Effect of cobalt oxide on performance of Pd catalysts for lean-burn natural gas vehicles in the presence and absence of water vapor

Pd-based catalysts modified by cobalt were prepared by co-impregnation and sequential impregnation methods, and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), N_2 adsorption/desorption (Brunauer-Emmet-Teller method), CO-chemisorption and X-ray photoelectron spec-troscopy (XPS). The activity of Pd catalysts was tested in the simulated exhaust gas from lean-burn natural gas vehicles. The effect of Co on the performance of water poisoning resistance for Pd catalysts was estimated in the simulated exhaust gas with and without the presence of water vapor. It was found that the effect of Co significantly depended on the preparation process. PdCo/La-Al_2O_3 catalyst prepared by co-impregnation exhibited better water-resistant performance. The results of XPS indicated that both CoAl_2O_4 and Co_3O_4 were present in the Pd catalysts modified by Co. For the catalyst prepared by sequential impregnation method, the ratio of CoAl_2O_4/Co_3O_4 was higher than that of the catalyst prepared by co-impregnation method. It could be concluded that Co_3O_4 played an important role in improving water-resistant performance.     

电导研究贵金属Pt在Co3O4还原过程中的作用

通过考察Co3O4在还原过程中电导率的变化, 并结合程序升温还原方法, 对贵金属Pt的作用进行了研究. 另外, 研究了Co3O4在氢气、氧气和合成气气氛中电导率的连续变化过程, 以便进一步了解Co3O4在实际费-托合成反应条件下的氧化-还原历程, 以及贵金属Pt在该过程中的作用.     

超微粒La-Co氧化物催化剂对柴油机尾气碳黑催化燃烧性能的研究

用有机酸络合法制备了Co3O4，NiCo2O4和LaCo2O43种催化剂。通过程序升温氧化反应(TPO)技术对这3种催化剂进行模拟柴油碳黑催化燃烧反应的活性评价。研究发现以Co3O4为活性成分的催化剂能显著降低碳黑燃烧的温度。以Ni和La部分取代Co3O4后形成的复合氧化物NiCo2O4和混合氧化物LaCo2O4能改进Co3O4的氧化活性。但是NiCo2O4不能改进碳黑在松散接触时的燃烧活性；而混合氧化物LaCo2O4由于形成了超微粒含缺陷的LaCoO3钙钛矿型结构，它具有良好的低温氧化活性和表面原子移动性，因而能显著改进碳黑在松散接触时的燃烧活性。     

Cr2O3-Co3O4／SiO2对十八醇氧化生成十八酸反应的催化性能

 制备了一系列不同Cr／Co比例的Cr2O3－Co3O4／SiO2催化剂，并用XRD，FT－IR和BET等手段对催化剂进行了表征；考察了催化剂对十八醇氧化生成十八酸反应的催化性能，及反应条件（反应温度和反应时间）对催化性能的影响，确定了最佳反应条件．结果表明，金属硝酸盐在773K焙烧后转变成相应的氧化物并负载于二氧化硅上．Cr2O3－Co3O4／SiO2催化剂对十八醇氧化反应有很高的催化活性，十八酸选择性最高可达99．93％，收率可达52．44％．Cr2O3－Co3O4／SiO2催化剂的活性明显高于单一的Cr2O3／SiO2或Co3O4／SiO2催化剂     

Co_3O_4 modified Ag/g-C_3N_4 composite as a bifunctional cathode for lithium-oxygen battery

