Stochastic bi-resonance in non-isothermal carbon monoxide catalytic oxidation system

The Pt(110)/CO O2 system subject to reaction heat, heat conduction and radiative heat transfer is non-isothermal and its temperature varies in time and space. In this paper, taking support temperature (ST) as the control parameter, the effect of the ST fluctuations in the oscillatory dynamics of the non-isothermal Pt(110)/CO O2 system is numerically studied. It is found that the ST fluctuations may induce stochastic oscillations and the oscillations exhibit stochastic bi-resonance (SBR) with the change of the strength or correlation time of the fluctuations. This result shows that the temperature fluctuations may enhance the chemical reaction oscillations. Moreover, the system can selectively and repeatedly employ the temperature fluctuations to enhance its reaction oscillations. It is also shown when the distance of the ST temperature to the oscillatory region increases a little, the effect of the temperature fluctuations would obviously weaken.     

Hierarchical Ni−Al hydrotalcite supported Pt catalyst for efficient catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde at room temperature

Catalytic oxidation at room temperature is recognized as the most promising method for formaldehyde (HCHO) removal. Pt-based catalysts are the optimal catalyst for HCHO decomposition at room temperature. Herein, flower-like hierarchical Pt/NiAl-LDHs catalysts with different [Ni²⁺]/[Al³⁺] molar ratios were synthesized via hydrothermal method followed by NaBH₄ reduction of Pt precursor at room temperature. The flower-like hierarchical Pt/NiAl-LDHs were composed of interlaced nanoplates and metallic Pt nanoparticles (NPs) approximately 3–4 nm in diameter were loaded on the surface of the Pt/NiAl-LDHs with high dispersion. The as-prepared Pt/NiAl21 nanocomposite was highly efficient in catalyzing oxidation of HCHO into CO₂ at room temperature. The high activity of the hierarchical Pt/NiAl21 nanocomposite was maintained after seven recycle tests, suggesting the high stability of the catalyst. Based on in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) studies, a reaction mechanism was put forward about HCHO decomposition at room temperature. This work provides new insights into designing and fabricating high-performance catalysts for efficient indoor air purification.     

Structural evolution of Pt/ceria–zirconia TWC catalysts during the oxidation of carbon monoxide

The structural evolution of two Pt/ceria–zirconia catalysts, characterized by different amounts of supported Pt, was monitored by in situ X-ray diffraction during the anaerobic oxidation of CO at different temperatures. In a first phase, oxygen coming from the surface layers of the ceria–zirconia mixed oxide is consumed and no structural variation of the support is observed. After this induction time, bulk reduction of Pt/ceria–zirconia takes place as a step-like process, while the CO₂ production continues at a nearly constant rate. This behavior is totally different from that of the metal-free support in similar reaction conditions, that show a gradual bulk reduction. In repeated oxidation–reduction cycles, it was observed that the induction time in Pt/ceria–zirconia is a function of the thermal history, of the amount of supported Pt and of the structural evolution of the samples.     

Ni–Al hydrotalcite-like material as the catalyst precursors for the dry reforming of methane at low temperature

Nickel–aluminium and magnesium–aluminium hydrotalcites were prepared by co-precipitation and subsequently submitted to calcination. The mixed oxides obtained from the thermal decomposition of the synthesized materials were characterized by XRD, H₂-TPR, N₂ sorption and elemental analysis and subsequently tested in the reaction of methane dry reforming (DRM) in the presence of excess of methane (CH₄/CO₂/Ar = 2/1/7). DMR in the presence of the nickel-containing hydrotalcite-derived material showed CH₄ and CO₂ conversions of ca. 50% at 550 °C. The high values of the H₂/CO molar ratio indicate that at 550 °C methane decomposition was strongly influencing the DRM process. The sample reduced at 900 °C showed better catalytic performance than the sample activated at 550 °C. The catalytic performance in isothermal conditions from 550 °C to 750 °C was also determined.     

