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Wei X, Kang J, Gan L, Wang W, Yang L, Wang D, Zhong R, Qi J. Recent Advances in Co 3O 4-Based Composites: Synthesis and Application in Combustion of Methane. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1917. [PMID: 37446434 DOI: 10.3390/nano13131917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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In recent years, it has been found that adjusting the organizational structure of Co3O4 through solid solution and other methods can effectively improve its catalytic performance for the oxidation of low concentration methane. Its catalytic activity is close to that of metal Pd, which is expected to replace costly noble metal catalysts. Therefore, the in-depth research on the mechanism and methods of Co3O4 microstructure regulation has very important academic value and economic benefits. In this paper, we reviewed the catalytic oxidation mechanism, microstructure regulation mechanism, and methods of nano-Co3O4 on methane gas, which provides reference for the development of high-activity Co3O4-based methane combustion catalysts. Through literature investigation, it is found that the surface energy state of nano-Co3O4 can be adjusted by loading of noble metals, resulting in the reduction of Co-O bond strength, thus accelerating the formation of reactive oxygen species chemical bonds, and improving its catalytic effect. Secondly, the use of metal oxides and non-metallic oxide carriers helps to disperse and stabilize cobalt ions, improve the structural elasticity of Co3O4, and ultimately improve its catalytic performance. In addition, the performance of the catalyst can be improved by adjusting the microstructure of the composite catalyst and optimizing the preparation process. In this review, we summarize the catalytic mechanism and microstructure regulation of nano-Co3O4 and its composite catalysts (embedded with noble metals or combined with metallic and nonmetallic oxides) for methane combustion. Notably, this review delves into the substance of measures that can be used to improve the catalytic performance of Co3O4, highlighting the constructive role of components in composite catalysts that can improve the catalytic capacity of Co3O4. Firstly, the research status of Co3O4 composite catalyst is reviewed in this paper. It is hoped that relevant researchers can get inspiration from this paper and develop high-activity Co3O4-based methane combustion catalyst.
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- Xinfang Wei
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Zhang J, Ji L, Gong J, Wang Z. Facile synthesis of multiphase cobalt-iron spinel with enriched oxygen vacancies as a bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:13839-13847. [PMID: 35616539 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp00761d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The multiphase cobalt-iron spinel was firstly synthesized via a facile cold plasma method and applied as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Compared with the single-phase obtained by the traditional calcination method, the CoFe2O4 and Co3O4 phase were obtained by the plasma method. The multivalence states of cobalt and iron facilitated electron transport in electrochemical reactions. The plasma sample had a small particle size (5 nm) due to the low operation temperature. Notably, electron impact produced more oxygen vacancies and a larger surface area on CoxFeyO4, which increased the active sites and electronic conductivity. Electrochemical investigations indicated that the multiphase spinel obtained with a quasi-four-electron transfer process showed an onset potential of 0.76 V versus the RHE for the oxygen reduction reaction. In the oxygen evolution reaction, the potential of current density at 10 mA cm-2 was 1.53 V versus RHE. As for the overall electrocatalytic activity, the multiphase spinel had a ΔE (the difference between E10(OER) and E1/2(ORR)) of 0.89 V, exhibiting greater bifunctional activity than the other prepared catalysts.
