Preparation of Highly Active Pt-K/γ-Al2O3 Catalyst for o-Phenylphenol Synthesis from o-Cyclohexenyl-cyclohexanone Dehydrogenation

0.5%Pt-K/γ-Al2O3 catalysts for the synthesis of o-phenylphenol（OPP） from o-cyclohexenyl-cyclohexanone （dimer） dehydrogenation were prepared by means of a two subsequent impregnation method. The effects of catalyst preparation parameters, such as K promoters, calcination, and reduction conditions, were investigated. The results showed that the addition of K2SO4 to Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst notably promoted the selectivity of OPP, and its optimum content was found to be 6% in mass fraction. The higher activity was obtained when Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst was calcined in nitrogen atmosphere at 400--500 ℃ and then reduced at the same temperature for 3 h in hydrogen atmosphere. The conversion of the dimer and the selectivity of OPP were always above 99% and 90%, respectively, over 0.5%Pt-6% K2SO4/γ-Al2O3 catalyst during the pilot scale test of 8000 h.     

Synthesis of Ni／Mg／Al Layered Double Hydroxides and Their Use as Catalyst Precursors in the Preparation of Carbon Nanotubes

Ni/Mg/Al layered double hydroxides(LDHs) with different n(Ni) : n(Mg) : n(Al) ratio values were prepared via a coprecipitation reaction. Then Ni/Mg/Al mixed oxides were obtained by calcination of these LDHs precursors. Carbon nanotubes were produced in the catalytic decomposition of propane over the Ni/Mg/Al mixed oxide catalysts. The quality of as-made nanotubes was investigated by SEM and TEM. The nanotubes were multiwall with a high length-diameter ratio and appeared to be flexible. The catalytic activities of these mixed oxides increased with increasing the Ni content. The Ni/Mg/Al mixed oxide with the highest Ni content [ n( Ni)/n( Mg)/n(Al) = 1/1/1 ] showed the highest activity and the carbon nanotubes grown on its surface had the best quality.     

Dehydrocyclization of Diphenylamine to Carbazole over Platinum-Based Bimetallic Catalysts

 Gas phase dehydrocyclization of diphenylamine (DPA) to carbazole over monometallic and bimetallic 0.4 wt% Pt-based catalysts in a fixed bed reactor was studied in the presence of hydrogen at a temperature of 550 ^oC. Alumina and carbon supported Pt catalysts showed very high initial activity (> 95%). The selectivity for carbazole over carbon supported Pt catalysts was slightly lower. Doping of the catalyst with potassium led to an increase in the selectivity for carbazole by 15%. Bimetallic Pt-Sn catalysts prepared by co-impregnation were less selective than catalysts prepared by successive impregnation. The selectivity for carbazole over bimetallic Pt-Sn catalysts prepared by successive impregnation was 75%, but their activity decreased with increased Sn loading. Highly active and reasonably selective catalysts were Ir-doped bimetallic Pt-based catalysts. The conversion of diphenylamine over Pt-Ir catalysts was above 98% and the selectivity for carbazole was nearly 55%, while the lifetime was much longer.     

Tuning the base properties of Mg–Al hydrotalcite catalysts using their memory effect

Herein,the relationship between the structure and base properties of Mg–Al hydrotalcite catalysts was comprehensively investigated in relation to heat treatment and rehydration processes,which are well known as memory effects of hydrotalcite.The structure of Mg–Al hydrotalcites changed from layered double hydroxide(LDH)to mixed metal oxide and subsequently to a spinel structure during heat treatment,and it was returned from mixed metal oxide to a LDH structure by rehydration.Based on various characterizations,we successfully proposed a detailed mechanism of memory effect.We also confirmed that the Mg–Al hydrotalcites had weak or strong base sites and that their base properties could be systematically tuned by heat treatment and rehydration.The prepared Mg–Al hydrotalcites were applied to a model reaction,isomerization of glucose to fructose,as base catalysts.Among the catalysts tested,the rehydrated Mg–Al hydrotalcite efficiently produced fructose due to its appropriate base and structure properties.We finally concluded that the base sites of Mg–Al hydrotalcites can be designed as desired by heat treatment and rehydration.Moreover,through systematic design of the base sites of Mg–Al hydrotalcites,these can be promising catalysts for various heterogeneous reactions over base catalysts,giving excellent catalytic performances.     

