catalyst

Mixed oxide catalyst Cs0.1Fe2Co6BiMnMo12Ox was prepared by the coprecipitation method.Selective oxidation of isobutene was carried out in a fixed-bed reactor over Cs0.1Fe2Co6BiMnMo12Ox.The results showed that the catalyst had high catalytic activity. Under the optimum reaction conditions(n(i-C4):n(O2)=1:2-1:4, space velocity=180 h^-1, T=360℃), the yields of methacrolein and methacrylic acid can reach 80% and 8%, respectively. The total yield of liquid products (methacrolein, methacrylic acid and acetic acid) can reach about 90%.     

Reactions of M3Te7 (M = Mo, W) clusters with electrophilic reagents: Chalcogen exchange in the Te2 ligand and the first complexes of (TeS)

Reactions of triangular telluride-bridged Mo and W clusters [M₃(μ₃-Te)(μ₂-Te₂)₃(dtp)₃]⁺ (M = Mo, W; dtp = (EtO)₂PS₂) with S₂Cl₂ or Br₂ lead to Te/S exchange in the Te₂ ligands, with the formation of complexes with a novel TeS²⁻ ligand. Reaction of [W₃(μ₃-Te)(μ₂-Te₂)₃(dtp)₃]⁺ with Br₂ or S₂Cl₂ gives a mixture of complexes formulated as [W₃Te_4.25S_2.75(dtp)₃]⁺ and [W₃Te_4.30S_2.70(dtp)₃]⁺, respectively, on the basis of X-ray structural analysis. Reaction of the Mo homolog, namely [Mo₃(μ₃-Te)(μ₂-Te₂)₃(dtp)₃]⁺, with S₂Cl₂ gives rise to [Мо₃Te_4.74S_2.26((EtO)₂PS₂)₃]⁺. Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) complements the information gathered from X-ray analysis regarding the degree of Te by S substitution; moreover, detailed insights on the regioselectivity of such replacement are also obtained from ESI-MS analysis. These experimental evidences indicate that Te by S replacement in W complexes display high regioselectivity (as evidenced by the exclusive formation of a W₃Te₄S₃⁴⁺ core), the equatorial Te ligands being preferentially replaced over the Te_ax and μ₃-Te ligands. Conversely, for the Mo homologs, a broad distribution of Mo₃Te_7−xS_x⁴⁺ cluster species ranging from x = 0 to 6 is observed. Bond distance analysis as well as crystal packing trends as a function of the cluster core M₃Te_7−xS_x⁴⁺ (M = Mo, W; x = 0–6) composition are also reported.