The transformations of toluene on alumina and bifunctional catalysts

The activity of Pt, Rh, and Ni catalysts deposited on Al₂O₃ and tungsten-containing catalysts 20% H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀/ZrO₂ and 15% WO_x/ZrO₂ in the hydrogenation of toluene and toluene ring opening and isomerization in the presence of hydrogen was studied. Under experimental conditions (160–360°C, 2.2 MPa), the main reactions on Rh/Al₂O₃ were the hydrogenation of toluene into methylcyclohexane, hydrogenolysis into isoheptanes, and hydrocracking into alkanes C₁–C₆. On Pt, Rh, and Ni catalysts on carriers with strong acid properties, the isomerization of the six-membered into five-membered ring followed by hydrogenolysis (hydrocracking) of alkylcyclopentanes occurred. The yield of heptane isomers, however, did not exceed 13%. The activity of Pt and Rh catalysts on a high-acidity carrier (WO_x/ZrO₂) in hydrocracking was much higher than that of catalysts based on deposited heteropoly acid. The yields of hydrogenolysis (hydrocracking) products on Ni/WO_x/ZrO₂ were much lower than on Pt(Rh)/WO_x/ZrO₂. The highest yield of ring opening products (isoheptanes and n-heptane) was obtained with layered loading of two catalysts; it reached 58 wt % at 300°C and a 2.2 MPa pressure, which was 4.5 and 2 times higher than the yield obtained on Ni-Pt/WO_x/ZrO₂ and 2% Rh/Al₂O₃ catalysts. Hydrodemethylation was not the main direction of toluene transformations on any of the catalysts studied.     

Facile synthesis of WOx/ZrO2 catalysts using WO3·H2O precipitate as synthetic precursor of active tungsten species

Zirconia-supported tungsten oxide (WO_x/ZrO₂) catalysts were successfully synthesized using a suspension containing amorphous hydrous zirconia precipitates [ZrO_x(OH)_4-2x·yH₂O]_n and tungstate monohydrate (WO₃·H₂O) precipitates. The procedure involved the dissolution of the WO₃·H₂O precipitate during the aging process with the release of oxyanion [WO₄]^2- species, interaction of this species with the surface of the [ZrO_x(OH)_4-2x·yH₂O]_n precipitate and, formation of active WO_x species after thermal treatment. Non-bridging hydroxyl (OH^?) groups present in the [ZrO_x(OH)_4-2x·yH₂O]_n precipitate act as an active agent for the WO₃·H₂O dissolution. N₂ physisorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), temperature-programmed reduction using hydrogen (H₂-TPR), temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia (NH₃-TPD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy of adsorbed pyridine, and Raman spectroscopy were used to elucidate the catalyst structure–performance relationship. The catalytic activity was evaluated for the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) of a model fuel containing dibenzothiophene (DBT). For a fixed WO₃·H₂O content, longer aging times improved the catalyst activity, reaching a maximum when WO₃·H₂O was completely dissolved. The increase in surface area and formation of more active Zr-WO_x clusters and polytungstates are observed for the highest active catalysts. A synergetic effect between local Lewis and Brønsted acid sites seems to have contributed to the observed superior activity. The proposed strategy provides an efficient approach to produce active WO_x/ZrO₂ catalysts and may be applicable for designing other heterogeneous catalytic systems.     

Promotional effect of acidic oxide on catalytic activity and N2 selectivity over CeO2 for selective catalytic reduction of NOx by NH3

The CeO₂, CeO₂‐ZrO₂ and CeO₂‐WO₃ catalysts were prepared by hydrothermal method and used to the selective catalytic reduction of NO_x by NH₃. The addition of ZrO₂ or WO₃ into CeO₂ was favorable for pore structure, and then improved the number of active sites. Besides, the introduction of ZrO₂ into CeO₂ could improve the Lewis acid sites while WO₃ could contribute to the generation of Brønsted and Lewis acid sites, which could improve the catalytic performance and N₂ selectivity. The CeO₂‐WO₃ catalyst exhibited optimal catalytic activity with above 90% NO_x conversion performance at 220–425 °C and approximately 100% N₂ selectivity at 150–425 °C.     

Silicotungstic acid-derived WO3 composited with ZrO2 supported on SBA-15 as a highly efficient mesoporous solid acid catalyst for the alkenylation of p-xylene with phenylacetylene

Highly dispersed silicotungstic acid-derived WO₃ composited with ZrO₂ supported on SBA-15（WZ/SBA-15） as an ordered mesoporous solid acid catalyst was prepared via a facile incipient wetness impregnation（IWI） method that active ingredients,ZrO₂ and WO₃,were impregnated into the channels of SBA-15 simultaneously with a subsequent calcination process.The relationship between catalyst nature and performance was explored by high resolution transmission elec...     

