1
|
Development of Power-to-X Catalytic Processes for CO2 Valorisation: From the Molecular Level to the Reactor Architecture. CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemistry4040083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Nowadays, global climate change is likely the most compelling problem mankind is facing. In this scenario, decarbonisation of the chemical industry is one of the global challenges that the scientific community needs to address in the immediate future. Catalysis and catalytic processes are called to play a decisive role in the transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future. This critical review analyses the unique advantages of structured reactors (isothermicity, a wide range of residence times availability, complex geometries) with the multifunctional design of efficient catalysts to synthesise chemicals using CO2 and renewable H2 in a Power-to-X (PTX) strategy. Fine-chemistry synthetic methods and advanced in situ/operando techniques are essential to elucidate the changes of the catalysts during the studied reaction, thus gathering fundamental information about the active species and reaction mechanisms. Such information becomes crucial to refine the catalyst’s formulation and boost the reaction’s performance. On the other hand, reactors architecture allows flow pattern and temperature control, the management of strong thermal effects and the incorporation of specifically designed materials as catalytically active phases are expected to significantly contribute to the advance in the valorisation of CO2 in the form of high added-value products. From a general perspective, this paper aims to update the state of the art in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and PTX concepts with emphasis on processes involving the transformation of CO2 into targeted fuels and platform chemicals, combining innovation from the point of view of both structured reactor design and multifunctional catalysts development.
Collapse
|
3
|
Barrionuevo MVF, Andrés J, San-Miguel MA. A Theoretical Study on the Structural, Electronic, and Magnetic Properties of Bimetallic Pt13−nNin (N = 0, 3, 6, 9, 13) Nanoclusters to Unveil the Catalytic Mechanisms for the Water-Gas Shift Reaction. Front Chem 2022; 10:852196. [PMID: 35518715 PMCID: PMC9063635 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.852196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
In this work, first-principles calculations by using density functional theory at the GFN-xTB level, are performed to investigate the relative stability and structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of bimetallic Pt13−nNin (n = 0, 3, 6, 9, 13) nanoclusters by using corrected Hammer and Nørskov model. In addition, by employing the reaction path and the energetic span models, the energy profile and the turnover frequency are calculated to disclose the corresponding reaction mechanism of the water-gas shift reaction catalyzed by these nanoclusters. Our findings render that Ni causes an overall shrinking of the nanocluster’s size and misalignment of the spin channels, increasing the magnetic nature of the nanoclusters. Pt7Ni6 nanocluster is the most stable as a result of the better coupling between the Pt and Ni d-states. Pt4Ni9 maintains its structure over the reaction cycle, with a larger turnover frequency value than Pt7Ni6. On the other hand, despite Pt10Ni3 presenting the highest value of turnover frequency, it suffers a strong structural deformation over the completion of a reaction cycle, indicating that the catalytic activity can be altered.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Manoel Victor Frutuoso Barrionuevo
- UNICAMP Materials Simulation Lab, Institute of Chemistry, Department of Physical-Chemistry, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
- Química Teórica y Computacional, Department de Química Física i Analítica, Universitat Jaume I, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
| | - Juan Andrés
- Química Teórica y Computacional, Department de Química Física i Analítica, Universitat Jaume I, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
- *Correspondence: Juan Andrés, ; Miguel Angel San-Miguel,
| | - Miguel Angel San-Miguel
- UNICAMP Materials Simulation Lab, Institute of Chemistry, Department of Physical-Chemistry, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Juan Andrés, ; Miguel Angel San-Miguel,
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Krishankumar R, Pamucar D, Deveci M, Ravichandran KS. Prioritization of zero-carbon measures for sustainable urban mobility using integrated double hierarchy decision framework and EDAS approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 797:149068. [PMID: 34303975 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Zero-carbon is the current buzzword triggering the minds of every people in the world. The current pandemic situation has given the world an alarm to act towards the reduction/eradication of carbon footprint. Developing countries like India are striving hard to strike a balance between sustainability and global growth. To support the nation, certain measures and their prioritization would be helpful. Motivated by this notion, in this study, a new framework is proposed with double hierarchy fuzzy information, which not only gives experts a better style to articulate preferences linguistically but also makes a rational decision with methodical support. Mayor's transport strategy, 2018 is a popular document that provides valuable information towards sustainable transport practices, and the measures considered in this study are adapted from the same. In this framework, (i) a novel attitudinal evidence-based Bayesian approach is proposed for criteria weight estimation; (ii) experts' weights are determined by using variance approach, and (iii) Evaluation based on distance from average solution (EDAS) approach is extended for prioritizing zero-carbon measures. These approaches are integrated into a framework and its practicality is exemplified by considering a case example of prioritizing measures for a smart city in India. Finally, comparison with extant methods reveals the merits and shortcomings of the proposal.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Raghunathan Krishankumar
