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Zhang D, Gong H, Liu T, Yu J, Kuang P. Engineering antibonding orbital occupancy of NiMoO 4-supported Ru nanoparticles for enhanced chlorine evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 672:423-430. [PMID: 38850867 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Chlorine evolution reaction (CER) is crucial for industrial-scale production of high-purity Cl2. Despite the development of classical dimensionally stable anodes to enhance CER efficiency, the competitive oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains a barrier to achieving high Cl2 selectivity. Herein, a binder-free electrode, Ru nanoparticles (NPs)-decorated NiMoO4 nanorod arrays (NRAs) supported on Ti foam (Ru-NiMoO4/Ti), was designed for active CER in saturated NaCl solution (pH = 2). The Ru-NiMoO4/Ti electrode exhibits a low overpotential of 20 mV at 10 mA cm-2 current density, a high Cl2 selectivity exceeding 90%, and robust durability for 90h operation. The marked difference in Tafel slopes between CER and OER indicates the high Cl2 selectivity and superior reaction kinetics of Ru-NiMoO4/Ti electrode. Further studies reveal a strong metal-support interaction (SMSI) between Ru and NiMoO4, facilitating electron transfer through the Ru-O bridge bond and increasing the Ru 3d-Cl 2p antibonding orbital occupancy, which eventually results in weakened Ru-Cl bonding, promoted Cl desorption, and enhanced Cl2 evolution. Our findings provide new insights into developing electrodes with enhanced CER performance through antibonding orbital occupancy engineering.
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- Dianzhi Zhang
- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, China.
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Marzouk A, Papavasileiou KD, Peristeras LD, Bezemer L, van Bavel AP, Shenai PM, Economou IG. A systematic DFT study of structure and electronic properties of titanium dioxide. J Comput Chem 2024. [PMID: 38785277 DOI: 10.1002/jcc.27376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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DFT functionals are of paramount importance for an accurate electronic and structural description of transition metal systems. In this work, a systematic analysis using some well-known and commonly used DFT functionals is performed. A comparison of the structural and energetic parameters calculated with the available experimental data is made in order to find the adequate functional for an accurate description of the TiO2 bulk and surface of both anatase and rutile structures. In the absence of experimental data on the surface energy, the theoretical predictions obtained using the high-accuracy HSE06 functional were used as a reference to compare against the surface energy values calculated with the other DFT functionals. A clear improvement in the electronic description of both anatase and rutile was observed by introducing the Hubbard U correction term to PBE, PW91, and OptPBE functionals. The OptPBE-U4 functional was found to offer a good compromise between accurately describing the structural and electronic properties of titania.
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- Asma Marzouk
- Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Molecular Thermodynamics and Modelling of Materials Laboratory, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Athens, Greece
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- Molecular Thermodynamics and Modelling of Materials Laboratory, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Athens, Greece
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- GTL and XTL Research, Shell Global Solutions International BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Next Generation Breakthrough Research, Shell Global Solutions International BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Computational Chemistry and Material Science, Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd, Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd, Banglore, India
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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Marlowe J, Deshpande S, Vlachos DG, Abu-Omar MM, Christopher P. Effect of Dynamic and Preferential Decoration of Pt Catalyst Surfaces by WO x on Hydrodeoxygenation Reactions. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:13862-13874. [PMID: 38738663 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Catalysts containing Pt nanoparticles and reducible transition-metal oxides (WOx, NbOx, TiOx) exhibit remarkable selectivity to aromatic products in hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) reactions for biomass valorization, contrasting the undesired aromatic hydrogenation typically observed for metal catalysts. However, the active site(s) responsible for the high selectivity remains elusive. Here, theoretical and experimental analyses are combined to explain the observed HDO reactivity by interrogating the organization of reduced WOx domains on Pt surfaces at sub-monolayer coverage. The SurfGraph algorithm is used to develop model structures that capture the configurational space (∼1000 configurations) for density functional theory (DFT) calculations of a W3O7 trimer on stepped Pt surfaces. Machine-learning models trained on the DFT calculations identify the preferential occupation of well-coordinated Pt sites (≥8 Pt coordination number) by WOx and structural features governing WOx-Pt stability. WOx/Pt/SiO2 catalysts are synthesized with varying W loadings to test the theoretical predictions and relate them to HDO reactivity. Spectroscopy- and microscopy-based catalyst characterizations identify the dynamic and preferential decoration of well-coordinated sites on Pt nanoparticles by reduced WOx species, consistent with theoretical predictions. The catalytic consequences of this preferential decoration on the HDO of a lignin model compound, dihydroeugenol, are clarified. The effect of WOx decoration on Pt nanoparticles for HDO involves WOx inhibition of aromatic ring hydrogenation by preferentially blocking well-coordinated Pt sites. The identification of preferential decoration on specific sites of late-transition-metal surfaces by reducible metal oxides provides a new perspective for understanding and controlling metal-support interactions in heterogeneous catalysis.
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- Justin Marlowe
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
- Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
- Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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Yu X, Xiong C, Liang Y, Zhou X, Xue C. Construction of a highly stable natural silicate-supported molybdenum catalyst for efficient epoxidation of olefins. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:490-501. [PMID: 38246052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Epoxides are important bulk chemicals, playing irreplaceable role in the chemical industry, but facing serious pollution and low productivity in the production process. Therefore, the development of green and efficient epoxidation of olefins by stable catalysts with low prices is of great significance. In this study, a Mo-MATP catalyst was prepared by modifying Mo(CO)₆ on attapulgite through Si-O bonding. Mo-MATP exhibits excellent performance (99% yield of cyclooctane oxide, CYCO) and stability (80% selectivity of CYCO after 17 cycles), highly tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) utilization, and extensive substrate scalability. Furthermore, the in-situ Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Electron Spin-resonance Spectroscopy (ESR) and High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) spectra suggest that TBHP would be activated by Mo-MATP to generate peroxyl radicals, which then oxidize alkenes to their corresponding epoxides. In this study, the stable loading of Mo would largely solve the problem of Mo loss during the catalytic process, thus providing a stable and dispersed Mo active center, enabling the catalyst to possess high catalytic performance and recycling stability.
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- Xingrui Yu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, Institute of Green Petroleum Processing and Light Hydrocarbon Conversion, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China; Huizhou Research Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Huizhou 516081, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China; Huizhou Research Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Huizhou 516081, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Chemicals, XinHuaYue Group, Maoming 525000, China.
