Dehydrogenation of cycloalkanes over noble metal catalysts supported on active carbon

Dehydrogenation of decalin to naphthalene through tetralin and that of dicyclohexyl to biphenyl through phenylcyclohexane with Pt/C and Pd/C was investigated mainly under the liquid film state, in which the catalyst was just wet but not suspended and covered with a thin film of liquid substrate. To improve the catalytic activities, the effects of the addition of tellurium into Pd/C were investigated to reveal that the combination of tellurium, palladium and conjugated systems produced during the dehydrogenation of cycloalkames was important to the improvement of the activities.     

Selective hydrogenation of citral over Au-based bimetallic catalysts in supercritical carbon dioxide

Selective hydrogenation of citral was investigated over Au-based bimetallic catalysts in the environmentally benign supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) medium. The catalytic performances were different in citral hydrogenation when Pd or Ru was mixed (physically and chemically) with Au. Compared with the corresponding monometallic catalyst, the total conversion and the selectivity to citronellal (CAL) were significantly enhanced over TiO₂ supported Pd and Au bimetallic catalysts (physically and chemically mixed); however, the conversion and selectivity did not change when Ru was physically mixed with Au catalyst compared to the monometallic Ru/TiO₂, and the chemically mixed Ru-Au/TiO₂ catalyst did not show any activity. The effect of CO₂ pressure on the conversion of citral and product selectivity was significantly different over the Au/TiO₂, Pd-Au/TiO₂, and Pd/TiO₂ catalysts. It was assumed to be ascribed to the difference in the interactions between Au, Pd nanoparticles and CO₂ under different CO₂ pressures.     

Effect of benzothiophene on tetralin hydrogenation over supported rhodium catalyst in supercritical carbon dioxide solvent

The hydrogenation behavior of tetralin in the presence and absence of benzothiophene was studied over a charcoal-supported rhodium catalyst in supercritical carbon dioxide solvent. The catalyst activity, as well ascis-decalin selectivity, decreased in the presence of benzothiophene.     

Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane with carbon dioxide over sulfated zirconia supported metal oxides catalysts

Several metal oxides supported on sulfated zirconia catalysts were tested for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane into ethylene by carbon dioxide. It is found that the catalytic behavior of supported oxide catalysts differ depending on the nature of metal oxides. Chromium oxide-sulfated zirconia exhibits the highest ethane conversion and medium level of ethylene selectivity, producing 38% ethylene yield at 50% ethane conversion at 650°C.     

Microenvironment engineering of supported metal nanoparticles for chemoselective hydrogenation

Selective hydrogenation with supported metal catalysts widely used in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals often faces a trade-off between activity and selectivity, mainly due to the inability to adjust one factor of the active sites without affecting other factors. In order to solve this bottleneck problem, the modulation of the microenvironment of active sites has attracted more and more attention, inspired by the collaborative catalytic mode of enzymes. In this perspective, we aim to summarize recent advances in the regulation of the microenvironment surrounding supported metal nanoparticles (NPs) using porous materials enriched with organic functional groups. Insights on how the microenvironment induces the enrichment, oriented adsorption and activation of substrates through non-covalent interaction and thus determines the hydrogenation activity and selectivity will be particularly discussed. Finally, a brief summary will be provided, and challenges together with a perspective in microenvironment engineering will be proposed.

Insights on microenvironment engineering for metal nanoparticles using porous materials enriched with organic groups and how it determines the hydrogenation performance through non-covalent interaction are highlighted.     

Selective hydrogenation of phenol in supercritical carbon dioxide

Liquid phase hydrogenation of phenol over Pt/C catalysts was investigated under conventional conditions and supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2). The equivalent ration of hydrogen to phenol shows a significant effect on the product selectivity. Hydrogenation of phenol in different solvents was also studied, the experimental results show that polarity of solvents influences the yield of cyclohexanone remarkably, scCO2 has the highest one. Catalytic hydrogenation of phenol in scCO2 or sub-scCO2 was emphatically researched. The result is that near the critical point of CO2 phenol has higher reaction activity than that of normal organic solvents, cyclohexanone has 47% in yield and 87% in selectivity.     

Hydrogen production via autothermal reforming of ethanol over noble metal catalysts supported on oxides

Hydrogen was produced over noble metal (Ir, Ru, Rh, Pd) catalysts supported on various oxides, including γ-Al₂O₃, CeO₂, ZrO₂ and La₂O₃, via the autothermal reforming reaction of ethanol (ATRE) and oxidative reforming reaction of ethanol (OSRE). The conversion of ethanol and selectivites for hydrogen and byproducts such as methane, ethylene and acetaldehyde were studied. It was found that lanthana alone possessed considerable activity for the ATRE reaction, which could be used as a functional support for ATRE catalysts. It was demonstrated that Ir/La₂O₃ prevented the formation of methane, and Rh/La₂O₃ encumbered the production of ethylene and acetaldehyde. ATRE reaction was carried out over La₂O₃-supported catalysts (Ir/La₂O₃) with good stability on stream, high conversion, and excellent hydrogen selectivity approaching thermodynamic limit under autothermal condition. Typically, 3.4 H₂ molecules can be extracted from a pair of ethanol and water molecules over Ir(5wt%)/La₂O₃. The results presented in this paper indicate that Ir/La₂O₃ can be used as a promising catalyst for hydrogen production via ATRE reaction from renewable ethanol.     

