Mesostructure,fractal properties and thermal decomposition of hydrous zirconia and hafnia

By use of small angle and ultra small angle neutron scattering techniques it was established that amorphous xerogels of hydrous zirconia and hafnia possess fractal properties in a wide range of scales, and the fractal dimension of these materials can be intentionally modified by changing their precipitation pH. It was found that the changes in fractal dimension and specific surface area of hydrous zirconia and hafnia xerogels are governed by the changes in the adsorption of anions onto their surface. It was demonstrated that particle size and specific surface area of ZrO₂ and HfO₂ nanopowders prepared by thermal decomposition of hydrous zirconia and hafnia xerogels depends strongly on the mesostructure and synthesis conditions of these xerogels.     

Preparation of Porous ZrO2 and Study on Its Properties

IntroductionSolid super- strong acid SO2 -4/ Zr O2 can be usedat a high temperature,dissociated from productand reactivated easily[1— 3 ] . Researchers have madeefforts to investigate into it[4— 7] . However,it hassome shortcomings of lower specific surface area,afewer number of surface acid centers,and easyinactivation. Generally,zirconia for catalyticapplication is prepared by the calcination ofhydrous zirconia above 70 0 K,or by the hydrolysisof zirconium tetrachloride at a high tempera…     

以水热法合成的水合氧化锆为载体的Pt／WO3-ZrO2上的正己烷异构化

通过水热法合成了一系列水合氧化锆,以之为载体采用浸渍法制备了Pt/WO3-ZrO2催化剂,考察了氢氧化锆的水热温度对Pt/WO3-ZrO2异构化活性的影响.通过X射线衍射、NH3程序升温脱附及H2程序升温还原表征了样品的晶相结构、酸性及还原性能.结果表明,水合氧化锆及以此为载体的催化剂的晶相结构均随着氢氧化锆水热温度的变化而变化,水热温度升高,四方相氧化锆比例下降.具有一定晶相结构的水合氧化锆为载体的催化剂具有较无定形氢氧化锆为载体的催化剂更多的强酸中心和更高的异构化催化活性.高的异构化活性可能与催化剂上更多的强酸中心有关。     

n-Hexane Isomerization by Pt/WO3-ZrO2 Using Hydrothermally Synthesized Hydrous Zirconia as Support

A series of hydrous zirconia samples were prepared by the hydrothermal method, and the Pt/WO₃-ZrO₂ catalyst was prepared by impregnation. The effects of hydrothermal temperature of Zr(OH)₄ on the isomerization activity of the catalyst was investigated. The crystalline structure, acidity, and reduction properties of the catalyst were characterized by X-ray diffraction, NH₃ temperature-programmed desorption, and H₂ temperature-programmed reduction, respectively. The results indicated that the crystalline structure of hydrous zirconia and the catalyst varied with the hydrothermal temperature, and the increase of hydrothermal temperature reduced the fraction of tetragonal zirconia. Strong acid sites on the catalyst and the isomerization activity increased with the crystallization of Zr(OH)₄. It was proposed that the higher isomerization activity may be related to the existence of large numbers of strong acid sites.     

An investigation of submicrostructural evolution of freshly precipitated ZrO2 in digestion for ultrafine sulfated ZrO2 catalysts by SAXS technique

Coupled with XRD, BET, and TEM, the small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) technique has been effectively used to probe and characterize the submicrostructure of freshly precipitated hydrous zirconia and its evolution during digestion. It has been found that fresh hydrous zirconia particles possess an average diameter of about 5 nm and rather rough surfaces describable in terms of fractal concepts. The digestion of zirconia precipitates at 100 degrees C with their mother liquors may remarkably smooth the particles' rough surface and provoke fractal aggregation of the particles but make little change in average particle dimensions. A local dissolution-reprecipitation mechanism is regarded as a basic process to accompany particle surface smoothing, particle aggregation, and coarsening at the neck areas between joint particles, which may greatly strengthen the particle networks and enhance their resistance to crumbling while calcinated at high temperatures. On the basis of the submicrostructural features unraveled by SAXS, a coherent and significant physical picture has been raised out to demonstrate and interpret the relationship underlying the submicrostructure, the surface area variation, and the heating behavior of hydrous zirconia precipitates.     

Proton conduction in indium hydrogensulfate and hydrous zirconia composites

Solid composite proton electrolytes based on indium hydrogensulfate and hydrous zirconia are studied. A composite effect is observed in these systems: their proton conductivity is higher than in the starting components. Maximal conductivities are achieved at a comparatively low concentration of hydrous zirconia (10% wt %) in composites heat-treated at 373 K. The increasing surface basicity of hydrous zirconia as a result changing its deposition pH noticeably improves the low-temperature conductivity of the composites. Irreversible processes that decrease the conductivity occur in composites even during treatment at temperatures above 373 K. A third component (neutral indium sulfate) only decreases the conductivity.     

