Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoling Miao, Weihua Shen, Xinhua Gao, Yunjin Fang
Summary: The introduction of La through wet impregnation significantly improves the hydrothermal stability of SBA-15, with La mainly entering the silanol groups on the pore surface defects. La-SBA-15 with appropriate La loading can be used as a stable support for catalytic reactions involving steam.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh, Samsudeen O. Kasim, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Ahmed Osman, Ahmed E. Abasaeed, Hanan Atia, Udo Armbruster, Leone Frusteri, Abdulrahman bin Jumah, Yousef Mohammed Alanazi, Anis H. Fakeeha
Summary: This study investigated the performance of supported Ni catalysts in the utilization of greenhouse gases like CO2 and CH4 via dry reforming. The results showed that the catalyst with 0.5% Sc loading led to the highest conversion and the lowest relative activity loss. The average methane and carbon dioxide conversions were 78% and 86%, respectively, at 750 degrees C. The catalyst demonstrated relatively constant methane and carbon dioxide conversions over 80 hours on stream.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fatemeh Salahi, Fatemeh Zarei-Jelyani, Maryam Meshksar, Mohammad Farsi, Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
Summary: This study focuses on the application of Y-promoted Ni-based catalysts supported on bulk and hollow Al2O3 supports in the steam reforming of methane process. Various characterizing techniques were employed to analyze the catalysts. The 20Ni-3.0Y/HAl catalyst showed the highest methane conversion, hydrogen yield, and H2/CO molar ratio at 700 degrees C, possibly due to the larger surface area of the hollow alumina support compared to the bulk one.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mingming Wang, Xiaoyao Tan, Julius Motuzas, Jiaquan Li, Shaomin Liu
Summary: The study produced metallic nickel hollow fiber membranes with a dense skin layer and porous nickel substrate for hydrogen production from methane steam reforming. The membranes showed high efficiency and stability, making them a promising option for cost-effective hydrogen production at high temperatures.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
P. J. Megia, A. J. Vizcaino, M. Ruiz-Abad, J. A. Calles, A. Carrero
Summary: This study investigates the deactivation of Co/SBA-15 catalyst during the steam reforming of model compounds from the aqueous fraction of bio-oil. The deactivation process occurs in two distinct stages, mainly affected by the amount of coke deposited and its C/H ratio.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Richard Y. Abrokwah, Eric B. Ntow, Terrence Jennings, Robert Stevens-Boyd, Tashfin Hossain, John Swain, Sujoy Bepari, Saif Hassan, Nafeezuddin Mohammad, Debasish Kuila
Summary: Ni/Cr/CeO2/SBA-15 catalysts were used in glycerol steam reforming to produce hydrogen. The catalysts exhibited a large surface area and an ordered mesoporous structure, resulting in high stability and conversion rates during the reaction. The doping of Cr and CeO2 played a positive role in improving the performance and long-term stability of the catalyst.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kuppusamy Palanichamy, Natarajan Sasirekha
Summary: A one-pot hydrothermal technique was used to synthesize Ti-incorporated mesoporous SBA-15 with varying Si/Ti ratios, which were further modified by introducing Ni and Pt as active metal and promoter, respectively. The characterization analysis confirmed the incorporation of titanium ions and the superior performance of Pt-Ni/Ti-SBA-15 (Si/Ti = 10) in methane dry reforming.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuan Peng, Qibing Jin
Summary: By using advanced techniques of molecular simulations, the chemical equilibrium of methane steam reforming reaction was studied. The highest CH4 conversion, H-2 yield, and selectivity were observed under specific operating conditions. Furthermore, the pore size of activated carbon significantly influenced the chemical equilibrium composition in the pores.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chi Cheng Chong, Yoke Wang Cheng, Syahida Nasuha Bukhari, Herma Dina Setiabudi, Aishah Abdul Jalil
Summary: Two fibrous SBA-15 catalysts prepared by microemulsion technique exhibited excellent performance in methane dry reforming, with Ni/DFSBA-15 showing superior activity, stability, and coke resistance compared to Ni/F-SBA-15. The fully accessible structure, uniform dispersion of Ni phase, and stronger metal-support interaction of Ni/DFSBA-15 contributed to its enhanced catalytic properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feiyang Geng, Vasudev P. Haribal, Jason C. Hicks
