Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with Methane

The removal of nitrogen oxides from exhaust gases has attracted great attention in recent years, and many approaches have been developed depending on the application. Methane. the main component of natural gas, has great potential as a NO reductant. In this paper, a number of catalysts previous reported for this catalytic reduction of NO have been reviewed, including a direct comparison of the relative activities and effective factors of the catalysts. Reaction mechanisnls have also been explored preliminarily.     

Synthesis of Heptagon-Containing Polyarenes by Catalytic C−H Activation

Nanocarbons incorporating non-hexagonal aromatic rings - such as five-, seven-, and eight-membered rings - have various intriguing physical properties such as curved structures, unique one-dimensional packing, and promising magnetic, optical, and conductivity properties. Herein, we report an efficient synthetic approach to polycyclic aromatics containing seven-membered rings via a palladium-catalyzed intramolecular Ar−H/Ar−Br coupling. In addition to all-hydrocarbon scaffolds, heteroatom-embedded heptagon-containing polyarenes can be efficiently constructed with this method. Rhodium- and palladium-catalyzed sequential six- and seven-membered ring formations also afford complex heptagon-containing molecular nanocarbons from readily available arylacetylenes and biphenyl boronic acids. Detailed mechanistic analysis by DFT calculations showed the feasibility of seven-membered ring formation by a concerted metalation-deprotonation mechanism. This reaction can serve as a template for the synthesis of a wide range of seven-membered ring-containing molecular nanocarbons.     

Time-Resolved Mn2+−NO and NO−NO Distance Measurements Reveal That Catalytic Asymmetry Regulates Alternating Access in an ABC Transporter**

ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters shuttle diverse substrates across biological membranes. Transport is often achieved through a transition between an inward-facing (IF) and an outward-facing (OF) conformation of the transmembrane domains (TMDs). Asymmetric nucleotide-binding sites (NBSs) are present among several ABC subfamilies and their functional role remains elusive. Here we addressed this question using concomitant NO−NO, Mn²⁺−NO, and Mn²⁺−Mn²⁺ pulsed electron–electron double-resonance spectroscopy of TmrAB in a time-resolved manner. This type-IV ABC transporter undergoes a reversible transition in the presence of ATP with a significantly faster forward transition. The impaired degenerate NBS stably binds Mn²⁺−ATP, and Mn²⁺ is preferentially released at the active consensus NBS. ATP hydrolysis at the consensus NBS considerably accelerates the reverse transition. Both NBSs fully open during each conformational cycle and the degenerate NBS may regulate the kinetics of this process.     

Influence of Sulfation on the Catalytic Activity of Ni-ZrO2 for NO Reduction with Propane in Excess Oxygen

Selective catalytic reduction （SCR） of nitric oxide with propane in excess oxygen was investigated on Ni-ZrO2 （NZ） and sulfated Ni-ZrO2 （SNZ）, prepared by coprecipitation from a mixture of nickel nitrate-zirconium oxychloride followed by modifying with （NH4）2SO4. It was found that sulfated Ni-ZrO2 catalyst showed higher activity for the SCR of NO with propane than that of Ni-ZrO2. The structural and surface properties of catalysts were studied by XRD, BET, SEM and FT-IR of pyridine adsorption. The experimental results indicated that the modification of （NH4）2SO4 resulted in the generation of strong BrOnsted and Lewis acid sites and promoted the dispersion of the Ni species, which could lead to higher NO conversion and propane efficiency in NO reduction.     

Polymers to Selectively Remove Oxidizing Anions from Non-Oxidizing Anions and NO3 − and NO2 − and NO2 − From Polluted Waters

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A copolymer of 1-phenyl-2-diethylaminoethyl-p-aminobenzoate and polyvinyl-benzyl chloride was found to have a greater capacity for NO₃ ^? and NO₂ ^? than a previously reported nitron polymer but did not react as rapidly. The resin is readily regenerated with NH₄OH or NH₄Cl and is not affected by the pH of the water over the range of 4–10.

A copolymer of 1-(4′-nitrophenyl)-2-diethyl aminoethyl-p-nitrobenzoate and polyvinylbenzyl chloride was found to react nearly as fast as the nitron polymer and have a larger capacity for NO₃ ^? and NO₂ ^?.     