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Yang X, Ren L, Jiang D, Yin L, Li Z, Yuan Y. Strong Interfacial Chemical Bonding in Regulating Electron Transfer and Stabilizing Catalytic Sites in a Metal-Semiconductor Schottky Junction for Enhanced Photocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308408. [PMID: 38032173 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The weak electronic interaction at metal-photocatalyst heterointerfaces often compromises solar-to-fuel performance. Here, a trifunctional Schottky junction, involving chemically stabilized ultrafine platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs, ≈3 nm in diameter) on graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets (CNs) is proposed. The Pt-CN electronic interaction induces a 1.5% lattice compressive strain in Pt NPs and maintains their ultrafine size, effectively preventing their aggregation during photocatalytic reactions. Density functional theory calculations further demonstrate a significant reduction in the Schottky barrier at the chemically bonded CN-Pt heterointerface, facilitating efficient interfacial electron transfer, as supported by femtosecond transient absorption spectra (fs-TAS) measurements. The combined effects of lattice strain, stabilized Pt NPs, and efficient interfacial charge transport collaboratively enhance the photocatalytic performance, leading to over an 11-fold enhancement in visible light H2 production (8.52 mmol g-1 h-1) compared to the CN nanosheets with the in situ photo-deposited Pt NPs (0.76 mmol g-1 h-1). This study highlights the effectiveness of strong metal-semiconductor electronic interactions and underscores the potential for developing high-efficiency photocatalysts.
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- Xiaonan Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance of Functional Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance of Functional Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance of Functional Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance of Functional Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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Lin H, Zhang W, Shen H, Yu H, An Y, Lin T, Zhong L. Control of metal-support interaction for tunable CO hydrogenation performance over Ru/TiO 2 nanocatalysts. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:6151-6162. [PMID: 38445306 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06208b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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The catalytic behavior of CO hydrogenation can be modulated by metal-support interactions, while the role of the support remains elusive. Herein, we demonstrate that the presence of strong metal-support interactions (SMSI) depends strongly on the crystal phase of TiO2 (rutile or anatase) and the treatment conditions for the TiO2 support, which could critically control the activity and selectivity of Ru-based nanocatalysts for CO hydrogenation. High CO conversion and olefin selectivity were observed for Ru/rutile-TiO2 (Ru/r-TiO2), while catalysts supported by anatase (a-TiO2) showed almost no activity. Characterization confirmed that the SMSI effect could be neglected for Ru/r-TiO2, while it is dominant on Ru/a-TiO2 after reduction at 300 °C, resulting in the coverage of Ru nanoparticles by TiOx overlayers. Such SMSI could be suppressed by H2 treatment of the a-TiO2 support and the catalytic activity of the as-obtained Ru/a-TiO2(H2) can be greatly elevated from almost inactive to >50% CO conversion with >60% olefin selectivity. Further results indicated that the surface reducibility of the TiO2 support determines the SMSI state and catalytic performance of Ru/TiO2 in the CO hydrogenation reaction. This work offers an effective strategy to design efficient catalysts for the FTO reaction by regulating the crystal phase of the support.
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- Heyun Lin
- Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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Niu B, Wang Y, Zhao T, Duan X, Xu W, Zhao Z, Yang Z, Li G, Li J, Cheng J, Hao Z. Modulating the Electronic States of Pt Nanoparticles on Reducible Metal-Organic Frameworks for Boosting the Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:4428-4437. [PMID: 38400916 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c09422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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The adsorption and activation of pollutant molecules and oxygen play a critical role in the oxidation reaction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In this study, superior adsorption and activation ability was achieved by modulating the interaction between Pt nanoparticles (NPs) and UiO-66 (U6) through the spatial position effect. Pt@U6 exhibits excellent activity in toluene, acetone, propane, and aldehyde oxidation reactions. Spectroscopic studies, 16O2/18O2 kinetic isotopic experiments, and density functional theory (DFT) results jointly reveal that the encapsulated Pt NPs of Pt@U6 possess higher electron density and d-band center, which is conducive for the adsorption and dissociation of oxygen. The toluene oxidation reaction and DFT results indicate that Pt@U6 is more favorable to activate the C-H of toluene and the C═C of maleic anhydride, while Pt/U6 with lower electron density and d-band center exhibits a higher oxygen dissociation temperature and higher reactant activation energy barriers. This study provides a deep insight into the architecture-performance relation of Pt-based catalysts for the catalytic oxidation of VOCs.
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- Ben Niu
- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yanqi Lake, Huairou District, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yanqi Lake, Huairou District, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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Wang L, Ma Z, Xue J, Yuan Z, Chen LW, Li S. Construction of a Metal-Silica Interface for Semihydrogenation of Alkynes. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:3452-3459. [PMID: 38315063 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Fabricating optimum surface structures represents an attractive approach for synthesizing supported catalysts with high activity and specific selectivity. New active sites could be flexibly constructed via the strong metal-support interaction under the redox condition. Herein, we demonstrated the formation of a new Rh-Si surface on a silica-modified carbon nanotube supported Rh catalyst under the high-temperature reduction condition as well as a thin amorphous silica coating layer and weak chemisorption toward the CO molecule. The electronic interactions between Rh and Si, along with the particular structure, guarantee desirable catalytic performance for the semihydrogenation of phenylacetylene under mild conditions. This facile approach might be extensively used in constructing new active sites with robust activity and specific selectivity in diverse heterogeneous catalysis systems.
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- Lei Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- School of Pharmacy & Institute of Pharmaceutics, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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Xu M, Peng M, Tang H, Zhou W, Qiao B, Ma D. Renaissance of Strong Metal-Support Interactions. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:2290-2307. [PMID: 38236140 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c09102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) have emerged as a significant and cutting-edge area of research in heterogeneous catalysis. They play crucial roles in modifying the chemisorption properties, interfacial structure, and electronic characteristics of supported metals, thereby exerting a profound influence on the catalytic properties. This Perspective aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the latest advancements and insights into SMSIs, with a focus on state-of-the-art in situ/operando characterization techniques. This overview also identifies innovative designs and applications of new types of SMSI systems in catalytic chemistry and highlights their pivotal role in enhancing catalytic performance, selectivity, and stability in specific cases. Particularly notable is the discovery of SMSI between active metals and metal carbides, which opens up a new era in the field of SMSI. Additionally, the strong interactions between atomically dispersed metals and supports are discussed, with an emphasis on the electronic effects of the support. The chemical nature of SMSI and its underlying catalytic mechanisms are also elaborated upon. It is evident that SMSI modification has become a powerful tool for enhancing catalytic performance in various catalytic applications.
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- Ming Xu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Physics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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Bijelić L, Ruiz-Zepeda F, Hodnik N. The role of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy in unraveling the structure-property relationships of Pt-based fuel cells electrocatalysts. Inorg Chem Front 2024; 11:323-341. [PMID: 38235274 PMCID: PMC10790562 DOI: 10.1039/d3qi01998e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Platinum-based fuel cell electrocatalysts are structured on a nano level in order to extend their active surface area and maximize the utilization of precious and scarce platinum. Their performance is dictated by the atomic arrangement of their surface layers atoms via structure-property relationships. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) are the preferred methods for characterizing these catalysts, due to their capacity to achieve local atomic-level resolutions. Size, morphology, strain and local composition are just some of the properties of Pt-based nanostructures that can be obtained by (S)TEM. Furthermore, advanced methods of (S)TEM are able to provide insights into the quasi-in situ, in situ or even operando stability of these nanostructures. In this review, we present state-of-the-art applications of (S)TEM in the investigation and interpretation of structure-activity and structure-stability relationships.