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- Jianan Zhang
- National Engineering Research Centre of Industry Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Centre of Industry Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Centre of Industry Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Centre of Industry Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Shao X, He J, Su Q, Zhao D, Feng S. Synergy effect of CuO on CuCo 2O 4 for methane catalytic combustion. RSC Adv 2022; 12:17490-17497. [PMID: 35765424 PMCID: PMC9194921 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra02237k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Spinel oxides (AB2O4) have been widely studied as catalysts for methane combustion. Increasing attention was focused on the catalysis properties of the [B2O3] octahedron; however, the role of the [AO] tetrahedron in the catalytic activity was seldom discussed. Herein, a series of (CuO)x–CuCo2O4 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2) composite oxides were synthesized by a solvothermal method. The structure, morphology, and physicochemical properties of the as-synthesized samples were characterized by the XRD, SEM, BET, and XPS techniques. The results of the catalytic activity tests showed that the coexistence of CuO with CuCo2O4 can improve the catalytic activity. The XPS results demonstrated that there were remarkable Cu+ ions present in the composite oxides, which can cause increases in the number of oxygen vacancies on the surface of the catalysts. In addition, the redox of Cu+ and Cu2+ may improve the oxygen exchange capacity for methane oxidation. CuO and CuCo2O4 exhibit a synergistic effect in catalyzing methane combustion, which increases the oxidation rate of methane on the surface of (CuO)0.2–CuCo2O4 composite oxide and decreasing the methane combustion temperature.![]()
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- Xiaoqiang Shao
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process China.,Anhui Province International Center on Advanced Building Materials, Anhui Jianzhu University Hefei 230601 China
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Yoo S, Lee EW, Kim DH. Methane combustion over mesoporous cobalt oxide catalysts: Effects of acid treatment. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kostuch A, Gryboś J, Wierzbicki S, Sojka Z, Kruczała K. Selectivity of Mixed Iron-Cobalt Spinels Deposited on a N,S-Doped Mesoporous Carbon Support in the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Alkaline Media. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:820. [PMID: 33572133 PMCID: PMC7915630 DOI: 10.3390/ma14040820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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One of the practical efforts in the development of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts applicable to fuel cells and metal-air batteries is focused on reducing the cost of the catalysts production. Herein, we have examined the ORR performance of cheap, non-noble metal based catalysts comprised of nanosized mixed Fe-Co spinels deposited on N,S-doped mesoporous carbon support (N,S-MPC). The effect of the chemical and phase composition of the active phase on the selectivity of catalysts in the ORR process in alkaline media was elucidated by changing the iron content. The synthesized materials were thoroughly characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Raman spectroscopy (RS). Detailed S/TEM/EDX and Raman analysis of the phase composition of the synthesized ORR catalysts revealed that the dominant mixed iron-cobalt spinel is accompanied by minor fractions of bare cobalt and highly dispersed spurious iron oxides (Fe2O3 and Fe3O4). The contribution of individual phases and their degree of agglomeration on the carbon support directly influence the selectivity of the obtained catalysts. It was found that the mixed iron-cobalt spinel single phase gives rise to significant improvement of the catalyst selectivity towards the desired 4e- reaction pathway, in comparison to the reference bare cobalt spinel, whereas spurious iron oxides play a negative role for the catalyst selectivity.
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- Aldona Kostuch
- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
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Transition Metal (Ni, Cu and Fe) Substituted Co3O4 – ZrO2 Catalysts for Lean Methane Combustion. Top Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-020-01382-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Influence of Different Birnessite Interlayer Alkali Cations on Catalytic Oxidation of Soot and Light Hydrocarbons. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10050507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A series of layered birnessite (AMn4O8) catalysts containing different alkali cations (A = H+, Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, or Cs+) was synthesized. The materials were thoroughly characterized using X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, specific surface area analysis, work function, thermogravimetry/differential scanning calorimetry, and transmission electron microscopy. The catalytic activity in soot combustion in different reaction modes was investigated (tight contact, loose contact, loose contact with NO addition). The activity in the oxidation of light hydrocarbons was evaluated by tests with methane and propane. The obtained results revealed that alkali-promoted manganese oxides are highly catalytically active in oxidative reactions. In soot combustion, the reaction temperature window was shifted by 195 °C, 205 °C, and 90 °C in tight, loose + NO, and loose contact conditions against uncatalyzed oxidation, respectively. The catalysts were similarly active in hydrocarbon combustion, achieving a 40% methane conversion at 600 °C and a total propane conversion at ~450 °C. It was illustrated that the difference in activity between tight and loose contacts can be successfully bridged in the presence of NO due to its facile transformation into NO2 over birnessite. The particular activity of birnessite with H+ cations paves the road for the further development of the active phase, aiming at alternative catalytic systems for efficient soot, light hydrocarbons, and volatile organic compounds removal in the conditions present in combustion engine exhaust gases.