Pt/WO_3/ZrO_2催化甘油选择性脱羟基制1,3-丙二醇反应的溶剂效应

 考察了不同溶剂中 Pt/WO3/ZrO2 催化剂催化甘油加氢制 1,3-丙二醇的反应性能. 结果表明, 质子溶剂乙醇和水有利于甘油转化为 1,3-丙二醇. 含有乙醇或水的二元混合溶剂表现出明显的溶剂组分协同效应, 使用混合溶剂时 1,3-丙二醇选择性超过使用单一溶剂, 而且混合溶剂的组成对反应性能影响很大.     

Acidic properties of V2O5-WO3/ZrO2 catalysts

The adsorption of pyridine on V₂O₅−WO₃/ZrO₂ has been studied by FTIR. In V₂O₅/ZrO₂ (2 wt.%), the number of both Br?nsted and Lewis acidic sites increased with the addition of WO₃, while in V₂O₅/ZrO₂ (5 wt.%), Br?nsted sites increased and Lewis sites did not change.     

WO_3对MnO_x-CeO_2/ZrO_2-TiO_2整体式催化剂NH_3选择性催化还原NO_x性能的影响

以ZrO2-TiO2为载体,MnOx-CeO2为活性组分,WO3为助剂制备了MnOx-CeO2/WO3/ZrO2-TiO2整体式催化剂,考察了添加不同质量分数的WO3对低温氨选择性催化还原(NH3-SCR)氮氧化物反应性能的影响.通过低温N2吸附-脱附,X射线衍射(XRD),X射线光电子能谱(XPS),NH3程序升温脱附(NH3-TPD)等手段对催化剂进行表征.实验结果表明,与未添加WO3的催化剂相比,含有10.0%(w)WO3的催化剂具有较好的织构性能,且具有较多的中强酸位,较好的氧化性能,表现出良好的NH3-SCR活性和较宽的活性温度窗口(空速为10000h-1时,在144-374℃之间,NOx转化率为90%以上),该催化剂在低温净化氮氧化物中具有潜在的应用前景.     

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.     

Superacids Based on Zirconium Dioxide

The synthesis of the superacidic materials SO ₄ ²⁻ /ZrO₂ and WO₃/ZrO₂ is examined. The structure of their acidic centers and their activity in the isomerization and acylation of hydrocarbons are discussed.__________Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Eksperimental’naya Khimiya, Vol. 41, No. 3, pp. 156–165, May–June, 2005.     

Catalytic Performance of Re/Ga2O3/WO3/ZrO2 Catalyst for n-Hexane Isomerization

A series of Re/Ga₂O₃/WO₃/ZrO₂ catalysts were prepared by the impregnation method. The crystalline structure, redox, and acid site distribution of the catalysts were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, temperature-programmed reduction of H₂, and temperature-programmed desorption of NH₃. Their catalytic performance for n-hexane isomerization was studied. The results showed that the addition of Re greatly affected the redox properties and the acid site distribution of the catalysts. Owing to the presence of Re, n-hexane isomerization was catalyzed by metal and acid sites, and thus the conversion of n-hexane and the selectivity for 2,2-dimethylbutane were significantly increased. Under the conditions of 195 °C, 1.0 MPa, LHSV = 1.0 h⁻¹, and n(H₂)/n(C₆) = 2.0, the conversion of n-hexane over 1.0%Re/1.0%Ga₂O₃/WO₃/ZrO₂ is 84.8%, and the selectivities for 2,2-dimethylbutane, i-hexane, and cracking products (C_5-) are 20%, 97.7%, and 2.1%, respectively. The catalyst is stable during 150 h operation.     

Preparation and characterization of H<Subscript>3</Subscript>PW<Subscript>12</Subscript>O<Subscript>40</Subscript>/ZrO<Subscript>2</Subscript> catalyst for carbonation of methanol into dimethyl carbonate

A H₃PW₁₂O₄₀/ZrO₂ catalyst for effective dimethyl carbonate (DMC) formation via methanol carbonation was prepared using the sol–gel method. X-ray photoelectron spectra showed that reactive and dominant (63%) W(VI) species, in WO₃ or H₂WO₄, enhanced the catalytic performances of the supported ZrO₂. The mesoporous structure of H₃PW₁₂O₄₀/ZrO₂ was identified by nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms. In particular, partial sintering of catalyst particles in the duration of methanol carbonation caused a decrease in the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area of the catalyst from 39 to 19 m²/g. The strong acidity of H₃PW₁₂O₄₀/ZrO₂ was confirmed by the desorption peak observed at 415 °C in NH₃ temperature-programmed desorption curve. At various reaction temperatures (T?=?110, 170, and 220 °C) and CO₂/N₂ volumetric flow rate ratios (CO₂/N₂?=?1/4, 1/7, and 1/9), the calculated catalytic performances showed that the optimal methanol conversion, DMC selectivity, and DMC yield were 4.45, 89.93, and 4.00%, respectively, when T?=?170 °C and CO₂/N₂?=?1/7. Furthermore, linear regression of the pseudo-first-order model and Arrhenius equation deduced the optimal rate constant (4.24?×?10^?3 min^?1) and activation energy (E_a?=?15.54 kJ/mol) at 170 °C with CO₂/N₂?=?1/7 which were favorable for DMC formation.     