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- Lazar Bijelić
- Laboratory for Electrocatalysis, Department of Materials Chemistry, National Insititute of Chemistry Hajdrihova 19 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia
- University of Nova Gorica Vipavska 13 Nova Gorica SI-5000 Slovenia
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- Laboratory for Electrocatalysis, Department of Materials Chemistry, National Insititute of Chemistry Hajdrihova 19 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia
- Department of Physics and Chemistry of Materials, Institute for Metals and Technology IMT Lepi pot 11 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia
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- Laboratory for Electrocatalysis, Department of Materials Chemistry, National Insititute of Chemistry Hajdrihova 19 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia
- University of Nova Gorica Vipavska 13 Nova Gorica SI-5000 Slovenia
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Liu YY, Wu CD. Regioselective Ring-Opening of Terminal Epoxides Catalyzed by a Porous Metal Silicate Material. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:1166-1174. [PMID: 38159291 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Reductive ring-opening of epoxides is a green pathway for synthesizing highly value-added alcohols. In this study, we present a practically applicable approach for the synthesis of anti-Markovnikov-type alcohols with high yields from aliphatic and aromatic epoxides under mild conditions by developing porous metal silicate (PMS) catalysts. A PMS material PMS-20 consists of cobalt and nickel bimetal redox-active sites, exhibiting exceptional catalytic activity and selectivity in the reductive ring-opening of terminal epoxides with >99% yield of primary alcohols. Comparing with the existing methods using noble metals, PMS-20 exhibits broad substrate scope and excellent functional group tolerance by synergistic work between cobalt and nickel species, which is clarified by dual chamber cell system characterization and theoretical calculation results.
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- Yang-Yang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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Xiong P, Xu Z, Wu TS, Yang T, Lei Q, Li J, Li G, Yang M, Soo YL, Bennett RD, Lau SP, Tsang SCE, Zhu Y, Li MMJ. Synthesis of core@shell catalysts guided by Tammann temperature. Nat Commun 2024; 15:420. [PMID: 38200021 PMCID: PMC10782006 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44705-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Designing high-performance thermal catalysts with stable catalytic sites is an important challenge. Conventional wisdom holds that strong metal-support interactions can benefit the catalyst performance, but there is a knowledge gap in generalizing this effect across different metals. Here, we have successfully developed a generalizable strong metal-support interaction strategy guided by Tammann temperatures of materials, enabling functional oxide encapsulation of transition metal nanocatalysts. As an illustrative example, Co@BaAl2O4 core@shell is synthesized and tracked in real-time through in-situ microscopy and spectroscopy, revealing an unconventional strong metal-support interaction encapsulation mechanism. Notably, Co@BaAl2O4 exhibits exceptional activity relative to previously reported core@shell catalysts, displaying excellent long-term stability during high-temperature chemical reactions and overcoming the durability and reusability limitations of conventional supported catalysts. This pioneering design and widely applicable approach has been validated to guide the encapsulation of various transition metal nanoparticles for environmental tolerance functionalities, offering great potential to advance energy, catalysis, and environmental fields.
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- Pei Xiong
- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Wolfson Catalysis Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QR, UK.
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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Zhao Y, Zhu L, Tang J, Fu L, Jiang D, Wei X, Nara H, Asahi T, Yamauchi Y. Enhancing Electrocatalytic Performance via Thickness-Tuned Hollow N-Doped Mesoporous Carbon with Embedded Co Nanoparticles for Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ACS NANO 2024; 18:373-382. [PMID: 38126305 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Improving catalytic performance relies heavily on the rational design of the spatial structure of electrocatalysts, achieved through exposure of active sites, acceleration of the charge/mass transfer rate, and confinement of the reactants. In this study, we have fabricated Co nanoparticles embedded in overhang eave-like hollow N-doped mesoporous carbon (Co@EMPC) by adjusting the thickness of mesoporous polydopamine (mPDA). Thanks to the abundance of short mesoporous channels within the porous structure and the tuned electronic properties resulting from heterojunction structures between metal and carbon, the prepared Co@EMPC provides increased accessibility to active sites and enhanced mass and charge transfer rates. These features contribute to superior performance in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), with a half-wave potential of 0.874 V vs RHE, as well as exceptional durability in alkaline media. This study introduces a useful approach to enhance the ORR using eave-like hollow nanoreactors.
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- Yingji Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
- Institute of Eco-Chongming, Shanghai 202162, China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Research Organization for Nano & Life Innovation, Waseda University, 513 Wasedatsurumakicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0041, Japan
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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Salusso D, Scarfiello C, Efimenko A, Pham Minh D, Serp P, Soulantica K, Zafeiratos S. Direct Evidence of Dynamic Metal Support Interactions in Co/TiO 2 Catalysts by Near-Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2672. [PMID: 37836313 PMCID: PMC10574330 DOI: 10.3390/nano13192672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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The interaction between metal particles and the oxide support, the so-called metal-support interaction, plays a critical role in the performance of heterogenous catalysts. Probing the dynamic evolution of these interactions under reactive gas atmospheres is crucial to comprehending the structure-performance relationship and eventually designing new catalysts with enhanced properties. Cobalt supported on TiO2 (Co/TiO2) is an industrially relevant catalyst applied in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Although it is widely acknowledged that Co/TiO2 is restructured during the reaction process, little is known about the impact of the specific gas phase environment at the material's surface. The combination of soft and hard X-ray photoemission spectroscopies are used to investigate in situ Co particles supported on pure and NaBH4-modified TiO2 under H2, O2, and CO2:H2 gas atmospheres. The combination of soft and hard X-ray photoemission methods, which allows for simultaneous probing of the chemical composition of surface and subsurface layers, is one of the study's unique features. It is shown that under H2, cobalt particles are encapsulated below a stoichiometric TiO2 layer. This arrangement is preserved under CO2 hydrogenation conditions (i.e., CO2:H2), but changes rapidly upon exposure to O2. The pretreatment of the TiO2 support with NaBH4 affects the surface mobility and prevents TiO2 spillover onto Co particles.
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- Davide Salusso
- European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, CS 40220, CEDEX 9, 38043 Grenoble, France;
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- Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302, IMT Mines Albi, Université de Toulouse, Campus Jarlard, CEDEX 09, 81013 Albi, France; (C.S.); (D.P.M.)
- Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie des Nano-Objets (LPCNO), Université de Toulouse, INSA, UPS, CNRS, LPCNO, 135 Avenue de Rangueil, 31077 Toulouse, France;
- LCC, CNRS-UPR 8241, ENSIACET, Université de Toulouse, 31030 Toulouse, France;
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- Interface Design, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (HZB), Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany;
- Energy Materials In-Situ Laboratory Berlin (EMIL), Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (HZB), Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302, IMT Mines Albi, Université de Toulouse, Campus Jarlard, CEDEX 09, 81013 Albi, France; (C.S.); (D.P.M.)