A colloid "digesting" route to novel, thermally stable high surface area ZrO2 and Pd/ZrO2 catalytic materials

Zirconia having high thermal stability and high surface area (up to 160 m(2)/g at 700 degrees C) has been prepared by a colloidal "digesting" process. This material having demonstrated high surface areas at elevated temperatures was then applied as a catalyst support. A Pd colloid with diameter of approximately 12 nm has been successfully deposited on the high surface area zirconia material. All systems have been well characterized by TEM, X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption isotherms, FTIR, elemental analysis and dynamic light scattering techniques. The colloidal Pd particles have been found homogeneously well dispersed in the hydrous zirconia matrix without aggregation. The Pd/ZrO2 catalysts have been screened for cyclohexene and 1-hexene hydrogenation activity and it was found that the catalyst is extremely active.     

A comparative study of the surface structure, acidity, and catalytic performance of tungstated zirconia prepared from crystalline zirconia or amorphous zirconium oxyhydroxide

Tungstated zirconias prepared from W deposition on zirconium oxyhydroxide are reportedly active for alkane isomerization, whereas solids synthesized by impregnation of zirconia are inactive. The origin of the differences between the two preparations is not fully understood. The present paper examines the influence of W surface density and the nature of the support on the surface structure, development of the acidity, and catalytic performance of WO(x)()/ ZrO(2) catalysts. Two series of catalysts containing W surface densities up to 5.2 at. W/nm(2) were prepared by pore volume impregnation of two different supports: zirconium oxyhydroxide and predominantly tetragonal zirconia (65% tetragonal, 35% monoclinic). The texture and structure of the catalysts were investigated by BET measurements, X-ray diffraction, Raman and infrared spectroscopy. The catalytic activity was tested for 2-propanol dehydration and n-hexane isomerization. For catalysts obtained by impregnation of Zr oxyhydroxide, Raman results showed that W was present as a surface phase. Infrared spectra indicated an increase in the degree of polymerization of W species with increasing W surface density. The development of the acidity was monitored by lutidine adsorption and desorption at 523 K, followed by infrared spectroscopy. The results indicated the presence of a threshold of W surface density at 1.3 at. W/ nm(2) for the detection of these acid sites, followed by a progressive increase in their abundance with increasing W surface density. The development of Br?nsted acidity correlated with the evolution of the infrared bands attributed to "extensively" polymerized W species. A direct relationship was observed between the abundance of Br?nsted acid sites and the catalytic activity for 2-propanol dehydration. For n-hexane isomerization, compared to 2-propanol dehydration, a higher threshold of W surface densities (3.4 at. W/ nm(2)) for the development of activity was observed. The difference was attributed to stronger Br?nsted acid sites required for n-hexane isomerization. The catalysts prepared by impregnation of zirconia exhibited comparable behavior. For a given W surface density, the crystalline composition of the support (tetragonal/monoclinic zirconia), the W surface structure, abundance of Br?nsted acid sites, and catalytic performance were similar. Thus, in an apparent variance with some of the results reported in the literature with respect to the influence of preparation methods, no significant effect of the initial form of the support (Zr oxyhydroxide versus predominantly tetragonal zirconia) was evidenced.     

Acidity, surface structure, and catalytic performance of WO(x) supported on monoclinic zirconia

The relationship between the acidity, catalytic activity, and surface structure for tungsten oxide supported on zirconia was investigated for a series of solids prepared by equilibrium adsorption on monoclinic zirconia. The catalysts were active for propanol dehydration only above a threshold in W loading. The acidity was studied by infrared spectroscopy of adsorbed probe molecules (2,6-dimethylpyridine and CO), and the onset of activity was correlated with that of the formation of relatively strong Br?nsted acid sites. The variation in the abundance of these sites correlated with the catalytic activity. Lewis sites were present but could not be directly associated with the activity. Raman, IR, and UV spectroscopy results indicated that the active sites were related to polymeric W surface species.     

Metal-reinforced sulfonic-acid-modified zirconia for the removal of trace olefins from aromatics

Metal-reinforced sulfonic-acid-modified zirconia catalysts were successfully prepared and used to remove trace olefins from aromatics in a fixed-bed reactor. Catalysts were characterized by ICP-OES, N₂ adsorption–desorption, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and pyridine-FTIR spectroscopy. Different metals and calcination temperatures had great influence on the catalytic activity. Alumina-reinforced sulfated zirconia exhibited outstanding catalytic performance, stable regeneration activity, and giant surface area, and are promising in industrial catalysis. TGA showed that the decomposition of methyl could be attributed to Brønsted acid sites, and pyridine-FTIR spectroscopy proved the weak Brønsted sites on these synthesized metal-reinforced sulfated zirconia. Also, a relation between the reaction rate and weak Brønsted acid density is proposed.     