NaA分子筛膜催化剂上CO和C2H4混合气的选择性氧化反应

Defect-free zeolite NaA membranes were coated onto the surface of spherical Pt/Al2O3 particles using a two-step hydrothermal method. The structure and morphology of the synthesized composite catalysts were characterized using XRD and SEM techniques, respectively. The results indicated a layer of compact and uniform NaA molecular sieve membrane with a thickness of about 20 滋m was coated on the spherical Pt/Al2O3 particles after the two-step hydrothermal synthesis. The prepared NaA membrane coated catalysts were used in the oxidation of a mixture of CO and C2H4 to study the reactant selectivity over the coated zeolite NaA membranes. Under the optimized conditions, the oxidation selectivity for CO over C2H4 on the composite catalyst was as high as 96%. The feasible application of this composite membrane coated catalyst to the selective removal of CO in the presence of C2H4 was anticipated.     

Autothermal Reforming of Methane over Ni Catalysts Supported on CuO-ZrO2-CeO2-Al2O3

Ni catalysts supported on various mixed oxides of Al2O3 with rare earth oxide and transitional metal oxides were synthesized. The studies focused on the measurement of the autothermal reforming of methane to hydrogen over Ni catalysts supported on the mixed oxide ZrxCe30-xAl70Oδ (x=5, 10, 15). The catalytic performance of Ni/Zr10Ce20Al70Oδ was better than that of other catalysts. XRD results showed that the addition of Zr to Ni/Ce30Al70Oδ prevented the formation of NiAl2O4 and facilitated the dispersion of NiO. Effects of CuO addition to Zr10Ce20Al70Oδ were also investigated. The activity of Ni catalyst supported on CuO-ZrO2-CeO2-Al2O3 was somewhat affected and the Ni/Cu5Zr10Ce20Al65Oδ showed the best catalytic performance with the highest CH4 conversion, yield of H2, selectivity for H2 and H2/CO production ratio in operation temperatures ranging from 650 to 750℃.     

Intrinsic Kinetics of Dimethyl Ether Synthesis from Syngas

The intrinsic kinetics of dimethyl ether (DME) synthesis from syngas over a methanol synthesis catalyst mixed with methanol dehydration catalyst has been investigated in a tubular integral reactor at 3-7MPa and 220-260℃. The three reactions including methanol synthesis from CO and H2, CO2 and H2, and methanol dehydration were chosen as the independent reactions. The L-H kinetic model was presented for dimethyl ether synthesis and the parameters of the model were obtained by using simplex method combined with genetic algorithm. The model is reliable according to statistical analysis and residual error analysis. The synergy effect of the reactions over the bifunctional catalyst was compared with the effect for methanol synthesis catalyst under the same conditions based on the model. The effects of syngas containing N2 on the reactions were also simulated.     

掺杂Cr助剂的Pt/USY催化剂上正庚烷异构化反应研究

The Pt-supported USY zeolite catalysts doped with Cr, Al or Zn were prepared by impregnation, and characterized by XRD, low temperature nitrogen physisorption, H2-chemisorption and IR spectroscopy of the pyridine adsorption. Catalytic activities were evaluated via the hydroisomerization of n-heptane with an atmospheric fixed-bed reactor. The Pt dispersion and acidity of the Pt-supported USY catalyst were influenced by the addition of the promoters. The Pt-supported catalysts promoted by Cr, Al or Zn, especially by Cr, were catalytically much more stable and exhibited much higher catalytic activity and selectivity for isomerization of n-heptane than the catalysts without the dopant. Both the conversion and selectivity are discussed in relation with the physicochemical properties of catalysts.     