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- LCC, CNRS-UPR 8241, ENSIACET, Université de Toulouse, 31030 Toulouse, France;
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- Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie des Nano-Objets (LPCNO), Université de Toulouse, INSA, UPS, CNRS, LPCNO, 135 Avenue de Rangueil, 31077 Toulouse, France;
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- Institut de Chimie et Procédés Pour l’Energie, l’Environnement et la Santé (ICPEES), ECPM, UMR 7515 CNRS—Université de Strasbourg, 25 Rue Becquerel, CEDEX 02, 67087 Strasbourg, France
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Meng H, Yang Y, Shen T, Liu W, Wang L, Yin P, Ren Z, Niu Y, Zhang B, Zheng L, Yan H, Zhang J, Xiao FS, Wei M, Duan X. A strong bimetal-support interaction in ethanol steam reforming. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3189. [PMID: 37268617 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38883-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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The metal-support interaction (MSI) in heterogeneous catalysts plays a crucial role in reforming reaction to produce renewable hydrogen, but conventional objects are limited to single metal and support. Herein, we report a type of RhNi/TiO2 catalysts with tunable RhNi-TiO2 strong bimetal-support interaction (SBMSI) derived from structure topological transformation of RhNiTi-layered double hydroxides (RhNiTi-LDHs) precursors. The resulting 0.5RhNi/TiO2 catalyst (with 0.5 wt.% Rh) exhibits extraordinary catalytic performance toward ethanol steam reforming (ESR) reaction with a H2 yield of 61.7%, a H2 production rate of 12.2 L h-1 gcat-1 and a high operational stability (300 h), which is preponderant to the state-of-the-art catalysts. By virtue of synergistic catalysis of multifunctional interface structure (Rh-Niδ--Ov-Ti3+; Ov denotes oxygen vacancy), the generation of formate intermediate (the rate-determining step in ESR reaction) from steam reforming of CO and CHx is significantly promoted on 0.5RhNi/TiO2 catalyst, accounting for its ultra-high H2 production.
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- Hao Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
- Key Lab of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Hong S, Kim D, Kim KJ, Park JY. Facet-Controlled Cu 2O Support Enhances Catalytic Activity of Pt Nanoparticles for CO Oxidation. J Phys Chem Lett 2023:5241-5248. [PMID: 37263187 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c00937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The metal-support interaction plays a crucial role in determining the catalytic activity of supported metal catalysts. Changing the facet of the support is a promising strategy for catalytic control via constructing a well-defined metal-support nanostructure. Herein, we developed cubic and octahedral Cu2O supports with (100) and (111) facets terminated, respectively, and Pt nanoparticles (NPs) were introduced. The in situ characterizations revealed the facet-dependent encapsulation of the Pt NPs by a CuO layer due to the oxidation of the Cu2O support during the CO oxidation reaction. The CuO layer on Pt at cubic Cu2O (Pt/c-Cu2O) significantly enhanced catalytic performance, while the thicker CuO layer on Pt at octahedral Cu2O suppressed CO conversion. The formation of a thin CuO layer is attributed to the dominant Pt-O-Cu bond at the Pt/c-Cu2O interface, which suppresses the adsorption of oxygen molecules. This investigation provides insight into designing high-performance catalysts via engineering the interface interaction.
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- Seunghwa Hong
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Beamline Research Division, Pohang Accelerator Laboratory (PAL), POSTECH, Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Ahn J, Park S, Oh D, Lim Y, Nam JS, Kim J, Jung W, Kim ID. Rapid Joule Heating Synthesis of Oxide-Socketed High-Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles as CO 2 Conversion Catalysts. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37229643 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c00443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The unorthodox surface chemistry of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEA-NPs), with numerous interelemental synergies, helps catalyze a variety of essential chemical processes, such as the conversion of CO2 to CO, as a sustainable path to environmental remediation. However, the risk of agglomeration and phase separation in HEA-NPs during high-temperature operations are lasting issues that impede their practical viability. Herein, we present HEA-NP catalysts that are tightly sunk in an oxide overlayer for promoting the catalytic conversion of CO2 with exceptional stability and performance. We demonstrated the controlled formation of conformal oxide overlayers on carbon nanofiber surfaces via a simple sol-gel method, which facilitated a large uptake of metal precursor ions and helped to decrease the reaction temperature required for nanoparticle formation. During the rapid thermal shock synthesis process, the oxide overlayer would also impede nanoparticle growth, resulting in uniformly distributed small HEA-NPs (2.37 ± 0.78 nm). Moreover, these HEA-NPs were firmly socketed in the reducible oxide overlayer, enabling an ultrastable catalytic performance involving >50% CO2 conversion with >97% selectivity to CO for >300 h without extensive agglomeration. Altogether, we establish the rational design principles for the thermal shock synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles and offer a helpful mechanistic perspective on how the oxide overlayer impacts the nanoparticle synthesis behavior, providing a general platform for the designed synthesis of ultrastable and high-performance catalysts that could be utilized for various industrially and environmentally relevant chemical processes.
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- Jaewan Ahn
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Membrane Innovation Center for Anti-Virus & Air-Quality Control, KI Nanocentury, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Membrane Innovation Center for Anti-Virus & Air-Quality Control, KI Nanocentury, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Membrane Innovation Center for Anti-Virus & Air-Quality Control, KI Nanocentury, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Membrane Innovation Center for Anti-Virus & Air-Quality Control, KI Nanocentury, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Monai M, Jenkinson K, Melcherts AEM, Louwen JN, Irmak EA, Van Aert S, Altantzis T, Vogt C, van der Stam W, Duchoň T, Šmíd B, Groeneveld E, Berben P, Bals S, Weckhuysen BM. Restructuring of titanium oxide overlayers over nickel nanoparticles during catalysis. Science 2023; 380:644-651. [PMID: 37167405 DOI: 10.1126/science.adf6984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Reducible supports can affect the performance of metal catalysts by the formation of suboxide overlayers upon reduction, a process referred to as the strong metal-support interaction (SMSI). A combination of operando electron microscopy and vibrational spectroscopy revealed that thin TiOx overlayers formed on nickel/titanium dioxide catalysts during 400°C reduction were completely removed under carbon dioxide hydrogenation conditions. Conversely, after 600°C reduction, exposure to carbon dioxide hydrogenation reaction conditions led to only partial reexposure of nickel, forming interfacial sites in contact with TiOx and favoring carbon-carbon coupling by providing a carbon species reservoir. Our findings challenge the conventional understanding of SMSIs and call for more-detailed operando investigations of nanocatalysts at the single-particle level to revisit static models of structure-activity relationships.