Summary: Plasma-assisted steam methane reforming (SMR) is a promising method for low temperature and small-scale hydrogen production. The selectivity of CO and CO2 products can be controlled by adjusting the temperature, power, and water feed rate. A cascade design can further increase the CO2/CO selectivity.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yue Chen, Yongmin Huang
Summary: Methanol steam reforming (MSR) shows promise in hydrogen production. Cu-SBA-15 and Cu-Ce/SBA-15-I catalysts have poor selectivity due to slow steam activation, while small Cu0 tends to sinter. Modifying SBA-15 with Ce ion exchange can prevent sintering and improve catalytic performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maryam Meshksar, Fatemeh Salahi, Fatemeh Zarei-Jelyani, Mohammad Reza Rahimpour, Mohammad Farsi
Summary: This study focuses on controlling the morphology and crystalline phase of hollow Al2O3 spheres as a supporting material for Ni-based catalysts in high-temperature steam methane reforming process. Among the parameters investigated, the 20Ni/H-Al2O3 catalyst exhibited the highest CH4 conversion and H-2 yield at 700 degrees C, showing stable performance with low carbon deposition during the reaction.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Eugenio Meloni, Marco Martino, Antonio Ricca, Vincenzo Palma
Summary: Hydrogen as a green energy source can be produced through methane steam reforming, but traditional methods have limitations in terms of efficiency and cost. Microwave heating could overcome these limitations by efficiently transferring heat to the catalyst, resulting in faster reactions and higher energy efficiency. Initial tests showed promising results, with the system reaching high temperatures and methane conversion rates close to thermodynamic equilibrium values. Future studies will focus on optimizing the microwave reactor to further increase energy efficiency and improve CH4 conversion rates for enhanced hydrogen production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Florent Minette, Luis Calamote de Almeida, Sanjiv Ratan, Juray De Wilde
Summary: Structured catalytic reactors, such as ZoneFlow(TM) reactors, were experimentally measured for pressure drop and heat transfer coefficient, showing a potential for improved heat transfer performance compared to conventional pellets at similar pressure drops.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Majid Siavashi, Farzad Hosseini, Hamid Reza Talesh Bahrami
Summary: The study investigates the effects of design parameters and a new design proposal on hydrogen production rate in the solar-assisted methane steam reforming (SAMSR) process. Preheating is found to significantly improve hydrogen production rate in certain cases.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhicheng Zhang, Ke Ning, Zhi Xu, Qiankun Zheng, Jingkun Tan, Zhengkun Liu, Zhentao Wu, Guangru Zhang, Wanqin Jin
Summary: Fabricating dual-phase hollow-fiber membranes via a one-step thermal processing approach is challenging, but Ce0.8Sm0.2O2-delta SrCo0.9Nb0.1O3-delta (SDC-SCN) four-channel hollow fiber membrane has been successfully manufactured using metal oxides and carbonates directly as membrane materials. This membrane exhibits enhanced oxygen permeation properties and good tolerance to carbon dioxide, making it suitable for applications such as oxyfuel combustion and carbon dioxide capture.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hengyang Mao, Kai Qiu, Shouyong Zhou, Jiaming Wang, Mengting Li, Shuo Shi, Meisheng Li, Ailian Xue, Yijiang Zhao, Qi Zhang, Zhentao Wu
Summary: This study developed a method to fabricate superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic membranes for efficient water recovery from oil-water mixtures. The membranes exhibited excellent underwater superoleophobicity and were proven to effectively treat various oil-water mixtures.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tongrong Wu, Farhad Moghadam, Kang Li
Summary: In this study, nano-scale pores were created on graphene oxide nanosheets through mild chemical etching to improve water permeance and dye rejection performance in porous hollow fiber membranes.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengting Jiang, Hengyang Mao, Shouyong Zhou, Shuo Shi, Meisheng Li, Ailian Xue, Yijiang Zhao, Qi Zhang, Zhentao Wu
Summary: This study developed a nano-attapulgite-based alignment technique by introducing polystyrene sulfonate sodium to promote the dispersion and stability of attapulgite. The results showed that the stability of the suspension played a decisive role in the alignment effect of attapulgite.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Peng, Andrijana Minic, Kornkamol Banjerdteerakul, Kang Li
Summary: A COF-300/PVDF composite was developed as a high-performance adsorbent for PAHs removal, showing superior adsorption capacity, kinetics, and removal efficiency compared to COF-300 powders. It holds great potential for practical applications in PAHs removal.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rajan Arjan Kalyan Hirani, Hong Wu, Abdul Hannan Asif, Nasir Rafique, Lei Shi, Shu Zhang, Zhentao Wu, Lai -Chang Zhang, Shaobin Wang, Yu Yin, Martin Saunders, Hongqi Sun