Nickel and potassium co-modified β-Mo2C catalyst for CO conversion

Nickel and potassium co-modified -Mo2C catalysts were prepared and used for CO hydrogenation reaction. The major products over -Mo2C were C1–C4 hydrocarbons, only few alcohols were obtained. Addition of potassium resulted in remarkable selectivity shift from hydrocarbons to alcohols at the expense of CO conversion over -Mo2C. Moreover, it was found that potassium enhanced the ability of chain propagation with a higher C2+OH production. Modified by nickel, -Mo2C showed a relatively high CO conversion, however, the products were similar to those of pure -Mo2C. When co-modified by nickel and potassium, -Mo2C exhibited high activity and selectivity towards mixed alcohols synthesis, and also the whole chain propagation to produce alcohols especially for the stage of C1OH to C2OH was remarkably enhanced. It was concluded that the Ni and K had, to some extent, synergistic effect on CO conversion.     

Nickel and potassium co-modified β-Mo2C catalyst for CO conversion

Nickel and potassium co-medified β-Mo2C catalysts were prepared and used for CO hydrogenation reaction. The major products over β-Mo2C were C1-C4 hydrocarbons, only few alcohols were obtained. Addition of potassium resulted in remarkable selectivity shift from hydrocarbons to alcohols at the expense of CO conversion over β-Mo2C. Moreover, it was found that potassium enhanced the ability of chain propagation with a higher C2+OH production. Modified by nickel, β-Mo-2C showed a relatively high CO conversion, however, the products were similar to those of pure β-Mo2C. When co-modified by nickel and potassium,β-Mo2C exhibited high activity and selectivity towards mixed alcohols synthesis, and also the whole chain propagation to produce alcohols especially for the stage of C1OH to C2OH was remarkably enhanced. It was concluded that the Ni and K had, to some extent, synergistic effect on CO conversion.     

Preparation of Highly Active Pt-K/γ-AI203 Catalyst for 0-Phenylphenol Synthesis from 0-Cyclohexenyl-cyclohexanone Dehydrogenation

0.5%Pt-K/y-Al2O3 catalysts for the synthesis of 0-phenylphenol(OPP) from 0-cyclohexenyl-cyciohexanone (dimer) dehydrogenation were prepared by means of a two subsequent impregnation method.The effects of catalyst preparation parameters,such as K promoters,calcination,and reduction conditions,were investigated.The results showed that the addition of K2SO4 to Pt/y-Al2O3 catalyst notably promoted the selectivity of OPP,and its optimum content was found to be 6% in mass fraction.The higher activity was obtained when Pt/y-Al2O3 catalyst was calcined in nitrogen atmosphere at 400-500℃ and then reduced at the same temperature for 3 h in hydrogen atmosphere.The conversion of the dimer and the selectivity of OPP were always above 99% and 90%,respectively,over 0.5%Pt-6% K2SO4/γ-Al2O3 catalyst during the pilot scale test of 8000 h.     

铝基类水滑石和复合氧化物负载Pt催化剂的制备及对甲基苯酚加氢脱氧反应的催化性能

采用共沉淀法制备了多种铝基类水滑石,焙烧后得到对应的复合氧化物;以水滑石或复合氧化物为载体,制备了系列Pt基催化剂,研究了该催化剂对甲基苯酚加氢脱氧反应的催化性能。结果表明,Pt基催化剂的性能与载体的组分组成和结构相关;当以不经焙烧的类水滑石做载体时,所制备的Pt基催化剂具有较高的活性。其中,Pt-Ni-Al-H催化剂的加氢脱氧活性最高,对甲基苯酚转化率达到99.8%,甲苯选择性为1.4%,而Pt-Zn-Al-H催化剂的直接脱氧活性最高,在275℃和氢压2MPa下反应1h后,甲苯选择性达到84.1%。研究发现,反应过程中所生成的甲基环己烷可进一步发生脱氢反应转化为甲苯,说明所制备的Pt基催化剂具有较好的脱氢活性,可节省脱氧过程中的氢气消耗量。     