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- Matteo Monai
- Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Group, Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry and Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, Netherlands
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- EMAT and NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Group, Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry and Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Group, Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry and Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, Netherlands
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- EMAT and NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- EMAT and NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Group, Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry and Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Group, Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry and Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Peter-Grünberg-Institut 6, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Department of Surface and Plasma Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 180 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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- BASF Nederland B.V., 3454 PK De Meern, Netherlands
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- EMAT and NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Group, Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry and Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, Netherlands
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Zhao J, Liu J, Li Z, Wang K, Shi R, Wang P, Wang Q, Waterhouse GIN, Wen X, Zhang T. Ruthenium-cobalt single atom alloy for CO photo-hydrogenation to liquid fuels at ambient pressures. Nat Commun 2023; 14:1909. [PMID: 37019942 PMCID: PMC10076290 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37631-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Photothermal Fischer-Tropsch synthesis represents a promising strategy for converting carbon monoxide into value-added chemicals. High pressures (2-5 MPa) are typically required for efficient C-C coupling reactions and the production of C5+ liquid fuels. Herein, we report a ruthenium-cobalt single atom alloy (Ru1Co-SAA) catalyst derived from a layered-double-hydroxide nanosheet precursor. Under UV-Vis irradiation (1.80 W cm-2), Ru1Co-SAA heats to 200 °C and photo-hydrogenates CO to C5+ liquid fuels at ambient pressures (0.1-0.5 MPa). Single atom Ru sites dramatically enhance the dissociative adsorption of CO, whilst promoting C-C coupling reactions and suppressing over-hydrogenation of CHx* intermediates, resulting in a CO photo-hydrogenation turnover frequency of 0.114 s-1 with 75.8% C5+ selectivity. Owing to the local Ru-Co coordination, highly unsaturated intermediates are generated during C-C coupling reactions, thereby improving the probability of carbon chain growth into C5+ liquid fuels. The findings open new vistas towards C5+ liquid fuels under sunlight at mild pressures.
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- Jiaqi Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, 030001, China
- National Energy Center for Coal to Clean Fuels, Synfuels China Co., Ltd, Beijing, 101400, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, 030001, China
- National Energy Center for Coal to Clean Fuels, Synfuels China Co., Ltd, Beijing, 101400, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Liu L, Corma A. Bimetallic Sites for Catalysis: From Binuclear Metal Sites to Bimetallic Nanoclusters and Nanoparticles. Chem Rev 2023; 123:4855-4933. [PMID: 36971499 PMCID: PMC10141355 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Heterogeneous bimetallic catalysts have broad applications in industrial processes, but achieving a fundamental understanding on the nature of the active sites in bimetallic catalysts at the atomic and molecular level is very challenging due to the structural complexity of the bimetallic catalysts. Comparing the structural features and the catalytic performances of different bimetallic entities will favor the formation of a unified understanding of the structure-reactivity relationships in heterogeneous bimetallic catalysts and thereby facilitate the upgrading of the current bimetallic catalysts. In this review, we will discuss the geometric and electronic structures of three representative types of bimetallic catalysts (bimetallic binuclear sites, bimetallic nanoclusters, and nanoparticles) and then summarize the synthesis methodologies and characterization techniques for different bimetallic entities, with emphasis on the recent progress made in the past decade. The catalytic applications of supported bimetallic binuclear sites, bimetallic nanoclusters, and nanoparticles for a series of important reactions are discussed. Finally, we will discuss the future research directions of catalysis based on supported bimetallic catalysts and, more generally, the prospective developments of heterogeneous catalysis in both fundamental research and practical applications.
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Pi Y, Qiu Z, Sun Y, Ishii H, Liao Y, Zhang X, Chen H, Pang H. Synergistic Mechanism of Sub-Nanometric Ru Clusters Anchored on Tungsten Oxide Nanowires for High-Efficient Bifunctional Hydrogen Electrocatalysis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206096. [PMID: 36594619 PMCID: PMC9982562 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The construction of strong interactions and synergistic effects between small metal clusters and supports offers a great opportunity to achieve high-performance and cost-effective heterogeneous catalysis, however, studies on its applications in electrocatalysis are still insufficient. Herein, it is reported that W18 O49 nanowires supported sub-nanometric Ru clusters (denoted as Ru SNC/W18 O49 NWs) constitute an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution/oxidation reactions (HER and HOR) under acidic condition. Microstructural analyses, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the Ru SNCs with an average RuRu coordination number of 4.9 are anchored to the W18 O49 NWs via RuOW bonds at the interface. The strong metal-support interaction leads to the electron-deficient state of Ru SNCs, which enables a modulated RuH strength. Furthermore, the unique proton transport capability of the W18 O49 also provides a potential migration channel for the reaction intermediates. These components collectively enable the remarkable performance of Ru SNC/W18 O49 NWs for hydrogen electrocatalysis with 2.5 times of exchange current density than that of carbon-supported Ru nanoparticles, and even rival the state-of-the-art Pt catalyst. This work provides a new prospect for the development of supported sub-nanometric metal clusters for efficient electrocatalysis.
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- Yecan Pi
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityJiangsu225002China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityJiangsu225002China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityJiangsu225002China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center101 Hsin‐Ann Road, Hsinchu Science ParkHsinchu30076Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center101 Hsin‐Ann Road, Hsinchu Science ParkHsinchu30076Taiwan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityJiangsu225002China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringNational Tsing Hua University101, Sec. 2, Kuang‐Fu RoadHsinchu300044Taiwan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityJiangsu225002China
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Liu Y, Zhang R, Lin L, Wang Y, Liu C, Mu R, Fu Q. Direct observation of accelerating hydrogen spillover via surface-lattice-confinement effect. Nat Commun 2023; 14:613. [PMID: 36739275 PMCID: PMC9899253 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-36044-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Uncovering how hydrogen transfers and what factors control hydrogen conductivity on solid surface is essential for enhancing catalytic performance of H-involving reactions, which is however hampered due to the structural complexity of powder catalysts, in particular, for oxide catalysts. Here, we construct stripe-like MnO(001) and grid-like Mn3O4(001) monolayers on Pt(111) substrate and investigate hydrogen spillover atop. Atomic-scale visualization demonstrates that hydrogen species from Pt diffuse unidirectionally along the stripes on MnO(001), whereas it exhibits an isotropic pathway on Mn3O4(001). Dynamic surface imaging in H2 atmosphere reveals that hydrogen diffuses 4 times more rapidly on MnO than the case on Mn3O4, which is promoted by one-dimension surface-lattice-confinement effect. Theoretical calculations indicate that a uniform and medium O-O distance favors hydrogen diffusion while low-coordinate surface O atom inhibits it. Our work illustrates the surface-lattice-confinement effect of oxide catalysts on hydrogen spillover and provides a promising route to improve the hydrogen spillover efficiency.