磷霉素改性氧化锆固定相色谱性能研究

本文利用磷霉素与氧化锆表面的强Ｌｅｗｉｓ酸碱作用,分别采用静态和动态两种途径以磷霉素对自制ＺｒＯ２固定相进行改性,考察了改性前后固定相色谱性能的变化。通过磷霉素改性,能够较好地覆盖氧化锆表面存在的Ｌｗｅｉｓ酸活性中心点,从而减少对酸性化合物的不可逆吸附及拖尾现象。磷霉素动态改性氧化锆表现出一定的反相色谱性能,静态改性氧化锆则表现出较强的极性。     

Nonaqueous isopropylation and sec-butylation of phenol over supported 12-tungstosilicic acid

Nonaqueous alkylation of phenol with isopropyl alcohol and sec-butyl alcohol was carried out over 12-tungstosilicic acid supported onto hydrous zirconia and neutral alumina by varying different parameters such as mole ratio of alcohol to phenol, reaction temperature and amount of the catalyst. The reaction was also carried out by varying reaction time. The catalytic performance of the catalysts was correlated with the value of surface area and total acidity. Published in Russian in Kinetika i Kataliz, 2009, Vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 422–427. The article is published in the original.     

锆助剂对低温液相合成甲醇用铜铬硅催化剂性能的影响

考察了含锆的铜铬硅催化剂低温液相合成甲醇性能，并进行了BET、TPR-H2、TPD-H2、TPD-CO、XRD和XPS表征。结果表明，锆作为结构助剂及电子助剂对催化剂在低温液相合成甲醇反应中具有显著的促进作用，反应活性可提高32.25 ％。锆助剂能有效提高催化剂的比表面积，促进催化剂中铜铬组分的分散及表面富集。ZrO2加入在催化剂表面产生的Cu+与催化活性的改善密切相关，Zr4+、Cr3+、Cu+可形成复合中心，为价态的稳定性提供微环境，在H2活化及C O键的断裂等反应步骤中起重要作用。     

Solvent-free preparation of nanosized sulfated zirconia with Brønsted acidic sites from a simple calcination

Nanosized sulfated zirconia with Br?nsted acidic sites has been prepared by a simple calcination in the absence of any solvent. XRD patterns reveal that the sulfated zirconia mainly consists of tetragonal crystalline zirconia with average size of about 7 nm, which is further confirmed by TEM images. N2 adsorption data show that the nanosized sulfated zirconia has high surface area (165-193 m2/g) and exhibits uniform pore distribution aggregated by zirconia nanoparticles. IR spectra of samples show that the sulfur species in the nanosized sulfated zirconia is a little different from that in conventional sulfated zirconia. Furthermore, IR spectra of adsorbed pyridine indicate that the nanosized sulfated zirconia contains relatively more Br?nsted acidic sites than conventional sulfated zirconia. Catalytic tests show that the nanosized sulfated zirconia exhibits much higher activity than conventional sulfated zirconia in catalytic esterification of cyclohexanol with acetic acid.     

锆-铝复合氧化物的制备及酸腐蚀对其表面性质的影响

利用溶胶－凝胶技术制备了ZrO2-Al2O3复合氧化物,考察了不同的投料比时复合氧化物的物理化学性质,比较了不同浓度酸腐蚀前后氧化物微球的比表面积、孔径、表面酸碱性及复合氧化物中氧化锆、氧化铝摩尔比等物理化学参数的变化。     

苯乙酮氢转移反应中ZrO2/MCM-41和ZrO2/AC的催化性能对比

采用浸渍法制备了分别以活性炭(AC)和全硅MCM-41介孔分子筛负载的ZrO2催化剂,并对其进行了XRD、氮气吸附-脱附、X射线光电子能谱、差热-热重分析和吡啶吸附原位红外光谱等表征,考察了其在以异丙醇为氢源还原苯乙酮为α-苯乙醇的Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley(MPV)反应中的催化活性,并与水合ZrO2进行对比.研究了载体对催化剂活性的影响.结果表明,ZrO2经MCM-41负载后,与载体发生强相互作用,可能形成Si—O—Zr键,ZrO2在载体表面呈高分散的无定形态,Zr—OH数目显著增加,L酸性增强,并形成B酸中心,使催化剂活性显著高于水合ZrO2;ZrO2负载在AC上后,与载体未发生强相互作用,ZrO2在载体表面未呈高分散状态,增加的Zr—OH数目相对较少,L酸性较弱,未形成B酸中心,催化活性未明显增加,但在较高焙烧温度(400～600℃)下,其仍能保持稳定的催化活性,这可归因于ZrO2/AC中AC孔道疏通及AC石墨层对苯乙酮上苯环的吸附作用,使活性位附近的反应底物浓度显著增大.     