Summary: Membrane separation and sulfate radicals-based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs) can be combined to efficiently remove organic pollutants. Immobilizing metal oxide catalysts on ceramic membranes can enhance membrane separation technology by enabling catalytic oxidation without the need for recovering suspended catalysts. Co3O4 ceramic catalytic membranes with different Co loadings were successfully fabricated and demonstrated uniform distribution of Co3O4 nanoparticles for catalytic oxidation of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (HBA). Mechanistic studies identified both SO4 center dot- and (OH)-O-center dot as reactive radicals, with SO(4)(center dot-) playing the dominant role in the catalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hao Peng, Vatsal Shah, Kang Li
Summary: Phase inversion plays a vital role in membrane technology for economic production of polymeric membrane and energy-saving wastewater treatment. However, existing phase inversion membranes often have low permeance, limiting their efficiency in separation processes.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kornkamol Banjerdteerakul, Farhad Moghadam, Hao Peng, Kang Li
Summary: For the first time, a new approach was proposed to prepare porous hollow fiber (HF) yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) substrates with small-diameter (660-790 μm, outer diameter (OD)) by stretching the nascent HF using gravitational force. Using a delayed phase inversion, a plurality of radial micro-channels opening from the interior surface of HFs can be realized. The resultant HF substrates show promising permeation characteristics and good fracture strength, and small-diameter HF substrates with higher surface curvature ensured the fabrication of porous GO (PGO) membranes with better dye separation performance.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kornkamol Banjerdteerakul, Hao Peng, Kang Li
Summary: Nanofiltration is an effective method for removing emerging pharmaceuticals from waste-water to improve water quality and mitigate environmental impacts. However, the low separation efficiency of current nanofiltration membranes has hindered their development. In this study, a thin film composite membrane was prepared by stacking covalent organic framework (COF) nanosheets on a ceramic hollow fibre, showing high rejection for environmentally persistent pharmaceuticals. The COF-based nanofiltration membranes have a small footprint and can be easily integrated into existing water treatment systems, making them a promising option for mitigating the environmental impacts of emerging pharmaceuticals in wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hengyang Mao, Peng Xu, Shouyong Zhou, Zhaoru Fan, Ailian Xue, Meisheng Li, Yijiang Zhao, Aiqin Wang, Zhentao Wu, Yiqun Fan
Summary: A facile approach is reported to produce nanofiber membranes with oriented channels, narrow pore size, and low tortuosity. Compared with unordered membranes, ordered membranes have reduced average pore size and increased water permeance. Moreover, the stationary flux of ordered membranes and the retention of oil-in-water emulsion have also increased.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kornkamol Banjerdteerakul, Hao Peng, Kang Li
Summary: By employing an in-situ growth method, we successfully prepared COF-LZU1 and COF-300 membranes for the separation of polar/non-polar solvent mixtures. These composite membranes, consisting of a defect-free COF layer on a ceramic hollow fiber substrate, exhibited high solvent fluxes and achieved high separation factors for various azeotropic mixtures. Our study demonstrated the technical feasibility of using COF-based membranes for the separation of azeotropic solvent mixtures.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hao Peng, Kang Li
Summary: In this study, a novel approach combining non-solvent-induced phase separation (NIPS) with crystallisation and diffusion (CCD) technique, called NIPS-CCD, was proposed to enhance the permeation of polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membrane. The NIPS-CCD method showed a 50-fold increase in water permeation to 771 LMH bar-1 with pore size of 6-7 nm. This approach can be easily adapted for other high-performance membrane materials, making it a promising strategy for improving membrane permeation properties.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kornkamol Banjerdteerakul, Hao Peng, Kang Li