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- Yijing Liu
- grid.423905.90000 0004 1793 300XState Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023 Dalian, China ,grid.410726.60000 0004 1797 8419University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100039 Beijing, China
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- grid.423905.90000 0004 1793 300XState Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023 Dalian, China ,grid.30055.330000 0000 9247 7930Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, 116024 Dalian, China
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- grid.423905.90000 0004 1793 300XState Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023 Dalian, China
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- grid.410726.60000 0004 1797 8419University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100039 Beijing, China ,grid.423905.90000 0004 1793 300XCAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023 Dalian, China
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- grid.423905.90000 0004 1793 300XState Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023 Dalian, China ,grid.410726.60000 0004 1797 8419University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100039 Beijing, China
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- grid.423905.90000 0004 1793 300XState Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023 Dalian, China
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- grid.423905.90000 0004 1793 300XState Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023 Dalian, China
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Visualising Co nanoparticle aggregation and encapsulation in Co/TiO2 catalysts and its mitigation through surfactant residues. J Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Pu T, Zhang W, Zhu M. Engineering Heterogeneous Catalysis with Strong Metal-Support Interactions: Characterization, Theory and Manipulation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202212278. [PMID: 36287199 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202212278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Strong metal-support interactions (SMSI) represent a classic yet fast-growing area in catalysis research. The SMSI phenomenon results in the encapsulation and stabilization of metal nanoparticles (NPs) with the support material that significantly impacts the catalytic performance through regulation of the interfacial interactions. Engineering SMSI provides a promising approach to steer catalytic performance in various chemical processes, which serves as an effective tool to tackle energy and environmental challenges. Our Minireview covers characterization, theory, catalytic activity, dependence on the catalytic structure and inducing environment of SMSI phenomena. By providing an overview and outlook on the cutting-edge techniques in this multidisciplinary research field, we not only want to provide insights into the further exploitation of SMSI in catalysis, but we also hope to inspire rational designs and characterization in the broad field of material science and physical chemistry.
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- Tiancheng Pu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Xu Z, Li M, Shen G, Chen Y, Lu D, Ren P, Jiang H, Wang X, Dai B. Solvent Effects in the Preparation of Catalysts Using Activated Carbon as a Carrier. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:393. [PMID: 36770353 PMCID: PMC9921317 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The role of solvents is crucial in catalyst preparation. With regard to catalysts prepared with activated carbon (AC) as the carrier, when water is used as a solvent it is difficult for the solution to infiltrate the AC. Because AC comprises a large number of C atoms and is a nonpolar material, it is more effective for the adsorption of nonpolar substances. Since the water and active ingredients are polar, they cannot easily infiltrate AC. In this study, the dispersion of the active component was significantly improved by optimizing the solvent, and the particle size of the active component was reduced from 33.08 nm to 15.30 nm. The specific surface area of the catalyst is significantly increased, by 10%, reaching 991.49 m2/g. Under the same reaction conditions, the conversion of acetic acid by the catalyst prepared with the mixed solvent was maintained at approximately 65%, which was 22% higher than that obtained using the catalyst prepared with water as the solvent.
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- Zhuang Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
- Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, Shihezi 832000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
- Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, Shihezi 832000, China
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Han SS, Thacharon A, Kim J, Chung K, Liu X, Jang W, Jetybayeva A, Hong S, Lee KH, Kim Y, Cho EJ, Kim SW. Boosted Heterogeneous Catalysis by Surface-Accumulated Excess Electrons of Non-Oxidized Bare Copper Nanoparticles on Electride Support. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2204248. [PMID: 36394076 PMCID: PMC9839873 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Engineering active sites of metal nanoparticle-based heterogeneous catalysts is one of the most prerequisite approaches for the efficient production of chemicals, but the limited active sites and undesired oxidation on the metal nanoparticles still remain as key challenges. Here, it is reported that the negatively charged surface of copper nanoparticles on the 2D [Ca2 N]+ ∙e- electride provides the unrestricted active sites for catalytic selective sulfenylation of indoles and azaindoles with diaryl disulfides. Substantial electron transfer from the electride support to copper nanoparticles via electronic metal-support interactions results in the accumulation of excess electrons at the surface of copper nanoparticles. Moreover, the surface-accumulated excess electrons prohibit the oxidation of copper nanoparticle, thereby maintaining the metallic surface in a negatively charged state and activating both (aza)indoles and disulfides under mild conditions in the absence of any further additives. This study defines the role of excess electrons on the nanoparticle-based heterogeneous catalyst that can be rationalized in versatile systems.
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- Sung Su Han
- Department of ChemistryChung‐Ang UniversitySeoul06974Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy ScienceSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)Suwon16419Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryChung‐Ang UniversitySeoul06974Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy ScienceSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)Suwon16419Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy ScienceSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)Suwon16419Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy ScienceSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)Suwon16419Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringKAISTDaejeon34141Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringKAISTDaejeon34141Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringYonsei UniversitySeoul03722Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy ScienceSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)Suwon16419Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryChung‐Ang UniversitySeoul06974Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy ScienceSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)Suwon16419Republic of Korea
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Zhang H, Dong A, Liu B, Chen J, Xu Y, Liu X. Hydrogen spillover effects in the Fischer–Tropsch reaction over carbon nanotube supported cobalt catalysts. Catal Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d3cy00014a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Support (CNTs) surface defect-induced hydrogen spillover significantly impacted the catalytic activity (turnover frequency, TOF) and methane selectivity evolution in cobalt-based Fischer–Tropsch synthesis.
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- Heng Zhang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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Nyathi TM, Fadlalla MI, Fischer N, York APE, Olivier EJ, Gibson EK, Wells PP, Claeys M. Co 3O 4/TiO 2 catalysts studied in situ during the preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide: the effect of different TiO 2 polymorphs. Catal Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy01699k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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This study reveals the influence of different TiO2 supports on the catalytic performance and phase transformations of Co3O4 during CO-PrOx.
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- Thulani M. Nyathi
- Catalysis Institute and c*change (DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Catalysis), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa
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- Catalysis Institute and c*change (DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Catalysis), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa
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- Catalysis Institute and c*change (DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Catalysis), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa
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- Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9NH, UK
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- Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy, Physics Department, Nelson Mandela University, PO Box 77000, Gqeberha, 6031, South Africa
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- School of Chemistry, Joseph Black Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
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- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
- School of Chemistry, University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
- Diamond Light Source Ltd., Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Chilton, Didcot OX11 0DE, UK
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- Catalysis Institute and c*change (DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Catalysis), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa
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Qu W, Tang Z, Wen H, Luo M, Zhong T, Lian Q, Hu L, Tian S, He C, Shu D. Electron Transfer Trade-offs in MOF-Derived Cobalt-Embedded Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Boost Catalytic Ozonation for Gaseous Sulfur-Containing VOC Elimination. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c05285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Wei Qu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou510006, China
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Promoting effect of reduction-oxidation strategy on the Co3O4/γ-Al2O3 catalysts for propane total oxidation. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Liu B, Nakagawa Y, Li C, Yabushita M, Tomishige K. Selective C–O Hydrogenolysis of Terminal C–OH Bond in 1,2-Diols over Rutile-Titania-Supported Iridium-Iron Catalysts. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c04499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Ben Liu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-07 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-07 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
- Research Center for Rare Metal and Green Innovation, Tohoku University, 468-1, Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0845, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-07 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-07 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
- Research Center for Rare Metal and Green Innovation, Tohoku University, 468-1, Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0845, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-07 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
- Research Center for Rare Metal and Green Innovation, Tohoku University, 468-1, Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0845, Japan
- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Katahira 2-1-1, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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Xu M, Qin X, Xu Y, Zhang X, Zheng L, Liu JX, Wang M, Liu X, Ma D. Boosting CO hydrogenation towards C2+ hydrocarbons over interfacial TiO2−x/Ni catalysts. Nat Commun 2022; 13:6720. [DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34463-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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AbstractConsiderable attention has been drawn to tune the geometric and electronic structure of interfacial catalysts via modulating strong metal-support interactions (SMSI). Herein, we report the construction of a series of TiO2−x/Ni catalysts, where disordered TiO2−x overlayers immobilized onto the surface of Ni nanoparticles (~20 nm) are successfully engineered with SMSI effect. The optimal TiO2−x/Ni catalyst shows a CO conversion of ~19.8% in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) process under atmospheric pressure at 220 °C. More importantly, ~64.6% of the product is C2+ paraffins, which is in sharp contrast to the result of the conventional Ni catalyst with the main product being methane. A combination study of advanced electron microscopy, multiple in-situ spectroscopic characterizations, and density functional theory calculations indicates the presence of Niδ−/TiO2−x interfacial sites, which could bind carbon atom strongly, inhibit methane formation and facilitate the C-C chain propagation, lead to the production of C2+ hydrocarbon on Ni surface.