Rechargeable lithium-oxygen(Li-O_2)batteries have appeal to enormous attention because they demonstrate higher energy density than the state-of-the-art Li-ion batteries.Whereas,their practical application is impeded by several challenging problems,such as the low energy round trip efficiencies and the insufficient cycle life,due to the cathode passivation caused by the accumulation of discharge products.Developing efficient catalyst for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions is effective to reduce the overpotentials in Li-O_2cells.In our work,we report a Co_3O_4modified Ag/g-C_3N_4nanocomposite as a bifunctional cathode catalyst for Li-O_2cells.The g-C_3N_4substrate prevents the accumulation of Ag and Co_3O_4nanoparticles and the presence of Ag NPs improves the surface area of g-C_3N_4and electronic conductivity,significantly improving the oxygen reduction/evolution capabilities of Co_3O_4.Due to a synergetic effect,the Ag/g-C_3N_4/Co_3O_4nanocomposite demonstrates a higher catalytic activity than each individual constituent of Co_3O_4or Ag/g-C_3N_4for the ORR/OER on as catalysts in Li-O_2cells.As a result,the Ag/gC_3N_4/Co_3O_4composite shows impressive electrochemical performance in a Li-O_2battery,including high discharge capacity,small gap between charge and discharge potential,and high cycling stability.     

Au-Cu/Co3O4双金属催化剂上乙烯完全催化氧化性能

以共沉淀法制得的Co₃O₄为载体, 采用两步法负载Au和Cu制得了一系列Au-Cu/Co₃O₄双金属催化剂, 考察了Au-Cu/Co₃O₄双金属催化剂完全催化氧化乙烯的性能, 并通过X射线衍射(XRD)、高分辨透射电镜(HRTEM)、H₂程序升温还原(H₂-TPR)和O₂程序升温脱附(O₂-TPD)对催化剂进行了表征. 活性测试结果表明: 负载型Au-Cu/Co₃O₄双金属催化剂的催化性能优于单一金属催化剂Au/Co₃O₄, 并且在Au负载量为4% (w, 质量分数)时, 与AuCu/Co₃O₄和Au₃Cu/Co₃O₄催化剂相比, AuCu₃/Co₃O₄催化剂的催化活性较好, 0 ℃时可催化转化15.3%的乙烯为CO₂和H₂O, 120 ℃时100%催化转化乙烯. XRD和HRTEM表明, AuCu₃/Co₃O₄催化剂中有Au-Cu合金相的生成, 而Au₃Cu/Co₃O₄催化剂中Cu主要以氧化物的形式存在. Au和Cu之间产生相互作用, 使活性相金属的粒径降低. H₂-TPR和O₂-TPD分析结果表明, AuCu₃/Co₃O₄催化剂具有较强的低温可还原能力和可提供的大量表面活性吸附氧物种, 促进了乙烯的完全催化氧化.     

一维纳米Co_3O_4,Ag/Co_3O_4及CuO/Co_3O_4的合成与电催化性能(英文)

采用水热合成法制备了Co3O4及复合Ag/Co3O4、CuO/Co3O4一维纳米产品。用XRD,FE-SEM和TEM手段对产品进行了表征。采用循环伏安法研究了合成产品修饰的玻碳电极在碱性溶液中对对硝基苯酚的电催化还原性能。与裸玻碳电极相比,1mmol·L-1的对硝基苯酚在用Co3O4、特别是CuO/Co3O4修饰的玻碳电极上还原的峰电流明显增大,用Ag/Co3O4(Ag/Co原子比分别为1∶5和2∶5)修饰的玻碳电极催化还原对硝基苯酚时,尽管还原峰电流增大不是太大,但其峰电位明显降低(分别降低0.265和0.371V)。     

The Co_3O_4 nanosheet array as support for MoS_2 as highly efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction

The electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction(HER) on a non-precious electrocatalyst in an alkaline environment is of essential importance for future renewable energy. The design of advanced electrocatalysts for HER is the most important part to reduce the cost and to enhance the efficiency of water splitting. MoS_2 is considered as one of the most promising electrocatalysts to replace the precious Pt catalyst.Herein, for the first time, we have successfully loaded MoS_2 electrocatalysts onto the Co_3O_4 nanosheet array to catalyze HER with a low onset potential of ~76 mV. The high hydrogen evolution activity of MoS_2 supported on the Co_3O_4 nanosheet array may be attributed to the increased active sites and the electronic interactions between MoS_2 and Co_3O_4.     

