Preparation, characterization and application of KNH2/Al2O3 and KF/Al2O3 as strong solid bases

This review describes the preparation, characterization and application of KNH₂ loaded on alumina and KF loaded on alumina. These strong solid bases catalyze a variety of organic reactions in a very selective manner. The reactions include isomerizations of alkenes and alkynes, dimerization of alkynes, Tishchenko reaction, and the reaction of silanes to form of Si–C, Si–N and Si–O bonds.     

Dilatometric studies of Y2W3O12 with added Al2O3

Y₂W₃O₁₂ exhibits negative thermal expansion along the three crystallographic directions due to the transverse thermal vibrations perpendicular to the Y-O-W linkage. It is highly hygroscopic and forms a trihydrate structure at room temperature. Dilatometric studies of Y₂W₃O₁₂ show large thermal expansion hysteresis due to large grain size and a large initial positive thermal expansion due to the removal of water molecules. Al₂O₃ has been added to Y₂W₃O₁₂ upto 10 wt% in an attempt to overcome the hygroscopicity and reduce the particle size and thereby the thermal expansion hysteresis. Thermo gravimetric, dilatometric and electron microscopic studies are presented to support these observations. Dedicated to Professor C N R Rao on his 70th birthday     

Thermal properties of the pyrochlore, Y2Ti2O7

The thermal conductivity and heat capacity of high-purity single crystals of yttrium titanate, Y₂Ti₂O_7, have been determined over the temperature range 2 K?T?300 K. The experimental heat capacity is in very good agreement with an analysis based on three acoustic modes per unit cell (with the Debye characteristic temperature, θ_D, of ca. 970 K) and an assignment of the remaining 63 optic modes, as well as a correction for C_p−C_v. From the integrated heat capacity data, the enthalpy and entropy relative to absolute zero, are, respectively, H(T=298.15 K)−H₀=34.69 kJ mol⁻¹ and S(T=298.15 K)−S₀=211.2 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹. The thermal conductivity shows a peak at ca. θ_D/50, characteristic of a highly purified crystal in which the phonon mean free path is about 10 μm in the defect/boundary low-temperature limit. The room-temperature thermal conductivity of Y₂Ti₂O₇ is 2.8 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹, close to the calculated theoretical thermal conductivity, κ_min, for fully coupled phonons at high temperatures.     

Effect of LaFeO3 Decoration and Ozone Treatment on Thermal Stability of Au/Al2O3 for CO Oxidation

The 1.1%Au/LaFeO_x/Al₂O₃ catalysts were prepared by the iso-volume impregnation method and activated with H₂ or O₃. The catalytic performance for CO oxidation at room temperature was investigated by accelerated deactivation tests in 1.0% CO reactant stream at 550 °C. The introduction of La and Fe enhanced the thermal stability of Au/Al₂O₃ with a decrease in initial activity, probably due to the formation of LaFeO₃ perovskite on the Al₂O₃ surface. The 1.1%Au/2%LaFeO₃/Al₂O₃ catalyst activated by H₂ can transform 65% CO into CO₂ at room temperature after pretreatment in 1.0% CO reactant stream at 550 °C for 2 h, whereas 1.1%Au/Al₂O₃ activated by H₂ totally loses its activity. O₃ activation can always make 1.1%Au/LaFeO₃/Al₂O₃ more active than that of H₂ activation during the pretreatment process in 1.0% CO. After pretreatment for 10 h, 1.1%Au/2%LaFeO₃/Al₂O₃ activated by O₃ still shows 40% conversion of 1.0% CO at room temperature, whereas those activated by H₂ become inactive completely. The better thermal stability of the catalysts activated by O₃ may be due to that O₃ activation leads to the formation of partially oxidized state of Au in Au/FLA-O₃, which may reinforce the interaction between the metal and support.     

Sulfuration of Pt/Al2O3, Pt?Re/Al2O3 and Pt?Ir/Al2O3 catalysts

Three reforming catalysts Pt/Al₂O₃, Pt–Ir/Al₂O₃ and Pt–Re/Al₂O₃ have been sulfurated by H₂S and tested by their activities in benzene hydrogenation. By treatment at 500°C under hydrogen flow only a part of the initial activity of the non-sulfurated catalyst is retained. So only a part of the adsorbed sulfur is easily removed in these conditions. The remaining sulfur for each of the catalysts (Pt/Al₂O₃, Pt–Ir/Al₂O₃ and Pt–Re/Al₂O₃) gives the same atomic ratio of 0.5 sulfur atom per accessible metallic atom.