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, TN, India
| | - Dragan Pamucar
- Department of Logistics, Military Academy, University of Defence in Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
| | - Muhammet Deveci
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Turkish Naval Academy, National Defence University, 34940 Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey
| | | |
Collapse
|
5
|
Mosher CZ, Brudnicki PAP, Gong Z, Childs HR, Lee SW, Antrobus RM, Fang EC, Schiros TN, Lu HH. Green electrospinning for biomaterials and biofabrication. Biofabrication 2021; 13. [PMID: 34102612 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac0964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Green manufacturing has emerged across industries, propelled by a growing awareness of the negative environmental and health impacts associated with traditional practices. In the biomaterials industry, electrospinning is a ubiquitous fabrication method for producing nano- to micro-scale fibrous meshes that resemble native tissues, but this process traditionally utilizes solvents that are environmentally hazardous and pose a significant barrier to industrial scale-up and clinical translation. Applying sustainability principles to biomaterial production, we have developed a 'green electrospinning' process by systematically testing biologically benign solvents (U.S. Food and Drug Administration Q3C Class 3), and have identified acetic acid as a green solvent that exhibits low ecological impact (global warming potential (GWP) = 1.40 CO2eq. kg/L) and supports a stable electrospinning jet under routine fabrication conditions. By tuning electrospinning parameters, such as needle-plate distance and flow rate, we updated the fabrication of widely utilized biomedical polymers (e.g. poly-α-hydroxyesters, collagen), polymer blends, polymer-ceramic composites, and growth factor delivery systems. Resulting 'green' fibers and composites are comparable to traditional meshes in terms of composition, chemistry, architecture, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility. Interestingly, material properties of green synthetic fibers are more biomimetic than those of traditionally electrospun fibers, doubling in ductility (91.86 ± 35.65 vs. 45 ± 15.07%,n= 10,p< 0.05) without compromising yield strength (1.32 ± 0.26 vs. 1.38 ± 0.32 MPa) or ultimate tensile strength (2.49 ± 0.55 vs. 2.36 ± 0.45 MPa). Most importantly, green electrospinning proves advantageous for biofabrication, rendering a greater protection of growth factors during fiber formation (72.30 ± 1.94 vs. 62.87 ± 2.49% alpha helical content,n= 3,p< 0.05) and recapitulating native ECM mechanics in the fabrication of biopolymer-based meshes (16.57 ± 3.92% ductility, 33.38 ± 30.26 MPa elastic modulus, 1.30 ± 0.19 MPa yield strength, and 2.13 ± 0.36 MPa ultimate tensile strength,n= 10). The eco-conscious approach demonstrated here represents a paradigm shift in biofabrication, and will accelerate the translation of scalable biomaterials and biomimetic scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christopher Z Mosher
- Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
| | - Philip A P Brudnicki
- Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
| | - Zhengxiang Gong
- Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
| | - Hannah R Childs
- Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
| | - Sang Won Lee
- Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
| | - Romare M Antrobus
- Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
| | - Elisa C Fang
- Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
| | - Theanne N Schiros
- Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America.,Science and Mathematics Department, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY 10001, United States of America
| | - Helen H Lu
- Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America.,Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Zhang S, Ji W, Feng N, Lan L, Li Y, Ma Y. Study on Rh(I)/Ru(III) Bimetallic Catalyst Catalyzed Carbonylation of Methanol to Acetic Acid. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:ma13184026. [PMID: 32932754 PMCID: PMC7559703 DOI: 10.3390/ma13184026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
Abstract
In this study, a Rh(I)/Ru(III) catalyst with a bimetallic space structure was designed and synthesized. The interaction between the metals of the bimetallic catalyst and the structure of the bridged dimer can effectively reduce the steric hindrance effect and help speed up the reaction rate while ensuring the stability of the catalyst. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results show that rhodium accepts electrons from chlorine, thereby increasing the electron-rich nature of rhodium and improving the catalytic activity. This promotes the nucleophilic reaction of the catalyst with methyl iodide and reduces the reaction energy barrier. The methanol carbonylation performance of the Rh/Ru catalyst was evaluated, and the results show that the conversion rate of methyl acetate and the yield of acetic acid are 96.0% under certain conditions. Furthermore, during the catalysis, no precipitate is formed and the amount of water is greatly reduced. It can be seen that the catalyst has good stability and activity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shasha Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.M.)
| | - Wenxin Ji
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.M.)
- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-135-1957-9989; Fax: +86-951-206-2323
| | - Ning Feng
- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China;
| | - Liping Lan
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.M.)
| | - Yuanyuan Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.M.)
- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China;
| | - Yulong Ma
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.M.)
- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China;
| |
Collapse
|