Characterization and reactivity of Nb2O5 supported Ru catalysts

Functionalized ceria–niobium supported nickel catalysts for gas phase semi-hydrogenation of phenylacetylene to styrene

We illustrated a complete and selective gas phase hydrogenation of phenylacetylene into styrene over a Ni-NbCeOx catalyst. Optimum operational conditions for this reaction are presented.

Electronic Effect of Ruthenium Nanoparticles on Efficient Reductive Amination of Carbonyl Compounds

Highly selective synthesis of primary amines over heterogeneous catalysts is still a challenge for the chemical industry. Ruthenium nanoparticles supported on Nb₂O₅ act as a highly selective and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the low-temperature reductive amination of various carbonyl compounds that contain reduction-sensitive functional groups such as heterocycles and halogens with NH₃ and H₂ and prevent the formation of secondary amines and undesired hydrogenated byproducts. The selective catalysis of these materials is likely attributable to the weak electron-donating capability of Ru particles on the Nb₂O₅ surface. The combination of this catalyst and homogeneous Ru systems was used to synthesize 2,5-bis(aminomethyl)furan, a monomer for aramid production, from 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural without a complex mixture of imine byproducts.

Template-Mediated Ni(II) Dispersion in Mesoporous SiO2 for Preparation of Highly Dispersed Ni Catalysts: Influence of Template Type

Supported Ni catalysts on three mesoporous SiO₂ supports (i.e., SBA-15, MCM-41, and HMS) were prepared using a solid-state reaction between Ni(NO₃)₂ and organic template-occluded mesoporous SiO₂. For comparison, supported Ni catalysts on mesoporous SiO₂ synthesized by the conventional impregnation method were also included. The catalysts were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, N₂ adsorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, H₂ temperature-programmed reduction, transmission electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray. The catalytic properties of the catalysts were evaluated using gas-phase catalytic hydrodechlorination of 1,2-dichloroethane. The results showed that upon grinding Ni(NO₃)₂ with template-occluded mesoporous SiO₂, strong coordination between Ni²⁺ and dodecylamine was identified in the Ni(NO₃)₂-HMS system. Additionally, the results of H₂ temperature-programmed reduction revealed that NiO in calcined NiO/HMS was reduced at higher temperature than those in calcined NiO/SBA-15 and NiO/MCM-41, reflecting the presence of a strong interaction between NiO and mesoporous SiO₂ in NiO/HMS. Consistently, the average particle sizes of metallic Ni were found to be 2.7, 3.4, and 9.6 nm in H₂-reduced Ni/HMS, Ni/SBA-15, and Ni/MCM-41, respectively, indicative of a much higher Ni dispersion in Ni/HMS. For the catalytic hydrodechlorination of 1,2-dichloroethane, Ni/MCM-41 synthesized by the solid-state reaction method exhibited a catalytic activity similar to that prepared by the impregnation method, while higher catalytic activities were observed on Ni/HMS and Ni/SBA-15 than on their counterparts prepared by the impregnation method. Furthermore, a higher conversion was identified on Ni/HMS than on Ni/SBA-15 and Ni/MCM-41, highlighting the importance of template type for the preparation of highly dispersed metal catalysts on mesoporous SiO₂.

Influence of Re–M interactions in Re–M/C bimetallic catalysts prepared by a microwave-assisted thermolytic method on aqueous-phase hydrogenation of succinic acid

Re–M/C catalysts were simply synthesized and a kinetic study was performed to provide insight into the effect of Re–M interactions.

Catalytic transformation of glycerol to 1-propanol by combining zirconium phosphate and supported Ru catalysts

The one-pot hydrogenolysis of biomass-derived glycerol to 1-propanol has been investigated over sequential two-layer catalysts in a continuous-flow fixed-bed reactor.