Summary: Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have shown potential as membrane materials for water purification and organic solvent nanofiltration due to their adjustable pore size and ease of functionalisation. However, current COF membranes are limited in their mechanical stability and structural integrity when applied on flexible polymeric substrates. In this study, COF-LZU1 membranes were fabricated on pre-designed ceramic hollow fibres using direct interfacial polymerisation, resulting in highly crystalline and defect-free COF layers. The membranes exhibited high pure water permeance and rejection rates for dyes, highlighting their potential for enhanced process intensification.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhicheng Zhang, Wanglin Zhou, Tianlei Wang, Zhenbin Gu, Yongfan Zhu, Zhengkun Liu, Zhentao Wu, Guangru Zhang, Wanqin Jin
Summary: Ion-conducting ceramic membranes have the potential to achieve absolute selectivity for specific gases at high temperatures, making them promising for chemical production. By combining reaction and separation processes into one unit, membrane reactors can reduce by-product formation and utilize thermal effects for efficient and sustainable production. This paper provides an overview of recent developments, principles, advantages, disadvantages, and challenges in dense ceramic catalytic membrane reactors.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahesan Naidu Subramaniam, Zhentao Wu, Pei Sean Goh, Shouyong Zhou
Summary: This review article focuses on the development of composite biochar-based photocatalysts (BBP) for wastewater treatment using agricultural and poultry waste-derived biochar (BC). The synthesis techniques and properties of BC and BBP are discussed in detail. The review also explores the role of BC in enhancing the performance of BBP and its synergistic effects on the degradation of different types of pollutants. Additionally, the challenges associated with the practical application of BBP are elaborated.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ming-Yi Chen, Ngoc Thanh Thuy Tran, Ahmed Abubakar Alao, Wen-Dung Hsu
Summary: This study demonstrates the significance of surface Pt atom arrangement for the efficiency of ORR in PEMFCs and reveals the correlation between Pt-Pt average distance and O2 dissociation barrier. Furthermore, the study discovers a robust correlation between the level of the catalyst's d-band center and O2 adsorption energy. High-entropy alloy substrates provide potential for controlling Pt arrangement and O2 dissociation barrier.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Eduardo C. Atayde Jr, Babasaheb M. Matsagar, Yu-Cheng Wang, Kevin C. -W. Wu
Summary: This study presents the first application of an acidic MOF, Sulfated MOF-808, in catalyzing the HAA reactions of furan oligomers for the production of biofuel precursors. The catalyst showed high yield, selectivity, and recyclability, making it versatile for different starting materials.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria do Carmo Rangel, Francieli Martins Mayer, Soraia Jesus de Oliveira, Sergio Gustavo Marchetti, Fabricio Luiz Faita, Doris Ruiz, Giovanni Saboia, Mariana Kieling Dagostini, Jonder Morais, Maria do Carmo Martins Alves
Summary: This study developed a new catalyst by investigating the effect of magnesium on the catalytic properties of hematite in ethylbenzene dehydrogenation. The catalyst showed important differences in activity, selectivity, and stability, making it a promising candidate for commercial applications.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanjun Li, Qian Wang, Hui Tian, Mingyuan Zhu, Yuanyuan Liu
Summary: A novel strategy using microwave-assisted precipitation was proposed to prepare defective CsH3PMo11VO40 catalyst for the oxidation of methacrolein to methacrylic acid. Microwave treatment accelerates crystallization, increases vanadyl species content, and forms defective Keggin structures, thereby enhancing the oxidation capacity of the catalyst.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rajeshwari Athavale, Sailee Gardi, Fatima Choudhary, Dayanand Patil, Nandkishor Chandan, Paresh More
Summary: In this study, a novel acidic ionic liquid catalyst was prepared and used for the synthesis of bis-indolyl methane derivatives. The catalyst exhibited short reaction times, easy purification, and reusability.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Masatomo Hattori, Takato Hattori, Masakuni Ozawa
Summary: Cu-added gamma-Al2O3 catalysts were prepared with varying Cu loadings and the effects of copper oxidation states on catalytic activity were investigated. The results showed that the addition of copper increased the catalyst activity, but excessive copper loading decreased catalytic activity. XRD and TEM analysis indicated the formation of a solid solution of copper oxide species on the surface of gamma-Al2O3. XAS and TPR data demonstrated variations in copper oxidation states among the catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liwei Fang, Shiyang Niu, Shengsen Wang, Yiqing Lu, Yuanhui Cheng