Selective catalytic reduction of NO with CO on Pt/W–Ce–Zr catalysts

Various Pt catalysts (Pt/ZrO₂, Pt/CeO₂, Pt/CeZrO, Pt/WO₃/ZrO₂ and Pt/WO₃/CeZrO) were prepared and characterized, and their catalytic reduction reactions of NO by CO, with or without the presence of excess oxygen, were investigated. The results of temperature-programmed experiments showed that CO could be easily oxidized over Pt/CeO₂ and Pt/CeZrO while the introduction of WO₃ into the catalyst (Pt/WO₃/CeZrO) inhibited the reduction of catalyst surface; NO could not dissociate over those catalysts in oxidized state but after CO reduction at a low temperature, NO dissociation took place only over Pt/CeO₂ and Pt/CeZrO catalysts. For NO + CO reaction, those easily reduced catalysts Pt/CeO₂ and Pt/CeZrO exhibited better catalytic performances, and NO could be rapidly converted below 350 °C. For the reaction with the presence of excess O₂, the NO conversions were significantly inhibited, but better NO conversions were obtained over the tungstate-contained catalysts when compared with Pt/CeO₂ and Pt/CeZrO. The higher activities of Pt/W–Ce–Zr catalysts were attributed to their high acidities.     

Effect the conditions of the acid–thermal modification of clinoptilolite have on the catalytic properties of palladium–copper complexes anchored on it in the reaction of carbon monoxide oxidation

The dependence of the physicochemical and structural–adsorption properties of natural and acid–thermal modified clinoptilolite, and of Pd(II)–Cu(II) catalysts based on them, on the duration of acid–thermal modification is investigated. The samples under study are described via XRD and thermal gravimetric (DTG and DTA) analysis, IR, DR UV–Vis, EPR spectroscopy, and water vapor adsorption. Values of both the specific surface area (S_sp) and pH of aqueous suspensions are determined. The resulting catalysts are tested in the reaction of low-temperature carbon monoxide oxidation with air oxygen. A conclusion is drawn about the nature of surface bimetallic Pd(II)–Cu(II) complexes. The greatest catalytic activity is shown by complexes based on clinoptilolite and modified with 3 M HNO₃ for 0.5 and 1 h.     

Bimetallic Cu–Pt/nanoporous carbon composite as an efficient catalyst for methanol oxidation

A novel bimetallic Cu–Pt nanoparticle supported onto Cu/indirectly carbonized nanoporous carbon composite (Cu–Pt/ICNPCC) was prepared through a two-step process: first, carbonization of furfuryl alcohol-infiltrated MOF-199 [metal–organic framework Cu₃(BTC)₂ (BTC?=?1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylate)], without removing the Cu metal with HF aqueous solution; second, the partial galvanic replacement reaction (GRR) of Cu nanoparticles by Pt^IV upon immersion in a platinum(IV) chloride solution. The synthesized materials characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and electrochemical methods. The EDS result revealed that part of Cu nanoparticles have been substituted by Pt nanoparticles after GRR. The methanol oxidation at the surface of Cu–Pt/ICNPCC was investigated by cyclic voltammetry method in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ and indicated good electro-catalytic activity towards methanol oxidation (E_p?=?0.85 V vs. NHE and j_f?=?1.00 mA cm^?2). It is suggested that this improvement is attributed to the effect of proper Cu/ICNPCC for fine dispersion, efficient adhesion, and prevention of Pt coalescing.     

Catalytic oxidation of NO over Mn–Co–Ce–Ox catalysts: effect of reaction conditions

Manganese–cobalt–cerium oxide (Mn–Co–Ce–Ox) catalysts were synthesized by the co-precipitation method and tested for activity in low-temperature catalytic oxidation of NO in the presence of excess O₂. With the best Mn–Co–Ce mixed-oxide catalyst, approximately 80 % NO conversion was achieved at 150 °C and a space velocity of 35,000 h^?1. The effect of reaction conditions (reaction temperature, volume fractions of NO and O₂, gas hourly space velocity (GHSV), and catalyst stability) was investigated. The optimum reaction temperature was 150 °C. Increasing the O₂ content above 3 % results in almost no improvement of NO oxidation. This catalyst enables highly effective removal of NO within a wide range of GHSV. Furthermore, the stability of the Me–Co–Ce–Ox catalyst was excellent; no noticeable decrease of NO conversion was observed in 40 h.     