Hydrodechlorination of polychlorinated molecules using transition metal phosphide catalysts

Ni2P and CoP catalysts (5 wt.% of metal) supported on a commercial SiO2 were tested in the gas phase catalytic hydrodechlorination (HDCl) of mono (chlorobenzene-ClB) and polychlorobenzenes (PCBs) (1,2- dichlorobenzene (1,2-DClB), 1,3-dichlorobenzene (1,3-DClB), 1,4-dichlorobenzene (1,4-DClB), and 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (1,2,4-TClB)) at atmospheric pressure. It was investigated how the number and position of chlorine atoms in the molecule influence the HDCl activity. The prepared catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), CO chemisorption, N2 adsorption-desorption at -196°C, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Characterization results indicated better active phase dispersion and greater amount of P on the Ni2P catalyst surface. Catalytic results showed that the Ni2P was more active and stable in this type of reactions. The hydrodechlorination activity decreased by increasing the number of chlorine atoms in the molecule and chlorine substituents in close proximity. The observed trend in the HDCl activity was: ClB>1,4-DClB>1,3-DClB>1,2-DClB>1,2,4-TClB. The exception was the catalytic response after 24h on stream observed for the Ni2P in the HDCl reaction of 1,2,4-TClB, which was equal to that observed for the 1,4-DClB molecule, and also yielding benzene as the main reaction product.

Reductive transformation of endosulfan in aqueous phase using magnesium-palladium bimetallic systems: a comparative study

The efficiencies of reductive transformation of endosulfan by bimetallic systems consisting of zerovalent magnesium (Mg(0)) as the electron donor and three forms of palladium as the catalyst (Pd(0)-alumina, Pd(0)-carbon and Pd-K(2)PdCl(6)) were compared in this investigation. Results revealed that both Pd(0)-alumina and Pd(0)-carbon were able to remove 90 and 93% of 10 mg L(-1) of endosulfan, respectively in 30 min with the concomitant accumulation of trace concentrations of partially chlorinated compounds in the reaction medium. Removal of endosulfan followed first-order kinetics and the rate constant (k(obs)) value was computed to be 0.2 min(-1) for both Pd(0)-alumina and Pd(0)-carbon. Pd(0)-carbon was relatively more stable and reusable in comparison to Pd(0)-alumina. More than 99% of 10 mg L(-1) endosulfan was converted to hydrocarbon end product by Pd-K(2)PdCl(6) system within 6 min of reaction. The formation of hydrocarbon end product suggested desulfurization and complete dechlorination of endosulfan. The efficiencies of removal of α and β endosulfan isomers were nearly the same in reaction media containing acetone or Tween 80 as the pesticide solubilizing agents. Results obtained in this study suggest the possibility of developing a reactor containing immobilized palladium for the treatment of water contaminated with endosulfan.

Nano-scale Au supported on Fe3O4: characterization and application in the catalytic treatment of 2,4-dichlorophenol

Catalytic hydrodechlorination (HDC) is an effective means of detoxifying chlorinated waste. Gold nanoparticles supported on Fe(3)O(4) have been tested in the gas phase (1 atm, 423 K) HDC of 2,4-dichlorophenol. Two 1% w/w supported gold catalysts have been prepared by: (i) stepwise deposition of Au on α-Fe(2)O(3) with subsequent temperature-programmed reduction at 673 K (Au/Fe(3)O(4)-step); (ii) direct deposition of Au on Fe(3)O(4) (Au/Fe(3)O(4)-dir). TEM analysis has established the presence of Au at the nano-scale with a greater mean diameter (7.6 nm) on Au/Fe(3)O(4)-dir relative to Au/Fe(3)O(4)-step (4.5 nm). We account for this difference in terms of stronger (electrostatic) precursor/support interactions in the latter that can be associated with the lower pH point of zero charge (with respect to the final deposition pH) for Fe(2)O(3). Both catalysts promoted the preferential removal of the ortho-Cl substituent in 2,4-dichlorophenol, generating 4-chlorophenol and phenol as products of partial and total HDC, respectively, where Au/Fe(3)O(4)-step delivered a two-fold higher rate (2 × 10(-4) mol(Cl) h(-1) m(Au)(-2)) when compared with Au/Fe(3)O(4)-dir. This unprecedented selectivity response is attributed to activation of the ortho-C-Cl bond via interaction with electron-deficient Au nanoparticles. The results demonstrate the feasibility of a controlled recovery/recycling of chlorophenol waste using nano-structured Au catalysts.