Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruizhe Li, Yuan Li, Zhenhua Li, Shuxin Ouyang, Hong Yuan, Tierui Zhang
Summary: This study presents a novel carbon-coated CoMn-based catalyst for the efficient conversion of syngas to light olefins under light irradiation. Experimental characterizations confirm the enhanced catalytic performance through the excitation of photogenerated carriers. In situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and theoretical calculation reveal the unique roles of photogenerated carriers in the catalytic process.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Higor A. Garona, Fabio M. Cavalcanti, Thiago F. de Abreu, Martin Schmal, Rita M. B. Alves
Summary: This study used Machine Learning models to predict optimal reaction conditions for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, showing the efficacy of neural networks in predicting key variables. In comparison to recent studies, this research included more variables in the model such as catalyst support, active phase, and promoters. The Fe-based catalyst showed the highest light olefins selectivity and yield at optimal conditions, despite emitting the most carbon dioxide.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chao Wang, Huaqing Zhu, Juan Zhang, Zhijun Huang, Jiangang Chen
Summary: A series of Fe-Mn bimetallic catalysts with different pretreatment atmospheres were used for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). The structure of Fe-Mn bimetallic catalysts was analyzed and the effect of different pretreatment atmospheres on reduction efficiency was investigated. It was found that nitrided Fe-Mn catalysts exhibited better stability and higher light olefin selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ming Zhao, Jinchang Sun, Xiaohong Li, Qianwen Zhang
Summary: By adjusting the calcination temperature of the alumina supporter and adding S precursors, the catalytic performance of the iron-based catalyst for the direct synthesis of light olefins from syngas can be optimized.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Iris C. ten Have, Robin Y. van den Brink, Stephane C. Marie-Rose, Florian Meirer, Bert M. Weckhuysen
Summary: Gasification is a process that converts solid waste into gaseous feedstock. This study investigates the possibility of using waste gasification solid residue as a catalyst for producing light olefins. Experimental results show that the catalyst can convert biomass-derived syngas into methane and olefins.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Linyan Yang, Yu Gao, Yupeng Guo, Zhengjia Li, Jie Cen, Nan Yao, Xiaonian Li
Summary: Introducing promoters to cobalt-based catalysts can efficiently adjust their performance in converting syngas into long-chain hydrocarbons. In this work, CoMn@C composites were synthesized by carbonizing bimetal-organic frameworks. The incorporation of Mn significantly inhibits the production of CH4 and C2-C4 paraffin, while boosting light olefin and C5+ production in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The catalytic activity peaks at 2Co1Mn@C due to the abundance of Co-Mn interfaces.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Can Zhu, Chao Huang, Mingwei Zhang, Yizhuo Han, Kegong Fang
Summary: Constructing hierarchically structured FeMnK@H-S-1(x) catalysts can enhance light olefins selectivity in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, with the hierarchy factor playing a key role in promoting light olefins formation. Maximizing the hierarchy factor benefits the coordination of shape selective function and transport efficiency, leading to boosted light olefins selectivity on the synthesized catalysts. Additionally, moderate H-2 activation capacity and suppressed olefins secondary reactions also contribute to the enhanced light olefins selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaqi Zhao, Zhenhua Li, Pu Wang, Peng Miao, Run Shi, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Tierui Zhang
Summary: A novel photo-driven Fischer-Tropsch to olefins (FTO) catalyst was synthesized by physically mixing a layered-double-hydroxide-derived cobalt catalyst (LD-Co) with a hydrophobic polydivinylbenzene (PDVB). The obtained LD-Co/PDVB catalyst exhibited outstanding photothermal FTO performance by synergistically harnessing the photothermal and catalytic properties of LD-Co with the hydrophobic properties of PDVB.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qiao Zhao, Haoting Liang, Shouying Huang, Xiaoxue Han, Hongyu Wang, Jian Wang, Yue Wang, Xinbin Ma
Summary: In this study, Fe3O4 bulk catalysts assembled from nanoparticles were synthesized to investigate the size effect of Fe phase. The results show that when the particle size is smaller than 10 nm, the catalysts exhibit similar catalytic activity, while beyond 10 nm, the activity decreases significantly. Particularly, Fe3O4 with a nanoparticle size of 9.9 nm shows the highest activity, selectivity and ratio. Smaller particles contribute to C5+ formation while inhibiting CH4 selectivity.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhenxin Liu, Gaopeng Jia, Chenxi Zhao, Yu Xing
Summary: Synthesis of Fe/K catalysts using different ratios of zinc aluminate spinel to alumina and examination of their performance under syngas conversion tests show that catalyst 15%Fe/2% K2O/83%(ZnAl2O4 center dot 1Al(2)O(4)) exhibits impressive values, particularly in terms of olefin/paraffin ratios at a CO conversion of 38.3%.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Wang, Xingxing Gao, Yajun Wang, Shaoyan Wang, Zhiwen Xie, Binzheng Yang, Zhiguo Zhang, Zhuang Yang, Lei Kang, Wenqing Yao