Magic Clusters PtMg2,3H5− Facilitated by Local σ-Aromaticity

The concept of local aromaticity has been successfully utilized in understanding the stability of certain atomic clusters. However, all the skeleton atoms in these clusters are covered by at least one local aromatic feature, collectively making the multiple local aromaticities coexist globally. Herein we show the robustness of local aromaticity as a tool for the discovery of novel magic clusters: not all of the skeleton atoms need to be covered by an aromatic feature to make the cluster magic. In this study, the PtMg_2,3H₅⁻ cluster anions are generated by a unique high-current pulsed discharge ion source and found to be magic numbers using mass spectrometry. Photoelectron spectroscopy and calculations confirm that only the PtH₄²⁻ kernels in these clusters are locally aromatic. Based on these results, we propose that local aromaticity can be gainfully utilized as a new potential magic rule in the search for magic numbers.     

Zur Kenntnis der Salpetersäure. X Methoden zur Gasanalyse im System N2−NO−NO2−N2O4−N2O3−HNO2−HNO3

Zusammenfassung Es werden vier Methoden zur Analyse einer Gasmischung N₂–NO–NO₂–N₂O₄–N₂O₃–HNO₂ besprochen und ihre Bedeutung für die Bestimmung der einzelnen Molekelarten kritisch auseinandergesetzt. Nach keiner der Methoden kann man den Gehalt an Salpetriger Säure und Salpetersäure neben den Oxyden des Stickstoffes auffinden. Aus diesem Grunde ist die Analyse der genannten Gasmischung nach den vier Methoden allgemein nicht genau durchführbar.Mit 1 Abbildung.Herrn Prof. Dr.A. Skrabal zum 75. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

Separation of15N by chemical exchange in NO, NO2−HNO3 system under pressure

The basic isotopic exchange reaction is responsible for the separation of¹⁵N in the Nitrox system that between gaseous nitrogen oxides and aqueous nitric acid with a single stage separation factor α=1.055 for 10M nitric acid, at 25°C and atmospheric pressure takes place. In order to know what happens in¹⁵N separation at higher pressure, when the isotopic transport between two phases is improved, a stainless steel laboratory experimental plant with a 1000 mm long × 18 mm i.d. column, packed with triangular wire springs 1.8×1.8×0.2 mm², was utilised. At 1.5 atm (absolute), and 2.36 ml·cm⁻²·min⁻¹ flow rate HETP was 7% smaller than at atmospheric pressure and 1.5 times smaller flow rate. HETP at 3.14 ml·cm⁻²·min⁻¹ flow rate and 1.8 atm is practically equal with that obtained at atmospheric pressure and 2 times smaller flow rate. The operation of the¹⁵N separation plant at 1.8 atm (absolute), instead of atmospheric pressure, will permit doubling of the 10M nitric acid flow rate and of¹⁵N production of the given column.     

Investigation and Application of Polarographic Catalytic Wave of Oxygen Reduction Caused by Mefenamic Acid

The polarographic catalytic wave of oxygen reduction caused by mefenamic acid (MA) with redox properties was reported in this paper. The electrochemical process of the catalytic wave was proposed that the superoxide anion O(?) was generated polarographically and the dismutation of the O(?) was catalyzed by MA to reproduce O_2 and H_2O_2. This explained chemically the scavenging of the O_2~- by MA im biomedical area. Based on the catalytic wave, a new method for the determination of MA by single-sweep polarography was developed.     

Pd／Sulfated Alumina： a Novel Catalyst for Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with Methane

Recently ,muchattentionhasbeendirectedtotheselectivecatalyticreduction (SCR)ofNOwithmethaneasreductant[1,2 ] .Pd basedcatalystshavebeenfoundtobeactiveforthereaction[3～ 6 ] .Howev er,theperformanceofthePd basedcatalystsforthisreactiondependsstronglyonthenatureofthesup ports[3,4 ] .Sofar ,onlyacidiczeolites[3,4 ] andacidiczirconia[4～ 6 ] havebeenshowntobetheeffectivesup portsforthePd basedcatalysts .Incontrast,Pd/γ Al2 O3,whichisoneofthemostwidelyusedthree waycatalystsatpresent[7] ,exhibi…     

Catalytic reduction of NO by CO over Pd — doped Perovskite-type catalysts

The perovskite type oxides (nominal formula LaTi_0.5Mg_0.5O₃) with addition of Pd were prepared by annealing the ethanol solution of precursors in nitrogen flow at 1200°C and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and temperature programmed desorption of NO (NO-TPD). Their activity was evaluated for NO reduction by CO under stoichiometric and oxidizing conditions and for direct decomposition of NO. Pd substituted samples exhibited high NO reduction activity and selectivity towards N₂. Nearly complete elimination of NO was achieved at 200°C. Two simultaneous reactions, NO reduction by CO and direct decomposition of NO as well as two forms of NO adsorption were observed on the surface of Pd substituted perovskite samples. The distribution of Pd in different catalytically active sites or complexes on at the catalyst surface may be responsible for the proceeding of two reactions: NO reduction with CO and direct NO decomposition.      