Hydrogen production via autothermal reforming of ethanol over noble metal catalysts supported on oxides

Hydrogen was produced over noble metal (Ir, Ru, Rh, Pd) catalysts supported on various oxides, including γ-Al2O3, CeO2, ZrO2 and La2O3, via the autothermai reforming reaction of ethanol (ATRE) and oxidative reforming reaction of ethanol (OSRE). The conversion of ethanol and selectivites for hydrogen and byproducts such as methane, ethylene and acetaldehyde were studied. It was found that lanthana alone possessed considerable activity for the ATRE reaction, which could be used as a functional support for ATRE catalysts. It was demonstrated that Ir/La2O3 prevented the formation of methane, and Rh/La2O3 encumbered the production of ethylene and acetaldehyde. ATRE reaction was carried out over La2O3-supported catalysts (Ir/La2O3) with good stability on stream, high conversion, and excellent hydrogen selectivity approaching thermodynamic limit under autothermal condition. Typically, 3.4 H2 molecules can be extracted from a pair of ethanol and water molecules over Ir(5wt%)/La2O3. The results presented in this paper indicate that Ir/La2O3 can be used as a promising catalyst for hydrogen production via ATRE reaction from renewable ethanol.     

钙钛矿型氧化物负载Ni催化剂上甲烷二氧化碳重整反应研究

采用浸渍法制备了一系列MTiO₃(M=Mg、Ca、Sr、Ba)钙钛矿型氧化物负载的Ni催化剂(Ni的负载量为5%,质量分数),通过XRD、氮吸附、H₂-TPR、CO₂-TPD、XPS和TG等技术对催化剂进行了表征,对其甲烷二氧化碳重整反应的催化性能进行了研究。结果表明,M为不同碱土金属时,催化剂上金属载体相互作用、活性组分的表面原子浓度以及催化剂晶格氧的流动性都发生了变化。Ni/CaTiO₃催化剂上金属载体相互作用较强,还原出的活性组分Ni的含量较多,晶格氧流动性较高,因而具有较好的催化性能。SrTiO₃载体颗粒粒径较大,Ni/SrTiO₃催化剂上Ni的分散度不高,金属载体的相互作用较弱,表面Ni原子相对含量较低,晶格氧的流动性较差,其甲烷二氧化碳重整反应活性也最低。     

Partial hydrogenation of benzene over platinum supported catalysts

Partial hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexene has been studied on Pt/Nylon 66, Pt/MgO and Pt/TiO₂. An effect of the support on the selectivity to cyclohexene was observed, Pt/Nylon showing the highest selectivity, followed by Pt/MgO and Pt/TiO₂. An interaction of platinum with the more basic supports (Nylon, MgO) and a pretreatment under oxidizing conditions, results in a higher selectivity to cyclohexene.

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Low-pressure hydrogenation of carbon dioxide catalyzed by an iron pincer complex exhibiting noble metal activity

A highly active iron catalyst for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide and bicarbonates works under remarkably low pressures and achieves activities similar to some of the best noble metal catalysts. A mechanism is proposed involving the direct attack of an iron trans-dihydride on carbon dioxide, followed by ligand exchange and dihydrogen coordination.     

Fluorinated rhodium-phosphine complexes as efficient homogeneous catalysts for the hydrogenation of styrene in supercritical carbon dioxide

A fluorinated trisphenylphosphine ligand was reacted with [(COD)CIRh]₂ (COD = cyclooctadiene) and [(COD)₂Rh]⁺BArF⁻ {BArF = tetrakis[(3,5-bistrifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate} to synthesize new fluorinated derivatives of the well-known Wilkinson catalyst as {[P(Ph(CF₃)₂)₃]₃RhBArF}, {[P(Ph)₃]₃RhBArF} and {[P(Ph(CF₃)₂)₃]₃RhCl}. BArF anion was used to synthesize cationic complexes. All the synthesized complexes were tested and found to be soluble in supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) media. The catalytic activities of the rhodium complexes were examined for hydrogenation of styrene in scCO₂. The catalysts showed different activities between 47.9–77.4%. The most effective result among the synthesized Rh-catalysts was obtained with a conversion of 77.4% corresponding to {[P(Ph(CF₃)₂)₃]₃RhBArF} under the reaction conditions of 343K temperature and 123 bar pressure after 8 h in scCO₂ (molar ratio of substrate to catalyst = 500).     

