Reaction of dodecanol-1 with H2S on acid catalysts

The reaction of dodecanol-1 with H₂S has been studied at 275°C and 0.1 MPa on acid catalysts. Catalysts having only strong proton sites accelerate alcohol dehydration, whereas catalysts with Lewis acid sites support dodecanethiol-1 formation as well. The catalytic activity per one Lewis acid site rises with the increase of the site strength.     

乙烷部分氧化超细Fe－Mo－O催化剂的研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了Fe－Mo－O催化剂，用XRD、TEM、BET、IR、TPR、TPD和微反等技术研究了催化剂晶体结构、表面构造、晶格氧活泼性、化学吸附和乙烷部分氧化反应性能。Fe－Mo－O复合氧化物催化剂是由超细微粒组成，微粒粒径约10 nm～20 nm，比表面积为48.1 m2/g。催化剂表面由Lewis碱位（Mo=O键的端氧和Fe－O－Mo键中的桥氧）及Lewis酸位构成。乙烷能以甲基中的H原子吸附在催化剂表面Lewis碱位Mo=O的端氧上形成分子吸附态，其部分氧化产物主要是C2H4和少量的CH3CHO。     

Synthesis of 4-methylthiazole in the presence of acid-base catalysts

The formation of 4-methylthiazole from methylisopropylidenimine and SO₂ on acid-base catalysts has been studied. The most active catalysts are those containing an acid-base pair: a weak Lewis site and a strong basic site. The catalysts containing only proton-donating sites are low-active.     

Synergistic Effects of the ZnCl2-SiCl4 Modified TiCl4 /MgCl2 /THF Catalytic System on Ethylene/1-Hexene and Ethylene/1-Octene Copolymerizations简

The copolymerizations of ethylene with 1-hexene or 1-octene by using TiCl4 /MgCl2 /THF catalysts modified with different metal halide additives(ZnCl2, SiCl4, and the combined ZnCl2-SiCl4) were investigated based on catalytic activity and copolymer properties. It was found that the catalyst modified with mixed ZnCl2-SiCl4 revealed the highest activities for both ethylene/1-hexene and ethylene/1-octene copolymerization. The increase in activities was due to the formation of acidic sites by modifying the catalysts with Lewis acids. Based on the FTIR measurements, the characteristic C―O―C peaks of the catalysts modified with metal halide additives were slightly shifted to lower wavenumber when compared to the unmodified catalyst. This showed that the modified catalysts could generate more acid sites in the TiCl4 /MgCl2 /THF catalytic system leading to an increase in activities as well as comonomer insertion(as proven by13C-NMR). However, Lewis acidmodifications did not affect the microstructure of the copolymers obtained. By comparison on the properties of copolymers prepared with the unmodified catalyst, it was found that polymers with ZnCl2 and/or SiCl4 modification exhibited a slight decrease in melting temperature, crystallinity and density. It is suggested that these results were obtained based on the different amount of α-olefins insertion, regardless of the types of Lewis acids and comonomer.     

异丁烷部分氧化V-P-O/SiO2催化剂的研究

The V2O5/SiO2 and V2O5-P2O5/SiO2 catalysts were prepared by the Sol-gel method. The surface composition,structure,chemisorption and reactivity of the catalysts were systematically studied by using the techniques of XRD,TPR,IR,TPD and icro-reactor. The results showed that the active component was dispersed uniformly on the surface of amorphous SiO2 . There existed Lewis base sites（V=O and V-O-V）and Lewis acid sites （Vn+）on the surface of these catalysts. An addition of PO43- could lower the activity of surface terminal oxygen of Lewis base sites V=O. Iso-butane could chemisorbed on surface terminal oxygen of Lewis base sites V=O by one or two H atoms in -CH3 to form molecular adsorption states. Reaction products of i-C4H10 on the V-P-O/SiO2 catalyst were mainly i-C4H8,MAL,MAA and COx . Conversion of i-C4H10 was 5% and selectivity of partial oxidation products is above 72% at 300℃. The addition of PO43- could improve the selectivity of partial oxidation products on the VSiO catalyst because PO43- could reduce the activity of lattice oxygen in V = O bond,and weaken the adsorption intensity of i-C4H10 .     

Facile catalytic dehydration of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by Niobium pentachloride

Different metal chlorides in ionic liquids were examined as catalysts for fructose dehydration to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). Niobium pentachloride (NbCl₅) exhibited the highest 5-HMF yield. Reaction of 1.0 mmol fructose in 10.0 mmol 1-butyl-3-methylimidozolium chloride ([bmim]Cl) with 0.20 mmol NbCl₅ afforded 79% of 5-HMF at 80 °C after 30 min. No degradation products were formed under these conditions. FTIR analysis indicates the moderate Lewis acidity of NbCl₅, which was found suitable for the selective formation of 5-HMF. Other catalysts with higher Lewis acidities promoted 5-HMF side product formation which ultimately resulted in lower yields.     