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Pt/Al₂O₃, Pt–Ir/Al₂O₃ Pt–Pe/Al₂O₃ . 500°C H₂ . . ., . (Pt/Al₂O₃, Pt–Ir/Al₂O₃ Pt–Pe/Al₂O₃) 0,5.

     

TPR studies on steam reforming of 2-propanol on Rh/Al2O3, Ru/Al2O3 and Pd/Al2O3

Reaction pathways for steam reforming of 2-propanol (isopropyl alcohol, IPA) on Rh/Al₂O₃, Ru/Al₂O₃ and Pd/Al₂O₃ have been studied by temperature-programmed reactions (TPRs) of IPA and acetone in the presence of steam. The results of TPRs suggest that that of IPA on Rh/Al₂O₃ and Ru/Al₂O₃ proceeds via acetone, while the steam reforming of IPA on Pd/Al₂O₃ takes place via propene from acetone. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Sulfurization of Pt/Al2O3?Cl catalysts. IV. Adsorption sites of H2S on Al2O3, Al2O3?Cl and Pt/Al2O3?Cl

Chemisorption of H₂S on Al₂O₃, Al₂O₃–Cl and Pt/Al₂O₃–Cl has been studied by gravimetry and IR spectroscopy. The influence of the amount of Cl on the H₂S adsorption equilibrium value and the nature of the adsorption sites at low and high coverages are discussed.

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H₂S Al₂O₃, Al₂O₃–Cl Pt/Al₂O₃–Cl . Cl H₂S, .

     

Thermal activation of Al2O3 supported MoO3 and WO3 metathesis catalysts

Alumina-supported MoO₃ and WO₃ catalysts were activated for the metathesis of propene by thermal treatment in Ar. Temperatures up to 1140 K are required for catalysts with low metal contents. These exhibit the highest specific activities though they are known to be highly resistant to reduction. It is proposed that the active sites are formed from Mo(VI) and W(VI) species under the conditions employed.

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MoO₃ WO₃, Al₂O₃, . 1140 . , , . , , Mo W.

     

Thermal decomposition of ammonium metavanadate supported on Al2O3

The thermal decomposition of ammonium metavanadate supported on aluminium oxide was investigated using DTA, TG and X-ray diffraction techniques.The results obtained revealed that ammonium vanadate decomposed at 225–250°C giving an intermediate compound ((NH₄)₂V₆O₁₆) which decomposed readily at 335–360°C producing V₂O₅. Alumina was found to chance the formation of the intermediate compound and retard its decomposition. Some of the V⁵⁺ ions of V₂O₅ lattice seemed to be reduced into V⁴⁺ and V³⁺ ions by heating in air at 450°C in the presence of Al₂O₃. Such a reaction was attributed to dissolution of some Al³⁺ ions in the V₂O₅ lattice via location in interstitial positions and/or in cationic vacancies. Al₂O₃ was found to interact with V₂O₅ at 650° C giving well-crystalline A1VO₄ which decomposed at about 750°C forming well-crystalline δ-Al₂O₃ and V₂O₅,. Pure Al₂O₃, heated in air at 1000°C, existed in the form of the κ-phase which, on mixing with V₂O₅ (0.5 V₂O₅:1 Al₂O₃) and heating in air at 1000°C, was converted entirely to the well-crystalline α-Al₂O₃ phase.     

Membrane purification of Cl2 gas: I. Permeabilities as a function of temperature for Cl2, O2, N2, H2 in two types of PDMS membranes

Permeability (P) of Cl₂, O₂, N₂ and H₂ was measured in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composite membranes with two different degrees of cross-linking. The permeability was measured in the low pressure range (1–3 bar absolute) over a fairly large temperature range 35–120°C. The functionalities of the membranes were compared on the basis of permeation rate and ability to separate the gases Cl₂–O₂. These results are part of an extensive survey where perfluorinated and carbon membranes are also included (not reported here). The purpose of the project is to develop an industrial membrane with high permselectivity for either O₂ or Cl₂ (depending on the type of membrane) at temperatures preferably above 70°C. Process conditions are set in an industrial project. The PDMS membranes are good candidates for this separation, having a high permeation rate for Cl₂ and a selectivity of Cl₂/O₂ in the range of 8–25 depending on temperature. Durability of the PDMS membranes in this aggressive environment is found to be very dependent on process conditions and on how the material is polymerized and cured. For documentation of durability, various silicones were tested; these results are to be reported separately.     