Hydrotalcite-derived Co-containing mixed metal oxide catalysts for methanol incineration

The Co–Mg–Al mixed metal oxides were prepared by calcination of co-precipitated hydrotalcite-like precursors at various temperatures (600–800 °C), characterised with respect to chemical (AAS) and phase (XRD) composition, textural parameters (BET), form and aggregation of cobalt species (UV–vis-DRS) and their redox properties (H₂-TPR, cyclic voltammetry). Moreover, the process of thermal decomposition of hydrotalcite-like materials to mixed metal oxide systems was studied by thermogravimetric method combined with the analysis of gaseous decomposition products by mass spectrometry. Calcined hydrotalcite-like materials were tested as catalysts for methanol incineration. Catalytic performance of the oxides depended on cobalt content, Mg/Al ratio and calcination temperature. The catalysts with lower cobalt content, higher Mg/Al ratio and calcined at lower temperatures (600 or 700 °C) were less effective in the process of methanol incineration. In a series of the studied catalysts, the best results, with respect to high catalytic activity and selectivity to CO₂, were obtained for the mixed oxide with Co:Mg:Al molar ratio of 10:57:33 calcined at 800 °C. High activity of this catalyst was likely connected with the presence of a Co–Mg–Al spinel-type phases, containing easy reducible Co³⁺ cations, formed during high-temperature treatment of the hydrotalcite-like precursor.     

Guerbet condensation of methanol with n-propanol to isobutyl alcohol over heterogeneous copper chromite/Mg–Al mixed oxides catalysts

The synthesis of isobutyl alcohol (ⁱBuOH) from methanol (MeOH) and n-propanol (PrOH) through the Guerbet condensation has been studied at 200 °C and under inert atmosphere (3.0 MPa of N₂), using a two-component heterogeneous catalytic system based on pre-activated copper chromite and Mg–Al mixed oxides deriving from hydrotalcite-type (HT) precursors with different Mg/Al ratios. All the investigated catalysts displayed a significant activity, with an almost complete selectivity to ⁱBuOH. Unlike the copper chromite/soluble sodium methoxide system, the catalysts were tolerant of the co-produced water and did not display any appreciable deactivation during the course of the reaction. The catalyst productivity was found to increase by reducing the Mg/Al ratio in the heterogeneous base, according to the increase of the fraction of medium–strong and strong basic sites which favour the aldol condensation between the aldehydes derived from MeOH and PrOH.     

Catalytic performance of ternary Mg-Al-Ce oxides for ethanol conversion into 1-butanol in a flow reactor

An investigation of hydrotalcite-derived ternary Mg-Al-Ce oxides as catalysts for vapour phase condensation of ethanol to 1-butanol in a flow reactor under atmospheric pressure was carried out. The Mg-Al-Ce oxide systems with Mg/(Al +Ce) ratio from 1 to 4 were synthesized and characterized by XRD, SEM, NMR, and XPS. The study of acid-base characteristics of the systems with different Mg/(Al+Ce) ratio by NH_3/CO_2 quasi-equilibrium thermal desorption techniques shows that the ratio of the catalyst oxide components(Mg, Al, Ce) can provide acid/base capacity ratio close to 3 for the effectivity of the target process. The highest selectivity 68% is reached over Mg-Al-Ce oxide catalyst with the ratio of Mg/(Al+Ce) = 2.     