Comonomer effects with high-activity titanium- and vanadium-based catalysts for ethylene polymerization

High-activity titanium- and vanadium-based catalysts for ethylene polymerization frequently show an increase in reaction rate in the presence of an α-olefin. The magnitude of this increase depends on the specific α-olefin. The results show propylene > 1-butene > 1-hexene in increasing initial reaction rates. Addition of certain electron-donor compounds to these catalysts can lower the magnitude of the comonomer effect and, in some cases, totally eliminate such an effect. Among the classes of electron-donor compounds examined were ether-alcohols, ether-esters, amino-alcohols, alkoxysilanes, siloxanes, and phosphine oxides. Reaction kinetics show that the presence of a comonomer can influence the kinetic order of the reaction. These results can be interpreted using a mechanistic model involving two vacant coordination positions at the active sites. In this model electron donors and comonomers are viewed as Lewis-base ligands which influence features of chain propagation and chain termination. As Lewis-base ligands, the comonomers can also increase the number of active sites available for polymerization. Catalyst deactivation following the initial comonomer rate increase is believed to be caused by reaction with the Lewis bases (α-olefin included) in the system and by possible reduction in the oxidation state of the metal centers. The most acidic metal centers activated by the comonomer are most reactive to Lewis bases and deactivate most rapidly. Veratrole (1,2-dimethoxybenzene) can be employed as a probe for estimating the number of bis-vacant coordination sites in vanadium-based catalysts. Addition of low levels of veratrole led to significant deactivation of the vanadium-based catalyst. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

FTIR study of CO adsorption on molybdena-alumina catalysts for surface characterization

CO adsorption at low temperature has been used to probe Lewis acid sites created upon dehydroxylation of γ-Al₂O₃ and reduction of Mo/Al₂O₃ catalysts, using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Carbon-monoxide adsorption on γ-Al₂O₃ and Mo/Al₂O₃ catalysts dehydroxylated and reduced at different temperatures was studied at 78 K by IR spectroscopy. However, our results indicate that there is an approximately linear correlation between the increase either of dehydroxylation or the extent of reduction of the catalysts and the increasing absorbance of CO due to CO adsorption on Lewis acid sites created upon dehydroxylation of γ-Al₂O₃ and reduction of Mo/Al₂O₃.     

Effect of Brønsted/Lewis Acid Ratio on Conversion of Sugars to 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural over Mesoporous Nb and Nb‐W Oxides

A series of mesoporous Nb and Nb‐W oxides were employed as highly active solid acid catalysts for the conversion of glucose to 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF ). The results of solid state ³¹P MAS NMR spectroscopy with adsorbed trimethylphosphine as probe molecule show that the addition of W in niobium oxide increases the number of Brønsted acid sites and decreases the number of Lewis acid sites. The catalytic performance for Nb‐W oxides varied with the ratio of Brønsted to Lewis acid sites and high glucose conversion was observed over Nb₅W₅ and Nb₇W₃ oxides with high ratios of Brønsted to Lewis acid sites. All Nb‐W oxides show a relatively high selectivity of HMF , whereas no HMF forms over sulfuric acid due to its pure Brønsted acidity. The results indicate fast isomerization of glucose to fructose over Lewis acid sites followed by dehydration of fructose to HMF over Brønsted acid sites. Moreover, comparing to the reaction occurred in aqueous media, the 2‐butanol/H₂O system enhances the HMF selectivity and stabilizes the activity of the catalysts which gives the highest HMF selectivity of 52% over Nb₇W₃ oxide. The 2‐butanol/H₂O catalytic system can also be employed in conversion of sucrose, achieving HMF selectivity of 46% over Nb₅W₅ oxide.     

A recent progress of room–temperature airborne ozone decomposition catalysts

Ozone (O₃) plays essential roles in stratosphere and helps reduce the amount of harmful ultraviolet arriving the Earth’s surface. However, O₃ is also a strong oxidant and causes troubles to human health in troposphere, especially in the confined space, such as indoor environment. Recently, O₃ abatement materials have become research hotspots due to the urgent environmental demands. Catalysis is a facile strategy that can eliminate indoor airborne O₃ efficiently and economically. Thus, this review summarizes the recent progresses of O₃ decomposition catalysts. The catalysts covered here are categorized as follows: zeolite, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), metal oxides, noble metals. Manganese–based catalysts display higher efficiency and are mainly discussed. Generally, the active sites of O₃ decomposition catalysts are described as Lewis acid sites (e.g., zeolite), metal sites (e.g., MOFs), oxygen vacancy sites (e.g., MnO₂) in the previous work. In this review, we ascribe all the active sites to unsaturated metal sites and their Lewis acidity. Possible evidence from the experimental and theoretical perspectives are proposed. Furthermore, the strategy to circumvent deactivation caused by peroxides (O₂^2–) accumulation and water molecular competition are also elaborated. Finally, perspective is presented on the challenges and opportunities of exploring existing and new O₃ decomposition catalysts.     