汽油催化裂化脱硫USY/ZnO/Al2O3催化剂

提出了汽油经催化裂化脱硫的技术路线,并对催化剂进行了研究.综合采用浸渍和共 沉淀法制备的USY/ZnO/Al2O3汽油催化裂化脱硫催化剂在固定床反应装置上评价结果表明, 具有优异的脱硫活性和硫化物裂化选择性.脱除的硫绝大多数以H2S的形式进入到裂化气中, 仅有少量沉积在催化剂上,这有利于硫的回收利用和环境保护.硫化物的裂化脱硫是裂化和 氢转移反应协同作用的结果,高温有利于裂化反应,而相对较低的温度对氢转移有利,420 ℃左右为汽油裂化脱硫的最佳温度是这对矛盾作用的结果.     

Investigation of the acidity of Ni/Al2O3 and Ni/SiO2?Al2O3 catalysts

Acidity of Ni-modified alumina and silica-alumina catalysts was determined using n-butylamine titration and pyridine adsorption methods. Strong influence of Ni²⁺ ions on the Brönsted acidity of silicaalumina was observed. Improved Brönsted acidity of such system was confirmed by the results of the test reaction.     

The support and characterization of C60 and MoO3 on Al2O3

A new type of catalyst from supporting C₆₀ on MoO₃ and Al₂O₃ has been prepared. The effect of different order of impregnation and calcination atmosphere on catalyst are investigated by the solution test in toluene, UV-VIS spectroscopy and temperature programmed reduction (TPR). The results show that when the catalyst was prepared by supporting MoO₃ on C₆₀/Al₂O₃ and calcined in N₂, there is a stronger interaction between C₆₀, MoO₃ and Al₂O₃, but when supporting C₆₀ on MoO₃/Al₂O₃, the interaction is relatively weak. We consider that in the former method a new complex, Mo–C₆₀–O–Al, is formed.     

Synthesis and characterization of SnOx/Al2O3 derived gel catalysts

SnO_x/Al₂O₃ catalysts were prepared by the sol-gel method using as starting reactants aluminium-tri-s-butoxide and (i) tetrabutyltin, (ii) tin tetrachloride and (iii) tin tetra-t-amyloxide. The gel derived catalysts show acidities of 0.72, 1.08 and 1.05 mol NH₃/m² and BET areas of 91, 112 and 189 m²/g. The activity and selectivity pattern for isopropanol decomposition were found to depend strongly on the tin precursor used.     

Thermal Stability of Pt/Al2O3 Catalysts Prepared by Sol-Gel

A series of Pt/Al₂O₃ catalysts were prepared using a sol-gel method. The influence of several parameters used in the synthesis including: metal content, identity of the metal precursor, and the water/alkoxide ratio on the structural properties of the fresh (dried) and calcined samples were studied. It was found that the BET surface area decreased with an increase in the platinum content. A surface area of 500 m²/g was obtained following calcination at 773 K. The structure of fresh samples as determined by FTIR corresponded to that of a pseudoboehmite structure. Samples prepared using a water/alkoxide ratio (H₂O/ATB) of 9 showed a well-defined, uniform pore size distribution following calcination at 773 K. Metal dispersions comparable to those obtained using impregnation methods were obtained. Aging studies (calcination at 873 K for 24 h) performed on these catalysts, exhibited sintering behavior which were similar to Pt/Al₂O₃ catalysts prepared by other methods. The sample prepared using a H₂O/ATB ratio of 9 had the highest surface area and was more thermally resistant towards metal sintering. A bimodal metal particle size distribution was observed: some particles exhibited sintering while others of similar size showed a greater thermal stability to sintering. The sample having the largest surface area and the highest thermal stability following thermal treatment was a consequence of a more condensed structure and a higher pore roughness obtained after drying the gel. This enabled the formation of an alumina structure which was more amorphous and limited aggregation of platinum particles due to surface diffusion within the pore structure.     