High temperature oxidation of Cr–Mo–V tool steel in carbon dioxide

This study aims to examine the oxidation resistance and kinetics of Cr, Mo, and V containing tool steel (Calmax) when exposed in CO₂ high temperature environment by thermogravimetric measurements, X-ray diffraction analysis, and microscopic observation. The tool steel samples begin to oxidize at 480 °C while over 600 °C, the oxidation rate increases significantly. Finally, at 900 °C, the oxidation rate is significantly high. The activation energy of the oxidation was calculated as 160.1 kJ mol^?1. Microscopically, the thickness of the scale was found to increase with the exposure temperature, and the as formed scales consisted of two distinguishable oxide layers.     

Improved catalytic activity and N2 selectivity of Fe–Mn–O x catalyst for selective catalytic reduction of NO by NH3 at low temperature

Research on Chemical Intermediates - FeO x , MnO x and Fe–Mn–O x catalysts were prepared by the co-precipitation method and used for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO x by...     

Electrocatalytic oxidation of formic acid on functional MWCNTs supported nanostructured Pd–Au catalyst

In this work, PdAu nanocatalysts with different weight ratio of Pd and Au supported on functional multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) were prepared, and their electrocatalytic activity for the oxidation of formic acid was also studied. The electrocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The electrochemical results showed that the 4Pd1Au/f-MWCNTs (by weight) catalyst, exhibited distinctly higher activity and better stability in formic acid electrooxidation than the Pd/f-MWCNTs catalyst. The Nano-Au improves potentially the performance of Pd-based electrocatalysts for the direct formic acid fuel cells (DFAFCs).     

Surfactant effects on methanol oxidation at Pt–Ru/C coated glassy carbon electrode

The role of surfactants, cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB), sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and Triton X-100 (in the catalyst), on methanol oxidation at commercial 50:50 Pt–Ru/C catalyst-coated glassy carbon has been studied using cyclic voltammetry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Surfactant containing catalysts showed a considerable reduction in the methanol oxidation potential. In terms of oxidation potential, better results (lower methanol oxidation potential) were observed in the order SDS > Triton X-100 > CTAB > no surfactant. SEM studies on the catalyst ink showed better homogeneity in the sample prepared using surfactant. This indicates better Pt Pt contact, which is likely to favour methanol adsorption and its oxidation. Hence, lowering of oxidation potentials for methanol oxidation could be seen with use of surfactants. Results of FT-IR on the catalyst ink showed definite changes in the frequencies in the case of Pt–Ru/C containing surfactants indicating definite interaction between catalyst and surfactant. Catalysts, with and without surfactants, yielded linear plots of concentration vs peak currents for methanol oxidation (0–2 M). With surfactant containing catalysts, reduction in methanol oxidation current was observed, and the order followed was the reverse of the above.     

Pd/Ce/Al/蜂窝陶瓷催化剂制备方法的研究

本文应用溶胶－凝胶技术对蜂窝陶瓷表面进行涂层,然后负载活性组分,以CO氧化作模型反应,考察了催化剂干燥方法,浸涂原液类型以及助剂CeO2对汽车尾气净化催化剂活性的影响,并应用TPR、XPS等手段对其进行表征,由催化剂活性测试结果表明,干燥方法对催化剂活性影响不大,加入分散剂的氧化铝溶胶作浸渍原液的催化活性最高,同时活性评价实验结果还表明,加入CeO2作助剂的催化剂的活性明显提高,这可能是由于PdO与CeO2之间发生的协同效应所致,XPS谱图结果显示,CeO2与PdO之间存在协同作用,且Pd处于较高的氧化状态,这可能起因于从Pd到Ce的电子转移作用,Ce处于较低的还原状态,导致Ce-O键结合强度的降低。H2－TPR表征结果同样证实了PdO与CeO2之间存在协同效应,CeO2的引入,促进了PdO的还原,而PdO的存在降低了CeO2表面氧的还原温度,同时此现象也支持了XPS结论。     

Glycerol steam reforming over Ni–Fe–Ce/Al2O3 catalyst for hydrogen production

Research on Chemical Intermediates - In this study, we focused on the catalytic activity, stability, and kinetics of glycerol steam reforming (GSR) for the hydrogen production over...     