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Ma Y, Zhang Y, Ma Y, Lv T, Xiao B, Kuang X, Deng X, Zhang J, Zhao J, Liu Q. In situ Cu single atoms anchoring on MOF-derived porous TiO 2 for the efficient separation of photon-generated carriers and photocatalytic H 2 evolution. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:15889-15896. [PMID: 36264052 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05099d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Single atom catalysts (SACs) have an extremely high atom utilization and distinctive structures and properties in the field of photocatalysis. However, the premise of conducting scientific research and applications is still the stability and catalytic activity of single atoms on suitable substrates. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs), as one of the most suitable single-atom substrates, have tunable internal structures, unsaturated coordination bonds, and high specific surface areas. In this work, Ti-based MOF, MIL-125, was adopted as the precursor to prepare mesoporous Cu-loaded TiO2. During the synthesis of MIL-125, a Cu source was added, and Cu atoms were fixed by partly replacing Ti atoms in the Ti-O octahedron to coordinate with O atoms, resulting in a good dispersity, good stability and high loading amount. Experimental investigations demonstrated that dispersed Cu single atoms act as reaction centres, besides being able to accelerate the transfer of photoelectrons. Under simulated sunlight, the H2 evolution rate of the optimum Cu-TiO2 sample reaches 17.77 mmol g-1 h-1, nearly 101 times higher than that of the pure mesoporous TiO2. The apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) is 20.15% under 365 nm irradiation. This research opens a new thinking to preparing high stability and high activity single atom photocatalysts.
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- Yuxiang Ma
- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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Lin T, An Y, Yu F, Gong K, Yu H, Wang C, Sun Y, Zhong L. Advances in Selectivity Control for Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis to Fuels and Chemicals with High Carbon Efficiency. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c03404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Tiejun Lin
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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Sun Z, Sun K, Gao M, Metin Ö, Jiang H. Optimizing Pt Electronic States through Formation of a Schottky Junction on Non‐reducible Metal–Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Photocatalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202206108. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202206108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Zi‐Xuan Sun
- Department of Chemistry University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry College of Sciences Koç University Istanbul 34450 Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P.R. China
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Suo Y, Yao Y, Zhang Y, Xing S, Yuan ZY. Recent advances in cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tang M, Wang Y. The Significant Role of the Atomic Surface Structure of Support in Strong Metal‐Support Interaction. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202104519. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202104519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Min Tang
- Center of Electron Microscopy and State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
- Materials Chemistry and Catalysis Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science Utrecht University 3584 CG Utrecht The Netherlands
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- Center of Electron Microscopy and State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
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Li Y, Wang M, Liu S, Wu F, Zhang Q, Zhang S, Cheng K, Wang Y. Distance for Communication between Metal and Acid Sites for Syngas Conversion. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c02125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Yubing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361005, China
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Yang H, Yin W, Zhu X, Deuss PJ, Heeres HJ. Selective Demethoxylation of Guaiacols to Phenols using Supported MoO
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Catalysts. ChemCatChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202200297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Huaizhou Yang
- Department of Chemical Engineering ENTEG University of Groningen 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering ENTEG University of Groningen 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
- Fujian Universities Engineering Research Center of Reactive Distillation Technology College of Chemical Engineering Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350116, Fujian P. R. China
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials University of Groningen 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering ENTEG University of Groningen 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering ENTEG University of Groningen 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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Sun ZX, Sun K, Gao ML, Metin Ö, Jiang HL. Optimizing Pt Electronic States through Formation of Schottky Junction on Non‐reducible Metal–Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Photocatalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202206108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Zi-Xuan Sun
- USTC: University of Science and Technology of China Chemistry CHINA
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- USTC: University of Science and Technology of China Chemistry CHINA
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- USTC: University of Science and Technology of China Chemistry CHINA
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- Koç University: Koc Universitesi Chemistry TURKEY
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- University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Department of Chemistry No. 96 Jinzhai Road 230026 Hefei CHINA
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Zachman MJ, Fung V, Polo-Garzon F, Cao S, Moon J, Huang Z, Jiang DE, Wu Z, Chi M. Measuring and directing charge transfer in heterogenous catalysts. Nat Commun 2022; 13:3253. [PMID: 35668115 PMCID: PMC9170698 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-30923-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Precise control of charge transfer between catalyst nanoparticles and supports presents a unique opportunity to enhance the stability, activity, and selectivity of heterogeneous catalysts. While charge transfer is tunable using the atomic structure and chemistry of the catalyst-support interface, direct experimental evidence is missing for three-dimensional catalyst nanoparticles, primarily due to the lack of a high-resolution method that can probe and correlate both the charge distribution and atomic structure of catalyst/support interfaces in these structures. We demonstrate a robust scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) method that simultaneously visualizes the atomic-scale structure and sub-nanometer-scale charge distribution in heterogeneous catalysts using a model Au-catalyst/SrTiO3-support system. Using this method, we further reveal the atomic-scale mechanisms responsible for the highly active perimeter sites and demonstrate that the charge transfer behavior can be readily controlled using post-synthesis treatments. This methodology provides a blueprint for better understanding the role of charge transfer in catalyst stability and performance and facilitates the future development of highly active advanced catalysts.
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- Michael J Zachman
- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA.
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA.,Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA.
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The modification of titanium in mesoporous silica for Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. Front Chem Sci Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-022-2139-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Song C, Zhan Q, Liu F, Wang C, Li H, Wang X, Guo X, Cheng Y, Sun W, Wang L, Qian J, Pan B. Overturned Loading of Inert CeO 2 to Active Co 3 O 4 for Unusually Improved Catalytic Activity in Fenton-Like Reactions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202200406. [PMID: 35128779 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202200406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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In the past decades, numerous efforts have been devoted to improving the catalytic activity of nanocomposites by either exposing more active sites or regulating the interaction between the support and nanoparticles while keeping the structure of the active sites unchanged. Here, we report the fabrication of a Co3 O4 -CeO2 nanocomposite via overturning the loading direction, i.e., loading an inert CeO2 support onto active Co3 O4 nanoparticles. The resultant catalyst exhibits unexpectedly higher activity and stability in peroxymonosulfate-based Fenton-like reactions than its analog prepared by the traditional impregnation method. Abundant oxygen vacancies (Ov with a Co⋅⋅⋅Ov ⋅⋅⋅Ce structure instead of Co⋅⋅⋅Ov ) are generated as new active sites to facilitate the cleavage of the peroxide bond to produce SO4 .- and accelerate the rate-limiting step, i.e., the desorption of SO4 .- , affording improved activity. This strategy is a new direction for boosting the catalytic activity of nanocomposite catalysts in various scenarios, including environmental remediation and energy applications.