Influences of the adsorption state of catalyst on the performance of DS-PEC for visible light driven water splitting

Adsorption state of catalyst on photoanode is an important factor on influencing the performance of dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells(DS-PECs) for water splitting. Photoanode TiO_2(1 + 2) was assembled with Ru(bpy)3phosphoric acid derivative(complex 1) as photosensitizer and complex 2 as water oxidation catalyst to compare with photoanode TiO_2(1 + 3). The photocurrent density of photoanode TiO 2(1 + 3) with catalyst 3 synthesized with only one end fixing on the surface of TiO_2 is about four-fold of the photoanode assembled with catalyst 2 fixing with two claws on the surface of TiO 2. The phenomenon should be caused by the littery arrangement and shorter distance of catalyst 2 from the active center of catalyst to TiO_2 on the surface of semiconductor which led to lowly efficient electron transfer.     

Efficient and stable photo-oxidation of water by a bismuth vanadate photoanode coupled with an iron oxyhydroxide oxygen evolution catalyst

BiVO(4) films were prepared by a simple electrodeposition and annealing procedure and studied as oxygen evolving photoanodes for application in a water splitting photoelectrochemical cell. The resulting BiVO(4) electrodes maintained considerable photocurrent for photo-oxidation of sulfite, but generated significantly reduced photocurrent for photo-oxidation of water to oxygen, also decaying over time, suggesting that the photoelectrochemical performance of BiVO(4) for water oxidation is mainly limited by its poor catalytic ablity to oxidize water. In order to improve the water oxidation kinetics of the BiVO(4) electrode, a layer of FeOOH was placed on the BiVO(4) surface as an oxygen evolution catalyst using a new photodeposition route. The resulting BiVO(4)/FeOOH photoanode exhibitied significantly improved photocurrent and stability for photo-oxidation of water, which is one of the best among all oxide-based phoatoanode systems reported to date. In particular, the BiVO(4)/FeOOH photoanode showed an outstanding performance in the low bias region (i.e., E < 0.8 V vs RHE), which is critical in determining the overall operating current density when assembling a complete p-n photoelectrochemical diode cell. The photocurrent-to-O(2) conversion efficiency of the BiVO(4)/FeOOH photoanode is ca. 96%, confirming that the photogenerated holes in the BiVO(4)/FeOOH photoanode are indeed excusively used for O(2) evolution.     

Enhancement of mass transfer efficiency and photoelectrochemical activity for TiO_2 nanorod arrays by decorating Ni~(3+)-states functional NiO water oxidation cocatalyst

Photoelectrochemical(PEC) water splitting is a promising technology to use solar energy.However,current metal oxides photoanode face the problem of sluggish water oxidation kinetic.In this study,we propose that the sluggish water oxidation process will cause slow mass transfer efficiency,which are rarely considered previously,especially at large bias and strong illumination.Mass transfer refers to the migration of reactants(like H_2 O and OH~-) to the photoanode surface,reaction with holes and diffusion of products(like radical and O_2) to the bulk of the electrode.If the migration and diffusion are not fast enough,the mass transfer will inhibit the increase of PEC activity.This problem will be more apparent for nanorod arrays(NRAs),where the space among the NRAs is related narrow.Herein,we solve this problem by decorating the surface of the photoanode by NiO clusters with Ni~(3+) state as water oxidation cocatalysts.This work studies the PEC process from the viewpoint of mass transfer and firstly demonstrates that mass transfer in NRAs structure can be promoted by using Ni-based water oxidation cocatalyst.     