纳米膜组装介孔Al2O3：合成及Pt/Al2O3的硝基苯催化加氢性能

以"乙酸乙酯(EA)-偏铝酸钠-水"体系在室温下合成了纳米膜组装介孔Al2O3。研究发现:合成反应时间、静置前搅拌时间、NaAlO2用量、EA用量及反应温度等对合成产物的形貌有影响;另外,与用商品γ-Al2O3制备的Pt/γ-Al2O3催化剂相比,纳米膜组装介孔Al2O3制备的Pt/Al2O3催化剂含有部分易被还原的PtOx物种。在硝基苯催化加氢反应中,用合成Al2O3为载体制备的Pt/Al2O3催化剂,比用商品γ-Al2O3制备的Pt/γ-Al2O3催化剂具有更好的催化活性。     

An investigation of the Nd2O3-MoO3 phase system: Thermal decomposition of Nd2Mo4O15 and formation of Nd6Mo10O39

A new neodymium molybdate, Nd₆Mo₁₀O₃₉, has been identified in the Nd₂O₃-MoO₃ phase system. Nd₆Mo₁₀O₃₉ appears to be a metastable phase, which does not form directly from a stoichiometric mixture of Nd₂O₃ and MoO₃ oxides. Instead, it can be obtained by thermal decomposition of Nd₂Mo₄O₁₅. Nd₂Mo₄O₁₅ usually decomposes into Nd₂(MoO₄)₃, and the formation of Nd₆Mo₁₀O₃₉ critically depends on the heating regime used.The structure of Nd₆Mo₁₀O₃₉ has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c, with unit cell parameters of , , , β=100.767(2)°, at 120 K. Nd atoms are seven and eight coordinate, and pairs of coordination polyhedra share edges and faces, respectively, to form Nd₂O₁₂ and Nd₂O₁₃ groups. All Mo atoms are in tetrahedral coordination environments, with some of the tetrahedra sharing corners to form pyromolybdate groups.     

Al2O3-CeO2复合电解质的制备及其半导体离子燃料电池性能

通过共沉淀法制备了Al₂O₃-CeO₂复合材料,并将其作为电解质应用于半导体离子燃料电池（SIFC）。探究了Al₂O₃、CeO₂物质的量之比不同的Al₂O₃-CeO₂复合电解质对SIFC电化学性能的影响。采用X射线衍射（XRD）、X射线光电子能谱（XPS）、扫描电子显微镜（SEM）和透射电子显微镜（TEM）对材料进行了表征。其中,Al₂O₃、CeO₂物质的量之比为1：0.5的Al₂O₃-CeO₂（1：0.5）电池获得了最佳性能,在550℃下,开路电压为1.099 V时最大功率密度为1 142 mW·cm^-2。得益于复合电解质在测试气氛下两相间的界面效应,Al₂O₃-CeO₂（1：0.5）电池在较低测试温度下取得了优异的混合离子传导和功率输出性能。     

Characterization of paramagnetic hole-centers in Al2O3 and Al2O3:Fe by optical and EPR absorption

The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and optical absorption spectra of nominally pure and Fe-doped single crystals of Al₂O₃ have been examined before and after gamma-ray irradiation at 77°K. The EPR spectra for doped and irradiated crystals were found to be a function of the iron concentration. Analysis of the optical and EPR spectra observed on the same Fe-doped crystals which had been subjected to gamma-ray irradiations suggests that the center which accounts most satisfactorily for the details of these spectra is: a single trapped-hole localized on an anion which is adjacent to a substitutional divalent iron impurity atom. The optical absorption band ascribed to this center occurs at 3.08 eV.     

Al2O3-CeO2复合电解质的制备及其半导体离子燃料电池性能

通过共沉淀法制备了Al₂O₃-CeO₂复合材料,并将其作为电解质应用于半导体离子燃料电池(SIFC)。探究了Al₂O₃、CeO₂物质的量之比不同的Al₂O₃-CeO₂复合电解质对SIFC电化学性能的影响。采用X射线衍射(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)对材料进行了表征。其中,Al₂O₃、CeO₂物质的量之比为1∶0.5的Al₂O₃-CeO₂ (1∶0.5)电池获得了最佳性能,在550 ℃下,开路电压为1.099 V时最大功率密度为1 142 mW·cm^-2。得益于复合电解质在测试气氛下两相间的界面效应,Al₂O₃-CeO₂ (1∶0.5)电池在较低测试温度下取得了优异的混合离子传导和功率输出性能。