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Li S, Zhang Y, Shi J, Zhu G, Xie Y, Li Z, Wang R, Zhu H. Catalytic Performance of Palladium Supported on Sheaf-Like Ceria in the Lean Methane Combustion. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 10:nano10010031. [PMID: 31877687 PMCID: PMC7022713 DOI: 10.3390/nano10010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sheaf-like CeO2 (CeO2-S) in microscale was prepared by the hydrothermal method, and then etched with KOH aiming to obtain an imperfect fluorite structure (CeO2-SK) with high content of oxygen vacancies and oxygen mobility. With CeO2-S and CeO2-SK as supports respectively, a modified colloidal deposition method was employed to obtain Pd/CeO2 catalysts for being used in lean methane combustion. According to the inductively coupled plasma (ICP), N2 physisorption and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results, the Pd supported catalysts are very similar in their Pd loading, surface area and morphologies. SEM and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results revealed various nanorods exposed CeO2 (110) and (100) facets on Pd/CeO2-SK surface after KOH etching. Raman spectra and H2-temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR) results indicated that Pd/CeO2-SK catalyst has a much higher content of catalytic active PdO species than Pd/CeO2-S catalyst. It was also found that the catalytic performance of Pd/CeO2 in lean methane combustion depends greatly upon the exposing crystal planes and oxygen vacancies content of sheaf-like CeO2, and Pd/CeO2-SK exhibits higher activity than Pd/CeO2-S. The larger amount of CeO2 (110) and (100) planes on Pd/CeO2-SK surface can enhance the formation of oxygen vacancies, active Pd species and migration of lattice oxygen, which all evidently improve the redox ability and catalytic activity of the Pd/CeO2-SK catalysts in lean methane combustion.
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- Shuna Li
- Xi’an Key Laboratory on Intelligent Additive Manufacturing Technologies, The Key Laboratory for Surface Engineering and Remanufacturing in Shaanxi Province, School of Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University, Xi’an 710065, China; (G.Z.); (Y.X.)
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (J.S.); (H.Z.); Tel.: +86-029-8826-93-85 (S.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China;
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (J.S.); (H.Z.); Tel.: +86-029-8826-93-85 (S.L.)
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- Xi’an Key Laboratory on Intelligent Additive Manufacturing Technologies, The Key Laboratory for Surface Engineering and Remanufacturing in Shaanxi Province, School of Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University, Xi’an 710065, China; (G.Z.); (Y.X.)
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- Xi’an Key Laboratory on Intelligent Additive Manufacturing Technologies, The Key Laboratory for Surface Engineering and Remanufacturing in Shaanxi Province, School of Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University, Xi’an 710065, China; (G.Z.); (Y.X.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 165, Taiyuan 030001, China; (Z.L.); (R.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 165, Taiyuan 030001, China; (Z.L.); (R.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 165, Taiyuan 030001, China; (Z.L.); (R.W.)
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (J.S.); (H.Z.); Tel.: +86-029-8826-93-85 (S.L.)
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Synthesis, Characterization and Kinetic Behavior of Supported Cobalt Catalysts for Oxidative after-Treatment of Methane Lean Mixtures. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12193174. [PMID: 31569775 PMCID: PMC6804103 DOI: 10.3390/ma12193174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The present work addresses the influence of the support on the catalytic behavior of Co3O4-based catalysts in the combustion of lean methane present in the exhaust gases from natural gas vehicular engines. Three different supports were selected, namely γ-alumina, magnesia and ceria and the corresponding catalysts were loaded with a nominal cobalt content of 30 wt. %. The samples were characterized by N2 physisorption, wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and temperature-programmed reduction with hydrogen and methane. The performance was negatively influenced by a strong cobalt-support interaction, which in turn reduced the amount of active cobalt species as Co3O4. Hence, when alumina or magnesia supports were employed, the formation of CoAl2O4 or Co-Mg mixed oxides, respectively, with a low reducibility was evident, while ceria showed a lower affinity for deposited cobalt and this remained essentially as Co3O4. Furthermore, the observed partial insertion of Ce into the Co3O4 lattice played a beneficial role in promoting the oxygen mobility at low temperatures and consequently the catalytic activity. This catalyst also exhibited a good thermal stability while the presence of water vapor in the feedstream induced a partial inhibition, which was found to be completely reversible.
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