Unraveling the role of Ti_3C_2 MXene underlayer for enhanced photoelectrochemical water oxidation of hematite photoanodes

Hematite is regarded as a promising photoanode for photoelectrochemical(PEC) water splitting.However,the charge recombination occurred at the interface of FTO/hematite strictly limits the PEC performance of hematite.Herein,we reported a Ti3C2 MXene underlayer modified hematite(Ti-Fe2O3) photoanode via a simple drop-casting followed by hydrothermal and annealing processes.Owing to the bifunctional role of Ti3C2 MXene underlayer in improving the interfacial properties of FTO/hematite and providing Ti source for the construction of Fe2 TiO5/Fe2O3 heterostructure in hematite nanostructure,the bulk and interfacial charge transfer dynamics of hematite are significantly enhanced,and consequently enhancing the PEC performance.Compared with the pristine hematite,the as-prepared Ti-Fe2O3 photoanode shows an increased photocurrent density from 0.80 mA/cm² to 1.30 mA/cm² at 1.23 V vs.RHE.Moreover,a further promoted PEC performance including a dramatically increased photocurrent density of 2.49 mA/cm² at1.23 V vs.RHE and an obviously lowered onset potential is achieved for the Ti-Fe2O3 sample after the subsequent surface F-treatment and the loading of FeNiOOH cocatalyst.Such results suggest that the introduction of Ti3C2 MXene underlayer is a facile but effective approach to improve the PEC water splitting activity of hematite.     

The design and fabrication of Co_3O_4/Co_3V_2O_8/Ni nanocomposites as high-performance anodes for Li-ion batteries

The Co_3O_4/Co_3V_2O_8/Ni nanocomposites were rationally designed and prepared by a two-step hydrothermal synthesis and subsequent annealing treatment. The one-dimensional(1D) Co_3O_4 nanowire arrays directly grew on Ni foam, whereas the 1D Co_3V_2O_8 nanowires adhered to parts of Co_3O_4 nanowires.Most of the hybrid nanowires were inlayed with each other, forming a 3D hybrid nanowires network.As a result, the discharge capacity of Co_3O_4/Co_3V_2O_8/Ni nanocomposites could reach 1201.8 mAh/g after100 cycles at 100 mA/g. After 600 cycles at 1 A/g, the discharge capacity was maintained at 828.1 mAh/g.Moreover, even though the charge/discharge rates were increased to 10 A/g, it rendered reversible capacity of 491.2 mAh/g. The superior electrochemical properties of nanocomposites were probably ascribed to their unique 3D architecture and the synergistic effects of two active materials. Therefore, such Co_3O_4/Co_3V_2O_8/Ni nanocomposites could potentially be used as anode materials for high-performance Li-ion batteries.     

Assembling Co_9S_8 nanoflakes on Co_3O_4 nanowires as advanced core/shell electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction

Rational design of advanced cost-effective electrocatalysts is vital for the development of water electrolysis. Herein, we report a novel binder-free efficient Co_9S_8@Co_3O_4 core/shell electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER) via a combined hydrothermal-sulfurization method. The sulfurized net-like Co_9S_8 nanoflakes are strongly anchored on the Co_3O_4 nanowire core forming self-supported binder-free core/shell electrocatalysts. Positive advantages including larger active surface area of Co_9S_8 nanoflakes,and reinforced structural stability are achieved in the Co_9S_8@Co_3O_4 core/shell arrays. The OER performances of the Co_9S_8@Co_3O_4 core/shell arrays are thoroughly tested and enhanced electrocatalytic performance with lower over-potential(260 m V at 20 m A cm~(-2)) and smaller Tafel slopes(56 mV dec-1) as well as long-term durability are demonstrated in alkaline medium. Our proposed core/shell smart design may provide a new way to construct other advanced binder-free electrocatalysts for applications in electrochemical catalysis.     