Catalytic ring hydrogenation of phenol under supercritical carbon dioxide

A charcoal-supported rhodium catalyst was highly active for the ring hydrogenation of phenol and cresols under supercritical carbon dioxide.     

Transforming nonselective into chemoselective metal catalysts for the hydrogenation of substituted nitroaromatics

It is generally accepted that good hydrogenation noble and nonnoble metal catalysts such as Pt, Ru, or Ni are not chemoselective for hydrogenation of nitro groups in substituted aromatic molecules. We have found that it is possible to transform nonchemoselective into highly chemoselective metal catalysts by controlling the coordination of metal surface atoms while introducing a cooperative effect between the metal and a properly selected support. Thus, highly chemoselective and general hydrogenation Pt, Ru, and Ni catalysts can be prepared by generating nanosized crystals of the metals on the surface of a TiO 2 support and decorating the exposed (111) and (100) crystal faces by means of a simple catalyst activation procedure. By doing this, it has been possible to change the relative rate for hydrogenating competitive groups present in the molecule by almost 2 orders of magnitude, increasing the chemoselectivity from less than 1% to more than 95%.     

Dehydrogenation of isobutane in the presence of carbon dioxide over supported vanadium oxide catalysts

Summary The dehydrogenation of isobutane to isobutene in the presence of carbon dioxide was carried out over supported vanadium oxide catalysts. The influence of the support on the catalytic performance was investigated. The isobutane conversion and isobutene selectivity in the presence of carbon dioxide were compared with the results obtained during the dehydrogenation reaction in the presence of helium (inert gas). The catalysts were characterized by temperature-programmed techniques (TPR, TPD-NH₃, TPD-CO₂).     

Hydrodechlorination of chlorobenzene over supported metal catalysts

The use of supported Pd catalysts, with low and high metal content, for the hydrodechlorination of chlorobenzene is presented in this article. Application of microwave irradiation during preparation of catalysts resulted in the synthesis of large Pd particles at moderate temperatures. The nature of the support played a key role in the formation of cationic Pd species. The extent of interaction of the Pd species with the support, the nature of metal precursor, particularly the residual chlorine on the surface were found to significantly affect the activity of the catalysts. In the case of bimetallic catalysts also microwave heating resulted in creation of bigger particles of Pd compared to those observed in conventionally heated catalysts. Besides, it minimized alloy formation as a result of which the activity of the catalysts in hydrodechlorination was found to be higher compared to that observed on conventionally prepared catalysts. Contrary to the general observation that low dispersed Pd catalysts are preferable for high stability, by means of the deposition-precipitation method adopted for catalyst preparation it was demonstrated that even highly dispersed (low Pd containing) catalysts can exhibit comparable activity and stability. An analysis of the nature of Pd species and its role in the stability of the catalysts is presented.IICT communication No. 051224     

Hydrodesulfurization and hydrogenation activities of carbon supported bimetallic catalysts

Carbon-supported noble metals are tailored for hydrodesulfurization reaction by adding iron, in such a manner that undesirable hydrogenation reactions are prevented without decrease of the catalytic activity.

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Hydrogenation of diacetyl over composite-supported egg-shell noble metal catalysts

Two composite supports with a mixed inorganic–organic structure were synthesized: BTAl and UTAl. Hydrophilic–hydrophobic dual properties of the supports were suitable for preparing egg-shell-supported metal catalysts for selective hydrogenation reactions. The catalysts were characterized by ICP, XRD, OM, TEM, EPMA, XPS and TGA. Their mechanical resistance was assessed. Activity and selectivity were tested with the hydrogenation of 2,3-butanedione (diacetyl) to 3-hydroxy-2-butanoneacetoin (acetoin). The same order of increasing metal particle size was found for the two tested supports: Pt < Ru < Pd. The XPS analysis showed that the metal/composite catalysts reduced in H2 at 503 K had two kinds of active sites: reduced (Me°) and electron-deficient (Me⁺). It was rationalized that the hydrogen bond cleavage was performed on the Me° active sites, while reactant adsorption occurred on the Me⁺ sites. The differences in activity and selectivity between the composite catalysts were attributed to electronic effects on the different metals and to different adsorptive properties of the different polymers. The high selectivity to acetoin was attributed to the preferential adsorption of diacetyl as compared to the adsorption of acetoin. The BTAl catalysts were slightly more active and selective than the UTAl ones. This was attributed to electronic effects caused by remnant organic groups on the composite supports (urethane or biphenyl on UTAl or BTAl, respectively). Pd-BTAl was the most active and selective catalyst, a fact related to electronic effects of both palladium and the support.     

Palladium-mediated cross-coupling reactions with supported reagents in supercritical carbon dioxide

Commercially available polystyrene supported amine and phosphine resins facilitate palladium-mediated Heck and Suzuki reactions in supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2).