Sn-Mediated Catalytic Asymmetric Reduction of Carbonyl Groups by Sodium Borohydride(or Sodium Borodeuteride)

Two remarkable reducing agents NaBH_4 (or NaBD_4)/SnCl_2(orSnCl_4·2Et_2O) with chiral ligands are applied to the asymmetricreduction of carbonyl compounds with excellent chemical yieldsand enantioselective excesses.     

Fe Promotion Effect in Mn/USY for Low-temperature Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with NH3

SCR of NO with NH3 is considered to be the most effective process for the treatment of stack gases from stationary sources1. The commercial catalysts for NH3-SCR are V2O5/TiO2 (anatase) promoted with either WO3 or MoO32-5. Although the vanadium- based cat…     

The Reduction of CS2N3 − Ion In Acidic Solution

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The electrochemical behaviour of 1, 2, 3, 4-thiatriazol-5-thiolate CS₂N₃ ^? ion in acidic solutions has been investigated. A cathodic wave has been detected, (E_1/2 =?1.05V versus S.C.E., M=1.0M (NaC10₄) and NaCS₂N₃ 1.00 × 10^?3M). The characteristics of this wave have been investigated by D.C., A.C. polarography and controlled potential electrolysis. A mechanism which involves the interaction of CS₂N₃ ^? with mercury and cyclic regeneration of mercury has been proposed. The reduction of CS₂N₃ ^? by amalgamated zinc has been also investigated and the results correlated with the pseudo-halide electrochemical reduction.     

One-Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for the 2e− Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D COFs) are often employed for electrocatalytic systems because of their structural diversity. However, the efficiency of atom utilization is still in need of improvement, because the catalytic centers are located in the basal layers and it is difficult for the electrolytes to access them. Herein, we demonstrate the use of 1D COFs for the 2e⁻ oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The use of different four-connectivity blocks resulted in the prepared 1D COFs displaying good crystallinity, high surface areas, and excellent chemical stability. The more exposed catalytic sites resulted in the 1D COFs showing large electrochemically active surface areas, 4.8-fold of that of a control 2D COF, and thus enabled catalysis of the ORR with a higher H₂O₂ selectivity of 85.8 % and activity, with a TOF value of 0.051 s⁻¹ at 0.2 V, than a 2D COF (72.9 % and 0.032 s⁻¹). This work paves the way for the development of COFs with low dimensions for electrocatalysis.     

In-situ Infrared Study on Surface Species in Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with Hydrocarbon over Copper ZSM-5 Zeolite

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Sn－Mediated Catalytic Asymmetric Reduction of Carbonyl Groups by Sodium Borohydride （or Sodium Borodeuteride）

Two remarkable reducing agents NaBH₄ (or NaBD₄)/SnCl₂(or SnCl₄·2Et₂O) with chiral ligands are applied to the asymmetric reduction of carbonyl compounds with excellent chemical yields and enantioselective excesses.     

Asymmetric Total Syntheses of Di- and Sesquiterpenoids by Catalytic C−C Activation of Cyclopentanones

To show the synthetic utility of the catalytic C−C activation of less strained substrates, described here are the collective and concise syntheses of the natural products (−)-microthecaline A, (−)-leubehanol, (+)-pseudopteroxazole, (+)-seco-pseudopteroxazole, pseudopterosin A–F and G—J aglycones, and (+)-heritonin. The key step in these syntheses involve a Rh-catalyzed C−C/C−H activation cascade of 3-arylcyclopentanones, which provides a rapid and enantioselective route to access the polysubstituted tetrahydronaphthalene cores presented in these natural products. Other important features include 1) the direct C−H amination of the tetralone substrate in the synthesis of (−)-microthecaline A, 2) the use of phosphoric acid to enhance efficiency and regioselectivity for problematic cyclopentanone substrates in the C−C activation reactions, and 3) the direct conversion of serrulatane into amphilectane diterpenes by an allylic cyclodehydrogenation coupling.