浸渍溶液pH值对Co/TiO2催化剂F-T反应性能的影响

Fischer—Tropsch合成（简称F—T合成）是煤和天然气转化制取液体燃料的重要途径,催化剂的研制与开发是该过程实现工业化的关键步骤。钻基催化剂以其较高的加氢反应活性、较高的长链烃选择性和较低的水煤气变换活性而成为F—T合成中最有前途的催化体系之一。钴基催化剂的制备通常采用浸渍法。除了能够提高催化剂的比表面积和分散度,载体可以与金属发生相互作用而改变活性金属组分的结构组成、电子状态等,从而影响催化剂的催化反应性能。TiO2作为F—T合成的载体近年来受到普遍的关注。文献[7,8]是针对TiO2载体的低表面有针对性地添加无机氧化物黏接剂,提高金属钴的负载量,从而改进催化剂的反应性能;或者是添加助剂及第二金属组分以提高催化剂分散与还原性能。本文通过调节浸渍液pH值控制钻钛的相互作用并与催化剂反应性能关联,以期为催化剂制备条件的选择提供参考。     

利用程序升温还原方法研究钴,钌,钼加氢脱硫催化剂氧化态的还原过程

钴或镍在加氢脱硫(HDS)催化剂中的助剂作用文献已有很多的讨论。近年来,研究结果发现,少量的钌加入到Mo/Al_2O_3和Co-Mo/Al_2O_3催化剂上可以显著地提高其加氢脱硫活性,可是关于钌的助剂作用前人研究的较少。因此对比研究钴和钌的的助剂作用有助于认识各种不同类型的助剂在加氢脱硫催化剂中的功能。本文应用程序升温还原方法对钴和钌在加氢脱硫催化剂的前身态氧化物还原过程中的助剂作用进行了考察。     

氨氧化钴催化剂的表面研究

The surface morphology,crystallite size distribution, and the surface and depth analyses for the coneentratons of impurity elements and cobalt oxide ions of several samples of Co_3O_4 catalyst for ammonia oxidation, which were obtained under various conditions for preparation, calination,usage,and regeneration, were observed by means of a transmission electron microscopy(TEM), a scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and an ion microprobe mass analyzer (IMMA). The observed results are discussed in relating with the experimental activity of the catalyt. It is concluded that the possible causes of the decline in the activity of the catalyst are that the impurity elements transport from the bulk phase and enrich onto the surface and the cobalt oxide ions on the surface decrease when the catalyst has been used at the high temperature for a long time.     

CO3O4/SrTiO3光催化分解水制氢的研究

本文报道了利用掺有Co_3O_4的SrTiO_3多晶粉末进行光催化分解水制氢的研究结果。其中着重考察了光催化剂的预处理和反应液OH~-浓度等因素对催化活性的影响; 同时利用表面光电压谱(SPV)技术和ESR对光催化剂的表面光-伏性质、电子性质进行了研究。并注意从SrTiO_3的能带结构考虑, 借助于表面态的概念, 对光催化机制进行了初步的探讨。     

高性能甲烷催化燃烧催化剂的制备及其在天然气催化燃烧热水器上的应用

 以镧改性的Ce-Zr-O固溶体储氧材料和钇、锆改性的氧化铝(YSZ-Al2O3)的混合物为载体,浸渍活性组分Co3O4+Fe2O3+MnO2,以蜂窝状堇青石陶瓷材料为基体,制备了甲烷催化燃烧催化剂,考察了该催化剂老化前后的活性,并将其用于强鼓式家用天然气催化燃烧热水器. 结果表明,该催化剂具有很高的活性和稳定性. 使用此催化剂的天然气催化燃烧热水器的热效率达到101.1%, 同时烟气中CO和NOx污染物的排放浓度分别为0.014%和0.003%, 该热水器具有高效节能和环境友好双重优点.     

Rationally designed/constructed MnOx/WO3 anode for photoelectrochemical water oxidation

The activity of WO₃ photoanode could be improved efficiently after loading MnO_x by photodeposition. The maximum photocurrent density of composite photoanode is achieved with a deposition time of 3 min, which is higher than that of pristine WO₃ photoanode around 40%.