Revealing Active Sites and Reaction Pathways in Methane Non-Oxidative Coupling over Iron-Containing Zeolites

Non-oxidative coupling of methane is a promising route to obtain ethylene directly from natural gas. We synthesized siliceous [Fe]zeolites with MFI and CHA topologies and found that they display high selectivity (>90 % for MFI and >99 % for CHA) to ethylene and ethane among gas-phase products. Deactivated [Fe]zeolites can be regenerated by burning coke in air. In situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy demonstrates that the isolated Fe³⁺ centers in zeolite framework of fresh catalysts are reduced during the reaction to the active sites, including Fe²⁺ species and Fe (oxy)carbides dispersed in zeolite pores. Photoelectron photoion coincidence spectroscopy results show that methyl radicals are the reaction intermediates formed upon methane activation. Ethane is formed by methyl radical coupling, followed by its dehydrogenation to ethylene. Based on the observation of intermediates including allene, vinylacetylene, 1,3-butadiene, 2-butyne, and cyclopentadiene over [Fe]MFI, a reaction network is proposed leading to polyaromatic species. Such reaction intermediates are not observed over the small-pore [Fe]CHA, where ethylene and ethane are the only gas-phase products.     

Dual Atom Catalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications

The pursuit of high metal utilization in heterogeneous catalysis has triggered the burgeoning interest of various atomically dispersed catalysts. Our aim in this review is to assess key recent findings in the synthesis, characterization, structure-property relationship and computational studies of dual-atom catalysts (DACs), which cover the full spectrum of applications in thermocatalysis, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. In particular, combination of qualitative and quantitative characterization with cooperation with DFT insights, synergies and superiorities of DACs compare to counterparts, high-throughput catalyst exploration and screening with machine-learning algorithms are highlighted. Undoubtably, it would be wise to expect more fascinating developments in the field of DACs as tunable catalysts.     

Selective Coke Combustion by Oxygen Pulsing During Mo/ZSM‐5‐Catalyzed Methane Dehydroaromatization

Non‐oxidative methane dehydroaromatization is a promising reaction to directly convert natural gas into aromatic hydrocarbons and hydrogen. Commercialization of this technology is hampered by rapid catalyst deactivation because of coking. A novel approach is presented involving selective oxidation of coke during methane dehydroaromatization at 700 °C. Periodic pulsing of oxygen into the methane feed results in substantially higher cumulative product yield with synthesis gas; a H₂/CO ratio close to two is the main side‐product of coke combustion. Using ¹³C isotope labeling of methane it is demonstrated that oxygen predominantly reacts with molybdenum carbide species. The resulting molybdenum oxides catalyze coke oxidation. Less than one‐fifth of the available oxygen reacts with gaseous methane. Combined with periodic regeneration at 550 °C, this strategy is a significant step forward, towards a process for converting methane into liquid hydrocarbons.     

α-Fe2O3形貌对Au/α-Fe2O3催化一氧化碳氧化反应性能的影响

负载型纳米金催化剂由于其独特的化学性质在一系列氧化反应中受到广泛关注.其中,一氧化碳氧化不仅在实际应用领域(如汽车尾气处理)发挥重要作用,而且作为一种理想的模型反应用以深入研究和理解催化剂的构效关系.为了获得高效的纳米金催化剂,我们需要把金负载到载体上,载体不仅为金的分散提供必要的表面,而且还会和金产生相互作用,这种金...     

Die Kristallstruktur des N,N′-Bis(trimethylsilyl)imidazoliumiodids [(Me3Si)2(C3H3N2)]+I−

Crystal Structure of N,N′-Bis(trimethylsilyl)-imidazoliumiodide [(Me₃Si)₂(C₃H₃N₂)]⁺I^? Me₃SiI forms with N-Trimethylsiylimidazole (NTMSI) a 1:1 compound which is stable at room temperature. Single crystals can be isolated from a solution of chloroform. The X-ray crystal structure investigation proves an ionic structure.     