制备方法对Al2O3掺杂Pt/WO3-ZrO2催化剂上正庚烷异构化反应的影响

采用恒pH法和非恒pH法制备了Al₂O₃掺杂的Pt/WO₃/ZrO₂催化剂,并用N₂吸附-脱附、X射线衍射、紫外-可见漫反射、CO化学吸附、X射线光电子能谱、²⁷Al魔角旋转核磁共振和吡啶吸附红外等技术对催化剂进行了表征.结果表明,相比于非恒pH法制备的催化剂,恒pH法制备的催化剂具有较高的比表面积和Pt分散度,在H₂气氛中产生更多的B酸位,从而表现出更高的催化正庚烷临氢异构化反应活性; 在200℃和质量空速0.9h^-1的反应条件下,正庚烷转化率达70.0%,明显高于非恒pH法制备的催化剂(43.5%).     

An investigation on the assembling of WO3 particles on the matrix of silica solution

A facile way to prepare modified WO₃ structure by silica support through sol–gel method is reported. The WO₃/SiO₂ complex film was synthesized from a two steps process and dip-coating method. The films were characterized with laser particle analyzer, IR, Raman. The studies of gelation time and particle size distribution of WO₃/SiO₂ sol indicate that the silica addition could largely reduce the polycondensation of WO₃ clusters. The reaction between WO₃ and SiO₂ were further systematically investigated using IR spectra, and an insight of this reaction was illuminated. Results reveal that Si–OH in SiO₂ sols tended to crosslink with WO₃ at the corner-sharing W–O sites, by which only edge-sharing WO_x clusters could be detected. This modified the WO₃ structure was also approved by the Raman spectra, TEM and AFM images. Moreover, gas sensing properties of the WO₃/SiO₂ films were tested. The assembled WO₃ films exhibited more stable gas sensing stability than pure WO₃ films.     

Determination of oxygen in oxides by carrier gas hot extraction analysis with simultaneous COx detection

The determination of oxygen by carrier gas hot extraction is the most popular method for oxygen analysis, but its application to high oxygen contents in oxides requires a critical look at the basic assumptions of the method. The process was studied for various oxides (Al₂O₃, Bi₂O₃, Cr₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, MoO₃, NiO, TiO₂, WO₃, Y₂O₃, and ZrO₂) using a modern analyser with IR-detectors for CO₂ and CO. There was a difference specific to oxides that must be known to get the required analytical results with high precision and accuracy. High amounts of CO₂ were formed particularly from Bi₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, MoO₃, NiO, and WO₃. The reaction rate can be controlled with delayed heating of the furnace, so that an oxide sample weight of up to 100 mg can be used. Received: 13 April 1999 / Revised: 24 June 1999 / Accepted: 28 June 1999     

Structural properties and state of the surface layer of zirconium dioxide modified by tungstate anions

A tetragonal metastable phase of zirconium dioxide formed after the addition of tungstate anions (>13 mol %) to the hydroxide precursor by different methods with heating (600–700°C), as revealed by X-ray diffraction analysis and X-ray photoelectron and IR spectroscopy. The W⁶⁺ and W⁵⁺ cations formed a solid solution with ZrO₂. On the surface of the solid solution, the tungsten cations formed tungstate clusters (?WO _x ?)n. The formation of the WO₃ phase was observed at concentrations of tungstate anions higher than 17.6 mol % or at temperatures of 850–870°C.     

Determination of oxygen in oxides by carrier gas hot extraction analysis with simultaneous COx detection

The determination of oxygen by carrier gas hot extraction is the most popular method for oxygen analysis, but its application to high oxygen contents in oxides requires a critical look at the basic assumptions of the method. The process was studied for various oxides (Al₂O₃, Bi₂O₃, Cr₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, MoO₃, NiO, TiO₂, WO₃, Y₂O₃, and ZrO₂) using a modern analyser with IR-detectors for CO₂ and CO. There was a difference specific to oxides that must be known to get the required analytical results with high precision and accuracy. High amounts of CO₂ were formed particularly from Bi₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, MoO₃, NiO, and WO₃. The reaction rate can be controlled with delayed heating of the furnace, so that an oxide sample weight of up to 100 mg can be used. Received: 13 April 1999 / Revised: 24 June 1999 / Accepted: 28 June 1999     