Summary: In this study, PtNi alloy on nitrogen-doped carbon and SnO2 dual-support was designed to modulate the metal-support interaction, resulting in improved catalytic activity and stability for oxygen reduction reaction. The SnO2/PtNi/NC catalyst exhibited a strongly coupled interface, enhanced electron transfer, and higher half-wave potential compared to PtNi/NC and commercial Pt/C.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shohei Harada, Duanxing Li, Kenta Iyoki, Masaru Ogura
Summary: This study investigates the catalytic performance of a composite catalyst composed of ZnZrOX and H-zeolite for the hydrogenation of CO2. The deactivation of the composite catalyst is influenced by ion exchange of Zn2+ and/or coke, with their effects differing based on the zeolite structure. Separating the grains of the composite catalyst can prevent deactivation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Laura Proano, Christopher W. Jones
Summary: In this study, NiGa alloy particles supported on CeO2, ZrO2, and ZrO2-CeO2 solid solutions were prepared and characterized. The nature of the support was found to have a significant influence on the catalyst's activity and selectivity, with the crystalline structure of ZrO2 having the greatest impact. Pure ZrO2 showed the highest methanol selectivity and CO2 conversion at high Zr:Ce ratios. In equimolar and Ce-rich conditions, basic sites and oxygen vacancies were found to be the key parameters affecting methanol production.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liyan Zhang, Yinze Yang, Leilei Zhou, Fengyu Zhao, Haiyang Cheng
Summary: 1,6-Hexamethylenediamine was successfully synthesized via the reductive amination of 1,6-hexanediol using a Ru/PRL(x)-Al2O3 catalyst. The highly dispersed and anchored Ru species, formed by 1,10-phenanthroline (PRL), played a crucial role in the catalytic reaction. The formation of new acid-base pairs, electron deficient Ru species, and smaller nanoparticles contributed to the improved catalytic performances of the Ru/PRL-Al2O3 catalyst.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anita Horvath, Miklos Nemeth, Andrea Beck, Gyorgy Safran, Valeria La Parola, Leonarda Francesca Liotta, Gregor Zerjav, Matevz Roskaric, Albin Pintar
Summary: This study investigates the catalytic and structural changes caused by the addition of 0.25 wt% indium in a 3% Ni/CeO2-Al2O3 catalyst prepared by impregnation method. The results show that the addition of indium can decrease the activity of the catalyst, but it improves its stability and reduces coking.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ankush Kularkar, Vaibhav Vilas Khedekar, Sachin D. Chaudhari, Mudavath Ravi, Sadhana S. Rayalu, Penumaka Nagababu
Summary: Efficiently addressing the challenges of photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH3OH is crucial. This study developed Zn-BTC MOF and its composites with CaIn2S4, achieving highly efficient and robust photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH3OH under ambient conditions, using H2O2 as the hydrogen source. Among the composites, ZMCIS4 demonstrated excellent performance with a CH3OH evolution of 49100 μmol/g.cat and a quantum efficiency of approximately 78.41%. The enhanced performance was attributed to the production of nascent hydrogen atoms (H center dot) through the photo-splitting of H2O2 on the ZMCIS surface.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Liu, Yudong Li, Chengyu Wang, Haiyue Yang, Rong Wang, Shujun Li, Xiaohui Yang
Summary: In this study, a self-supporting three-dimensional porous Co3O4 nanobelt array decorated on nickel foam (P-Co3O4 -NBA@NF) electrode with numerous active sites was successfully constructed for the oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The P-Co3O4 -NBA@NF electrode demonstrated high conversion efficiency, selectivity, and Faraday efficiency, as well as remarkable long-term stability. This research provides a promising electrocatalyst for biomass conversion.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yimin Li, Enggah Kurniawan, Fumiya Sato, Takayoshi Hara, Yasuhiro Yamada, Satoshi Sato
Summary: In this study, several silica-alumina catalysts modified with Ag were examined for the dehydration of 1,3-butanediol to 1,3-butadiene. Among them, an amorphous silica-alumina catalyst (SAL-3) modified with Ag showed the highest improvement in catalytic activity and stability when operated in H2 flow. The generation of reversible acid sites was found to be the reason behind the enhanced activity and stability of this Ag/SAL-3 catalyst. The effects of various parameters on the catalytic activity of Ag/SAL-3, such as reaction temperature, contact time, Ag content, and carrier gas, were investigated.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2024)