Darstellung und Einkristall-Strukturanalyse von Hexachloro-μ-dichloro-bis[N-(trimethylsilyl)imidazol]dititan-Chloroform (1/2) [Ti2Cl8(C6H12N2Si)2] · 2 CHCl3

Synthesis and Crystal Structure Determination of Hexachloro-μ-dichloro-bis[N-(trimethylsilyl)imidazol]dititanium Chloroform (1/2) Hexachloro-μ-dichloro-bis[N-(trimethylsilyl)-imidazol]dititanium chloroform (1/2) 1 has been prepared by the reaction of titanium tetrachloride with N-trimethylsilylimidazole (NTMSI) in chloroform solution as orange crystals. The structure consists of two distorted TiCl₅N octahedrons, which are connected by two chlorine atoms via common edges to a centrosymmetric dimer [Ti₂Cl₈(NTMSI)₂] · 2 CHCl₃. The N-trimethylsilylimidazole ligands each are located at one axial position of each octahedron, whereas the equatorial positions are occupied by the chloro ligands. The results presented are discussed assuming a gradual formation of an 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 adduct.     

Statistische Modellrechnungen an zweiatomigen Alkalimetallmolekülen und -molekülionen

Using a statistical shell-model, the equilibrium internuclear distances and total molecular energies have been computed for Li ₂ ⁺ , Li₂, Na ₂ ⁺ and Na₂. The results are in good agreement with experimental data.     

Die Kristall- und Molekülstrukturen von Chlorotrispyridinium-bis-(tetrachloroaluminat(III)) und einer weiteren Modifikation von Pyridiniumchlorid

Crystal- and Molecular Structures of Chlorotrispyridinium-bis-(tetrachloroaluminate(III)) and a New Modification of Pyridinium Chloride The compounds PyHCl and ((PyH)₃Cl)(AlCl₄)₂ are formed by hydrolysis during the synthesis of adducts in the system AlCl₃/pyridine. The second room temperature modification of PyHCl crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with the lattice constants a = 847.9(3), b = 1770.2(3), c = 801.9(3) pm, β = 95.23(3)°, Z = 8. The atomic parameters were refined from 4471 measured intensities to R(F) = 6,9%. The N? Cl distances are 306.8(7) and 311.0(8) pm. The unit cell of ((PyH)₃Cl)(AlCl₄)₂ is orthorhombic (space group Pbca) and has the lattice constants a = 1306.3(4), b = 1589.4(4), c = 2708.6(7) pm, Z = 8. The crystal structure was refined from 7226 measured intensities to R(F) = 6.7%. The cation shows three pyridinium ions to have NH…?Cl hydrogen bonds to a central positioned chloride ion with N? Cl distances of 301.4(7), 305(1) and 306(1) pm.     

Ionische Strukturen von 4- bzw. 5fach koordiniertem Silicium Neue ionische Festkörperstrukturen von 4- bzw. 5fach koordiniertem Silicium: [Me3Si(NMI)]+Cl−, [Me2HSi(NMI)2]+Cl−, [Me2Si(NMI)3]2+ 2 Cl−· NMI

Ionic Structures of 4- and 5-coordinated Silicon. Novel Ionic Crystal Structures of 4- and 5-coordinated Silicon: [Me₃Si(NMI)]⁺ Cl^?, [Me₂HSi(NMI)₂]⁺ Cl^?, [Me₂Si(NMI)₃]²⁺ 2 Cl^?. NMI Me₃SiCl forms with N-Methylimidazole (NMI) a crystalline 1:1-compound which is stable at room temperature. The X-ray single crystal investigation proves the ionic structure [Me₃Si(NMI)]⁺Cl^? 1 which is the result of the cleavage of the Si? Cl bond and the addition of an NMI-ring. The reaction of Me₂HSiCl with NMI (in the molar ratio of 1:2), under cleavage of the Si? Cl bond and co-ordination of two NMI rings, yields the compound [Me₂HSi(NMI)₂]⁺Cl^? 2 . The analogous reaction of Me₂SiCl₂ with NMI (molar ratio 2:1) leads to a compound which consists of Me₂SiCl₂ and NMI in the molar ratio of 1:2. During the sublimation single crystals of the compound [Me₂Si(NMI)₃]²⁺ 2 Cl^?. NMI 3 are formed.