Analysis of Acidic Properties of Zeolitic and Non-Zeolitic Solid Acid Catalysts Using Temperature-Programmed Desorption of Ammonia

A method of ammonia temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) for analysis of acidic property of a solid was improved by introduction of a water vapor treatment method and development of a theory for calculation of ammonia adsorption heat from the TPD profile. The improved method was applied to various solid acid catalysts to establish relationships between the acidic properties and catalytic performances for various acid-catalyzed reactions. Here, examples of the applications to some important acid catalysts are reviewed. The exact analysis of acidic property of Y zeolite and its change by such modifications as steaming and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) treatment gave a new interpretation on the generation of alkane (paraffin) cracking activity on an ultra stable Y (USY) zeolite. The surface density and strength of acid sites on WO₃/ZrO₂ and SO₄ ^2–/ZrO₂ catalysts were determined, and their relations with catalytic activities for Friedel–Crafts type alkylation and skeletal isomerization of alkane were found.     

Preparation and Characterisation of Nano-Structured WO<Subscript>3</Subscript>-TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> Layers for Photoelectrochromic Devices

Nano-structured WO₃-TiO₂ layers were prepared by the sol-gel route. To obtain transparent, porous and crack free layers up to 0.8 μ m with a single dipping cycle a templating strategy was used. As a template three-dimensionally network based on organically modified silane was introduced to the WO₃ and TiO₂ sols. The WO₃ layers were dip-coated onto the conductive glass substrate (TCO) and the TiO₂ layers on the top of the WO₃ layer. The morphology and the structure of the layers were determined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDXS), Auger and Infrared spectroscopy. SEM image of the WO₃-TiO₂ layer confirmed the nano-porosity of the layers and give the size of the particles of about 10 nm for TiO₂ and 30 nm for WO₃ layer. Further analysis indicated that the titanium sol penetrates the WO₃ layer. Particles in the WO₃ layer consist of a crystalline monoclinic WO₃ core surrounded by a 5–10 nm amorphous phase consisting of WO₃, TiO₂ and SiO₂. The WO₃-TiO₂ layers were used to assemble all solid state photoelectrochromic (PE) devices. Under 1 sun irradiation (1000 W/m²) the visible transmittance of the PE device changes from 62% to 1.6%. The colouring and bleaching processes last about 10 minutes.     

WO3/MO2 (M = Zr, Sn, Ti) heterogeneous acid catalysts: Synthesis, study, and use in cumene hydroperoxide decomposition

Thirty (5–40)% WO₃/MO₂ (M = Zr, Ti, Sn), heterogeneous acidic catalysts have been synthesized by two methods, specifically, via homogeneous acid solutions and from solutions brought to pH 9 with ammonia, both followed by calcination at 600–900°C. The catalysts have been characterized by IR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy, and their aqueous washings have been analyzed. Their acidity has been determined by the thermal analysis of samples containing adsorbed pyridine, and in terms of the proton affinity scale. Catalytic activities have been compared for cumene hydroperoxide (CHP) decomposition at 40°C in cumene and acetone. For all M, the catalysts are one type and contain W in strongly and weakly bound states, the latter being a polyoxometalate that can be washed off. Both tungstate phases are active in acid catalysis. Brønsted acid sites with a broad strength distribution have been found. The strongest of them are heteropolyacid protons. The catalysts 30% WO₃/SnO₂ and 20% WO₃/ZrO₂ (in acetone) and 10–20% WO₃/TiO₂ (in cumene) are the most active in CHP decomposition, and their activity is not related to their total acidity. Phases containing W⁶⁺ that form during the high-temperature synthesis are responsible for the high acidity, and additional protons that may appear owing to W⁶⁺ reduction can play only a minor role.     

Cyclohexane transformations over metal oxide catalysts. 1. Effect of the nature of metal and support on the catalytic activity in cyclohexane ring opening

The activities of monometallic Pt-, Ru-, and Rh-containing catalysts supported on Al₂O₃, Al₂O₃—F, SiO₂, WO₃/ZrO₂, and La₂Î₃/ZrO₂, in cyclohexane ring opening to form n-hexane were studied. The most active catalyst is Rh/Al₂O₃. Cyclohexane hydrogenolysis to n-hexane also occurs over the Pt/Al_;>2O₃ and Pt/La₂Î₃/ZrO₂ catalysts. Ring opening over the Ru catalysts proceeds at significantly lower temperatures (210—230 °C) than over the Pt and Rh catalysts (350—400 °C), but the ruthenium systems are less selective for n-hexane formation than Rh/Al₂O₃ catalysts. The effects of acid-basic properties of the support and the reaction conditions on the activities of the catalytic systems in cyclohexane ring opening was studied.