Impact of temperature ramping rate during calcination on characteristics of nano-ZrO2 and its catalytic activity for isosynthesis

This paper studied the effect of temperature ramping rate during calcination on characteristics of nanoscale zirconia and its catalytic performance for isosynthesis. The physical properties, i.e. BET surface area, cumulative pore volume, cumulative pore diameter and the phase composition in zirconia, acid-base properties and surface properties such as Zr³⁺ quantity, were characterized. Increase in the temperature ramping rate of calcination resulted in a higher composition of the tetragonal phase, but it showed insignificant influence on the other physical properties. Considering the catalytic activity, the acid sites did not affect the activity, but the basic sites depended on the fraction of the tetragonal phase in zirconia which was related to the selectivity to isobutene. The intensity of Zr³⁺ on the surface varied with the change in the heating rate of calcination. Both the tetragonal phase composition in zirconia and the quantity of Zr³⁺ were the key factors affecting the selectivity to isobutene in hydrocarbons. Moreover, the maximum value of the product selectivity to isobutene on the ZrO₂ (5.0) catalyst was attained at the highest concentration of Zr³⁺.     

Structural and Morphological Control in the Preparation of High Surface Area Zirconia

The methods for the formation of zirconia including precipitation from aqueous salts, sol–gel synthesis from zirconium alkoxides, and the templated synthesis using surfactants are described in this review. The surface areas obtained vary widely but invariably decrease upon prolonged calcination. Digestion of hydrous zirconia and incorporation of dopants such as lanthanum, yttrium, or sulfate ions can increase the surface area and thermal stability. However, these methods also affect the crystal phase of zirconia. The transformation from the metastable tetragonal to the monoclinic phase occurs during the cooling phase of calcination. Mechanisms for the stabilization of the tetragonal phase are discussed. Zirconia with well-ordered mesopores or in the form of hollow spheres can be prepared but lack thermal stability, unless doped with phosphates, silicates or sulfates.     

非晶氧化锆水合物红外研究

用红外吸收光谱（IR）结合X射线衍射（XRD）、差热（DTA）和热失重分析（TG）详细研究了氧化锆前驱物（溶胶凝胶法制得的非晶态氧化锆水合物）的结构。实验结果表明在非晶态氧化锆水合物中有三种不同的近程结构。它表现为不同条件下制得的非晶氧化锆水合物的红外吸收谱在1700～1200cm-1水和羟基的弯曲振动吸收区出现1633、1551、1400和1340cm-1四个不同的羟基吸收峰。这表明样品中有三种不同近邻结构的羟基。根据实验结果我们提出了相应的非晶氧化锆水合物的近邻结构模型。造成这种结构差异的原因是制备过程中溶胶-凝胶反应的羟基浓度的不同。非晶态氧化锆水合物晶化后生成具有不同晶体结构的纳米氧化锆的主要原因是由于它们的不同近邻结构。     

The Effect of Sulfate Ion on the Isomerization of n-Butane to iso-Butane

The effect of sulfate ion (SO42-) loading on the properties of Pt/SO42- -ZrO2 and on the catalytic isomerization of n-butane to iso-butane was studied. The catalyst was prepared by impregnation of Zr(OH)4 with H2SO4 and platinum solution followed by calcination at 600℃. Ammonia TPD and FT-IR were used to confirm the distribution of acid sites and the structure of the sulfate species. Nitrogen physisorption and X-ray diffraction were used to confirm the physical structures of Pt/SO42--ZrO2. XRD pattern showed that the presence of sulfate ion stabilized the metastable tetragonal phase of zirconia and hindered the transition of amorphous phase to monoclinic phase of zirconia. Ammonia TPD profiles indicated the distributions of weak and medium acid sites observed on 0.1 N and 1.0 N sulfate in the loaded catalysts. The addition of 2.0 N and 4.0 N sulfate ion generated strong acid site and decreased the weak and medium acid sites. However, the XRD results and the specific surface area of the catalysts indicated that the excessive amount of sulfate ion collapsed the structure of the catalyst. The catalysts showed high activity and stability for isomerization of n-butane to iso-butane at 200℃under hydrogen atmosphere. The conversion of n-butane to iso-butane per specific surface area of the catalyst increased with the increasing amount of sulfate ion owing to the existence of the bidentate sulfate and/or polynucleic sulfate species ((ZrO)2SO2), which acts as an active site for the isomerization.