Activity of catalysts in thiophene synthesis from furan and hydrogen sulfide

Thiophene synthesis from furan and H₂S over acid catalysts is reported. Proton donor catalysts are low-active, nonselective, and prone to deactivation. Alumina-supported catalysts having Lewis acid sites, such as alumina-supported catalysts, are more efficient. With these catalysts, the thiophene formation rate per Lewis acid site increases with increasing site strength. It is assumed that the reaction proceeds via the formation of a surface intermediate consisting of an acid site bonded to an α carbon atom of the furan ring and an H₂S molecule nondissociatively adsorbed on a basic site. At atmospheric pressure, T = 250–450°C, initial furan concentrations of 1–20 vol %, and H₂S/furan = 0.4–20 (mol/mol), the thiophene formation reaction is first-order with respect to both reactants and its rate constant increases with increasing temperature. The thiophene formation rate depends on the H₂S/furan molar ratio. Under optimal conditions, the thiophene yield is 95–98 mol % and the thiophene formation rate is high.     

Alkylation of aromatic compounds with multi-component Lewis acid catalysts of ZnCl2 and ionic liquids with different organic cations

Alkylation of aromatic compounds with various alkylating agents such as benzyl chloride, benzyl alcohol and isopropyl chloride were investigated using ZnCl₂ based ionic liquid (ILs) Lewis acid catalysts. Multi-component Lewis acid catalysts of ZnCl₂ and ionic liquids such as 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide, 1-butylpyridinium bromide, cholin chloride and tetrabutylammonium bromide were prepared, supported on silica gel, and compared for alkylation reactions with various alkylating agents. Among the IL-based catalysts, 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium-bromide-ZnCl₂ and 1-butylpyridinium bromide-ZnCl₂ are highly active.     

Construction of Boron- and Nitrogen-Enriched Nanoporous π-Conjugated Networks Towards Enhanced Hydrogen Activation

Boron-enriched scaffolds have demonstrated unique features and promising performance in the field of catalysis towards the activation of small gas molecules. However, there is still a lack of facile approaches capable of achieving high B doping and abundant porous channels in the targeted catalysts. Herein, construction of boron- and nitrogen-enriched nanoporous π-conjugated networks (BN-NCNs) was achieved via a facile ionothermal polymerization procedure with hexaazatriphenylenehexacarbonitrile [HAT(CN)₆] sodium borohydride as the starting materials. The as-produced BN-NCN scaffolds were featured by high heteroatoms doping (B up to 23 wt. % and N: up to 17 wt. %) and permanent porosity (surface area up to 759 m² g⁻¹ mainly contributed by micropores). With the unsaturated bonded B species acting as the active Lewis acid sites and defected N species acting as the active Lewis base sites, those BN-NCNs delivered attractive catalytic performance towards H₂ activation/dissociation in both gaseous and liquid phase, acting as efficient metal-free heterogeneous frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) catalysts in hydrogenation procedures.     

Influence of the Br?nsted and Lewis Acid Sites in Platinum/Solid Acid Catalysts on the Hydrogenation of Benzene and Toluene

The hydrogenation of benzene and toluene was investigated over US-SSY, -Al₂O₃, and Ha1-MCM-41 supported platinum catalysts. The acidity of catalyst supports was measured by IR spectra of pyridine adsorption. On the Brönsted acid supported catalyst, both the hexacyclic saturation product and the pentacyclic one, the hydroisomerization product, were observed, and these two products were revealed to be primary reaction products. The two products were proposed to be formed competitively on Brönsted acid sites with carbonium ions as the reaction intermediate. By contrast, no hydroisomerization product was found on Lewis acid supported catalysts. It was inferred that the electron-deficient reaction intermediate formed on Lewis acids could not undertake any skeletal isomerization process to give a pentacyclic saturation product.     

Catalytic Reactions of n-Propanol and n-Butanol with Hydrogen Sulfide

The transformations of n-propanol and n-butanol in an H₂S atmosphere at T = 300–350°C and P = 0.1 MPa in the presence of acid–base catalysts were studied. Only alcohol dehydration with the release of alkenes occurred at a high rate on catalysts with strong proton sites (tungstosilicic and tungstophosphoric acids on SiO₂ or a decationized high-silica zeolite), whereas alcohol thiolation with the formation of alkanethiols also occurred on catalysts with Lewis acid sites (Al₂O₃; NaX; MgO; Cr/SiO₂; and Al₂O₃ modified with W, K, Na, K₂WO₄, or Na₂WO₄). The rate of reaction decreased with decreasing strength of Lewis acid sites and with increasing strength of basic sites; however, the selectivity of thiol formation increased. Alumina modified with alkaline additives was the most selective catalyst. In the presence of this catalyst, an alcohol selectively reacted with H₂S to form an alkanethiol, and the alkanethiol underwent partial decomposition with the release of an alkene and H₂S at a long contact time.     