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- Chunli Song
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic Chemistry MOE, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Lab of Mesoscopic Chemistry MOE, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing, 210094, China.,Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Resources Reuse, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Resources Reuse, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Zhang C, Qu Z, Jiang H, Chen R, Xing W. Nb2O5 promoted Pd/AC catalyst for selective phenol hydrogenation to cyclohexanone. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2021.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Overturned Loading of Inert CeO
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Yang Q, Li L, Wang X, Ma Y. Tunable metal-support interaction of Pt/CeO 2 catalyst via surfactant-assisted strategy: Insight into the total oxidation of CO and toluene. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127601. [PMID: 34763284 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Catalytic oxidation is promising in removing atmospheric pollutants to address serious environmental concerns. Supported Pt-based catalysts (e.g., Pt/CeO2) are most effective for catalytic removal of atmospheric pollutants. However, the catalytic performance is largely affected by the oxidation state of Pt, oxygen vacancy and metal-support interaction (MSI). Herein, two different types of Pt/CeO2 catalyst were fabricated via surfactant-assisted strategy and treated in different annealing atmospheres, which was applied to carbon monoxide (CO) and toluene (C7H8) oxidation, respectively. The results reveal that the as-synthesized Pt/CeO2-NH catalyst is favorable to C7H8 oxidation, whereas the contrast Pt/CeO2-AH is favorable to CO oxidation. Meanwhile, Pt/CeO2-NH catalyst also has high thermal stability facing high temperature (e.g., 400 °C). Various characterizations, such as in-situ Raman, XPS, CO-DRIFTS and XANES, clarifies that the Pt/CeO2-NH catalyst has a higher surface Pt0 proportion, a weak MSI and more oxygen vacancies. The corresponding theoretical calculation also supports the experimental results. These results advance efficient regulation and fundamental understanding of MSI, and the design of heterogeneous catalysts.
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- Qilei Yang
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China.
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- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Waterloo ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Zhang X, Li YA, Huang Y, Mu H, Gu X, Li F, Wang Z, Li J. Impacts of Metal–Support Interaction on Hydrogen Evolution Reaction of Cobalt-Nitride-Carbide Catalyst. Front Chem 2022; 9:828964. [PMID: 35178380 PMCID: PMC8844497 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.828964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Cobalt-nitride-carbide (Co-N-C) catalysts are promising cost-efficient transition metal catalysts for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution, but few works investigate the metal–support interaction (MSI) effect on hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance. Herein, efficient Co-N-CX catalysts with controllable MSI between encapsulated Co nanoparticles and nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon nanosheets were synthesized via a facile organic–inorganic hybridization method. Results demonstrate that the Co-N-C0.025M catalyst with the coexistence of single-atom Co sites and Co nanoparticles prepared by 0.025 M cobalt nitrate shows excellent HER performance, achieving a low overpotential of 145 mV to reach 10 mA cm−2 in 0.5 M sulfuric acid, which is mainly because the optimal MSI, which leads to a moderate hydrogen adsorption energy and improved electroactive sites, not only facilitates the charge transfer to improve the HER kinetics, but also improves the durability of the catalyst by Co-N bond anchoring and encapsulation of active Co species. This work provides guidance to further reveal the influence of MSI on their catalytic activity.
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- *Correspondence: Feng Li, ; Zheng Wang, ; Jing Li,
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- *Correspondence: Feng Li, ; Zheng Wang, ; Jing Li,
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- *Correspondence: Feng Li, ; Zheng Wang, ; Jing Li,
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Zhou J, Gao Z, Xiang G, Zhai T, Liu Z, Zhao W, Liang X, Wang L. Interfacial compatibility critically controls Ru/TiO 2 metal-support interaction modes in CO 2 hydrogenation. Nat Commun 2022; 13:327. [PMID: 35039518 PMCID: PMC8764066 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27910-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Supports can widely affect or even dominate the catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability of metal nanoparticles through various metal-support interactions (MSIs). However, underlying principles have not been fully understood yet, because MSIs are influenced by the composition, size, and facet of both metals and supports. Using Ru/TiO2 supported on rutile and anatase as model catalysts, we demonstrate that metal-support interfacial compatibility can critically control MSI modes and catalytic performances in CO2 hydrogenation. Annealing Ru/rutile-TiO2 in air can enhance CO2 conversion to methane resulting from enhanced interfacial coupling driven by matched lattices of RuOx with rutile-TiO2; annealing Ru/anatase-TiO2 in air decreases CO2 conversion and converts the product into CO owing to strong metal-support interaction (SMSI). Although rutile and anatase share the same chemical composition, we show that interfacial compatibility can basically modify metal-support coupling strength, catalyst morphology, surface atomic configuration, MSI mode, and catalytic performances of Ru/TiO2 in heterogeneous catalysis. Supports can largely affect the catalytic performance of metal nanoparticles, but the underlying principles are not yet fully understood. Here the authors demonstrate that metal-support interfacial compatibility of Ru/TiO2 can critically control the metal-support interaction modes and the catalytic performances in CO2 hydrogenation.
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- Jun Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taoyuan South Road 27, Taiyuan, 030001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Zhang Y, Yan W, Qi H, Su X, Su Y, Liu X, Li L, Yang X, Huang Y, Zhang T. Strong Metal–Support Interaction of Ru on TiO2 Derived from the Co-Reduction Mechanism of RuxTi1–xO2 Interphase. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c04785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Yaru Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Catalysis is at the core of chemistry and has been essential to make all the goods surrounding us, including fuels, coatings, plastics and other functional materials. In the near future, catalysis will also be an essential tool in making the shift from a fossil-fuel-based to a more renewable and circular society. To make this reality, we have to better understand the fundamental concept of the active site in catalysis. Here, we discuss the physical meaning - and deduce the validity and, therefore, usefulness - of some common approaches in heterogeneous catalysis, such as linking catalyst activity to a 'turnover frequency' and explaining catalytic performance in terms of 'structure sensitivity' or 'structure insensitivity'. Catalytic concepts from the fields of enzymatic and homogeneous catalysis are compared, ultimately realizing that the struggle that one encounters in defining the active site in most solid catalysts is likely the one we must overcome to reach our end goal: tailoring the precise functioning of the active sites with respect to many different parameters to satisfy our ever-growing needs. This article ends with an outlook of what may become feasible within the not-too-distant future with modern experimental and theoretical tools at hand.
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