Anodic oxidation of the Ti–13Nb–13Zr alloy

This work presents the results of the investigations on the electropolishing and anodic oxidation of the Ti–13Nb–13Zr titanium alloy. Electropolishing was conducted in the solution containing ammonium fluoride and sulfuric acid, whereas the solution of phosphoric acid was used for anodic oxidation of the alloy. The influence of electropolishing and anodization process parameters on the texture (scanning electron microscopy (SEM)) and chemical composition (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)) of the surface layer was established. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in 5 % NaCl solution was used for the determination of the corrosion resistance of the alloy.     

Preparation of carbon supported Pd–P catalyst with high content of element phosphorus and its electrocatalytic performance for formic acid oxidation

The carbon supported Pd–P (Pd–P/C) anodic catalyst in direct formic acid fuel cell (DFAFC) was prepared with a novel phosphorus reduction method. The Pd–P/C catalyst obtained possesses the high content of P⁰ in the alloying state. Because alloying P⁰ could decrease the 3d electron density of Pd and the adsorption affinity of CO and H on Pd, alloying P⁰ would promote the formic acid (FA) oxidation through the direct pathway. Therefore, the electrocatalytic performance of the Pd–P/C catalyst for the FA oxidation is much better than that of the Pd/C catalyst.     

Promoting effect of potassium and calcium additives to cerium–zirconium oxide catalysts for the complete oxidation of carbon monoxide

The effect of potassium and calcium additives on the catalytic activity of the Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂ system in the reaction of CO oxidation was studied. With the use of X-ray diffraction analysis, it was found that the Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂ and Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂–Ca,K samples contained a mixed oxide of cerium and zirconium; the presence of the independent phases of potassium and calcium compounds in the modified system was not detected. With the use of the low-temperature adsorption–desorption of nitrogen, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and temperature-programmed reduction, it was established that the Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂–Ca,K system (in spite of the fact that its specific surface area was lower than that of Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂) contained more active oxygen on the surface; peroxide and superoxide complexes formed upon the chemisorption of O₂ can act as active oxygen species. This can be the reason for a higher efficiency of the Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂–Ca,K system in comparison with that of the unmodified oxide. The results obtained indicate that the ash impurities of Ca and K can increase the catalytic activity of the biomorphic mixed oxides Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂ prepared with the use of sawdust as a template.     

Synthesis and characterization of bimetallic Pt–Fe/polypyrrole–carbon catalyst as DMFC anode catalyst

A novel synthesis route, concerning in situ interfacial polymerization of pyrrole on carbon black and following co-deposition of Pt and Fe on polypyrrole–carbon support, is developed to prepare the bimetallic Pt–Fe/polypyrrole–carbon catalyst. In this synthesis process, ferrous precursor simultaneously functions as an oxidant for the polymerization of pyrrole. The Pt–Fe/polypyrrole–carbon catalyst shows improved catalytic activity towards methanol oxidation compared to commercial Pt/C catalyst, which may be of great potential in direct methanol fuel cells.     

Investigation of concentration hysteresis in methane oxidation on bimetallic Pt–Pd/Al2O3 catalyst by in situ XPS and mass spectrometry

A combination of in situ XPS and mass spectrometry was used to investigate concentration hysteresis in the low- temperature oxidation of methane over a bimetallic Pt–Pd catalyst. It was shown that a decrease in the oxygen concentration leads to a sharp increase in the catalytic activity of the sample under study. The transition of the catalyst to a high/low activity state occurs due to the partial reduction/oxidation of the active component, with both platinum and palladium participating in the methane oxidation reaction.