Adsorption of acetonitrile and its reaction with oxygen on TiO2-supported Au — Rh bimetallic catalysts

The adsorption of acetonitrile and its surface reactions with oxygen on TiO₂-supported Au — Rh bimetallic catalysts were studied by FTIR and mass spectrometry at 300–673 K. The band due to CH₃CN on Lewis acid centres shifted to lower wavenumbers with the increase of the Rh content, which shows that the strength of Lewis acid sites weakens with the increase of the Rh content of the catalysts. CH₃CN, on the other hand, dissociates producing CN_(a) species. From the shift to higher wavenumbers of the band due to CN_(a), strengthening of the C — N bond with increasing Rh content has been established. During the heat treatments of the adsorbed CH₃CN layer, methylamine (CH₃NH₂) was detected in the gas phase, the amount of which depended on the composition of the catalysts. Dehydrogenation of the adsorbed acetonitrile also depends on the Rh content: the higher the Rh content of the sample, the lower the temperature of the first appearance of gaseous H₂, and the higher the amount of H₂ evolved. The presence of gaseous oxygen affects the formation of isocyanate (NCO) surface species only on 1% Au/TiO₂ and on 1% (0.75Au–0.25Rh)/TiO₂ catalysts.     

Liquid Phase Hydrogenation of t,t,c‐1,5,9‐Cyclododecatriene over Ni/MCM‐41 and Ni/SiO2 Catalysts

Ni‐loaded pure siliceous and aluminosilicate MCM‐41 (Ni/MCM‐41) and nickel‐loaded silica (15Ni/SiO₂) were synthesized via wet impregnation and were characterized by various techniques. The H₂ consumption in the TPR analysis was found to be proportional to the Ni amount in the calcined samples. After reduction the average Ni particle sizes of 15Ni/MCM‐41 and 15Ni/SiO₂ were 9–12 and 16 nm, respectively, by means of XRD and TEM measurements. All catalysts owned weak and intermediate Lewis acid sites that increased slightly with increasing the Ni amount and the Al content. In the liquid phase hydrogenation of t,t,c‐1,5,9‐cyclododecatriene over Ni/MCM‐41, the catalytic activity was parallel to the Ni content and enhanced slightly with the acid amount of the catalysts. Consequently, it was proposed that the Ni metallic sites contributed the major effect to the catalytic activity while the Lewis acid sites promoted a small but significant influence on the catalytic performance. It is noteworthy that all 15Ni/MCM‐41 catalysts exhibited remarkably higher activity than that of the conventional 15Ni/SiO₂ catalyst.     

Praseodymium Oxide Modified CeO2/Al2O3 Catalyst for Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO by NH3

A series of CeO₂/Al₂O₃ catalysts was modified with praseodymium oxide using an extrusion method. The catalytic activities of the obtained catalysts were measured for the selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH₃ to screen suitable addition of praseodymium oxide. These samples were characterized by XRD, N₂‐BET, NH₃‐TPD, NO‐TPD, Py‐IR, H₂‐TPR, Raman spectra and XPS, respectively. Results showed the optimal catalyst with the Pr/Ce molar ratio of 0.10 exhibited more than 90% NO conversion in a wide temperature range of 290–425°C under GHSV of 5000 h^?1. The number of Lewis acid sites and the chemisorbed oxygen concentration of the catalysts would increase with the Pr incorporation, which was favorable for the excellent catalytic performance. In addition, the Pr incorporation inhibited growth of the Al₂O₃ crystal particles and led to the lattice expansion of CeO₂, which increased catalytic activity. The results implied that the higher chemisorbed oxygen concentrations and the more Lewis acid sites were conductive to obtain the excellent SCR activity.     

用Lewis酸或Brnsted酸催化剂和N2汽提法使木糖脱水为糠醛（英文）

The activity of Lewis (Nb2O5) and Br nsted (Amberlyst 70) acid catalysts for the cyclodehydration of xylose to furfural was studied. The nature of the acidity resulted in significant changes in the reaction mechanism. Lewis acid sites promote the formation of xylulose, while Br nsted acid sites are required to further dehydrate the sugar to furfural. Amberlyst 70 in water/toluene at 175 ℃ showed lower activity but gave a higher furfural yield. Using N2 as the stripping agent considerably improved the furfural yield and product purity in the stripped stream. Catalyst stability was also studied.