ZrxTixAl1-2xO2的制备及其在三效催化剂上的应用

Zr_0.5Ti_0.5O₂(ZT) and Zr_0.25Ti_0.25Al_0.5O₂(ZTA) mixed oxides were prepared by co-precipitation method and characterized by low temperature adsorption-desorption， XRD and NH₃-TPD. The activity of Pt/Zr_0.5Ti_0.5O₂ and Pt/ Zr_0.5Ti_0.5Al_0.5O₂ catalysts was evaluated using the simulated gases. The results show that ZTA samples exhibit higher specific surface area， larger pore volume and proper surface acidic amount and acidity in comparison with ZT. The results of the catalytic test indicate that Pt/ZT and Pt/ZTA catalysts exhibit excellent low-temperature catalytic activity and lower light-off temperatures of hydrocarbon， carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides， especially better conversion for nitrogen oxides (NO_x). The addition of Al₂O₃ into ZT enhanced the anti-aging property of Pt/ ZTA catalysts due to the excellent textural， structural， surface acidity and thermal stability.     

Pt/Al2O3和Pt/CeO2/Al2O3催化甲烷部分氧化制合成气反应

研究了Pt/Al₂O₃和Pt/CeO₂/Al₂O₃对甲烷部分氧化制合成气反应的催化活性,发现Pt/CeO₂/Al₂O₃显示了更高的甲烷转化率和合成气选择性.用H₂-TPR、H₂-TPD、SEM-EDX和XRD等技术对催化剂进行了表征.CeO₂和Pt相互作用促进Pt在催化剂表面的分散,抑制Pt在催化剂表面的迁移;降低了催化剂的燃烧活性,提高了催化剂的部分氧化活性和选择性,可避免因催化剂床层局部温度过高而导致催化剂活性下降或失活,提高了催化剂的稳定性.同时,CeO₂通过促进水汽变换反应使反应体系迅速达到平衡,提高了催化剂对H₂的选择性.     

负载型Pt/CeO_2-Al_2O_3催化剂的制备及其脱氢性能

通过超声辅助共沉淀法制备了具有高比表面积、大孔容和大孔径的CeO_2-Al_2O_3复合载体,并以此制备了一系列负载型Pt/CeO_2-Al_2O_3催化剂,采用XRD、氮吸附、NH3-TPD、SEM和TEM等方法对复合载体和催化剂进行了表征;以甲基环己烷为模型化合物,考察了Pt/CeO_2-Al_2O_3催化剂的脱氢性能,研究了载体中Ce/Al物质的量比及反应温度对其催化脱氢性能的影响。结果表明,当Ce/Al物质的量比为0.5时,Pt/CeO_2-Al_2O_3催化剂在450℃下具有较高的脱氢性能;甲基环己烷转化率达到88.53%,甲苯的选择性达94.63%。     

Pt/MOx-SiO2 (M=Ce,Zr, Al)催化剂对CO和C3H8氧化性能的影响

采用共沉淀法制备质量比为1:1的MOx-SiO2(M=Ce,Zr,Al)复合氧化物,以此为载体采用浸渍法制备了铂基氧化型催化剂.考察了该系列催化剂在模拟柴油车尾气条件下,经SO2硫化前后对C3H8和CO的氧化性能.用X射线衍射(XRD)、低温N2吸附-脱附、氨气/氧气/二氧化碳程序升温脱附(NH3/O2/CO2-TPD)和X射线光电子能谱(XPS)等手段进行了表征.NH3-TPD证实催化剂表面存在多种酸中心,硫化后催化剂表面中强酸中心增多.O2-TPD证实催化剂表面存在α和β氧物种,硫化后催化剂表面氧脱附量减少.其中Pt/Al2O3-SiO2表面酸性最弱和表面氧脱附量最大.XPS结果表明新鲜催化剂经硫化后会使催化剂表面Pt的结合能降低.活性测试结果表明,三种催化剂对CO和C3H8的催化氧化活性均较好,其中Pt/ZrO2-SiO2抗SO2中毒性能最佳,具有良好的应用前景.