Summary: In this study, C@MnO@TiO2 composites with integrated core-double-shell structures were designed and fabricated for efficient toluene oxidation through photothermal catalysis. The optimal Mn/Ti molar ratio of 0.4 showed higher photothermal catalytic activity, highlighting the importance of controlled coating thickness and surface properties in enhancing catalytic performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anoop Chakkingal, Laura Pirro, A. R. Costa da Cruz, Alan J. Barrios, Mirella Virginie, Andrei Y. Khodakov, Joris W. Thybaut
Summary: In this research, the SEMK modelling approach was used to investigate the impact of catalyst descriptors on the yield of light olefins, identifying a promising catalyst with specific Q(H), Q(C), and Q(O) values that resulted in a high yield of light olefins. The combined effect of the three catalyst descriptors on conversion was observed, while the selectivity to light olefins was found to be less sensitive to Q(O). These effects were rationalized in terms of relative surface coverages of different species, leading to variations in dominant reaction pathways and product yield.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhunzhun Ma, Weixin Qian, Haitao Zhang, Hongfang Ma, Qiwen Sun, Weiyong Ying
Summary: The research found that the effects of magnesium and lithium on the catalyst can enhance CO adsorption, improve FTO activity, weaken carbonization process, increase the selectivity of light olefins, as well as promote CO conversion, and decrease CO2 production.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiqiu Shi, Zhenhua Li, Quanguo Hao, Ruizhe Li, Yuan Li, Lina Guo, Shuxin Ouyang, Hong Yuan, Tierui Zhang
Summary: The study focuses on achieving excellent selectivity towards light olefins in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis by rationally designing and modifying the catalyst surface. Through hydrophobic modification and core-shell structure, the catalyst demonstrated high selectivity for light olefins with a low tendency for CO conversion to CO2.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hewei Zhang, Haitao Zhang, Weixin Qian, Xian Wu, Hongfang Ma, Qiwen Sun, Weiyong Ying
Summary: In this study, sodium modified Fe-Mn microsphere catalysts were synthesized using one-pot solvothermal method and impregnation. The effects of Mn and Na promoters on the morphology, electronic state and catalytic performance of the catalysts were evaluated. The results showed that Mn promoter enhanced the selectivity of light olefins, while Na promoter improved the catalytic activity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhenhua Li, Jinjia Liu, Jiaqi Zhao, Run Shi, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Xiao-Dong Wen, Tierui Zhang
Summary: A novel L-Cu catalyst is successfully fabricated for photo-driven methanol steam reforming, which exhibits outstanding activity in hydrogen production. The L-Cu catalyst shows much higher hydrogen production rates under ultraviolet-visible irradiation compared to the dark condition at the same temperature. This study introduces a new photothermal strategy for hydrogen generation from methanol, demonstrating the enormous potential of photothermal catalysis in the chemical and energy sectors.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Man Li, Zhiyi Cai, Mengzhao Li, Linfeng Chen, Weili Zeng, Hong Yuan, Chunrong Liu
Summary: To reveal the inter-relationship between protein sulfenic acid (RSOH) and formaldehyde (FA) in different physiological processes, a dual-detection sensor NA-SF was developed. NA-SF successfully detected RSOH and FA at physiological concentrations in various cell lines and Arabidopsis thaliana roots, indicating their important roles in promoting plant growth. The probe NA-SF shows potential application in biological and pathological research of RSOH and FA in plant physiology.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaqi Zhao, Ya Bai, Zhenhua Li, Jinjia Liu, Wei Wang, Pu Wang, Bei Yang, Run Shi, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Xiao-Dong Wen, Qing Dai, Tierui Zhang
Summary: The activation of water molecules in thermal catalysis typically requires high temperatures, which poses a challenge for catalyst development in the low-temperature water-gas shift reaction (WGSR). Plasmonic photocatalysis provides a solution by activating water at low temperatures through the generation of light-induced hot electrons. In this study, a layered double hydroxide-derived copper catalyst (LD-Cu) was developed for efficient low-temperature photo-driven WGSR.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoqin Wang, Zhenhua Li, Wenqing Li, Cheng Li, Jing Liu, Yu Lu, Jiangbo Fan, Haiyan Ren, Linjuan Huang, Zhongfu Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the N/O-glycome of human milk from healthy individuals and those with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The results showed that the relative content of N/O-glycans in GDM milk was lower than that of healthy milk, and there were significant differences in glycan composition. These findings are important for understanding the structure-activity relationship of milk N/O-glycans and designing infant formula for newborns.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pu Wang, Run Shi, Yunxuan Zhao, Zhenhua Li, Jiaqing Zhao, Jiaqi Zhao, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Li-Zhu Wu, Tierui Zhang
Summary: In this study, the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) over transition-metal-loaded ZnO photocatalysts was systematically investigated. A 1 wt% Au/ZnO catalyst exhibited remarkable C-2-C-4 hydrocarbon production rate and selectivity under light irradiation. The selectivity towards C-C coupling products strongly depends on the metal type and its interaction with ZnO. The findings suggest that the d-sigma center can be a suitable descriptor for predicting product selectivity during OCM over metal/ZnO photocatalysts.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuanang Bian, Yunxuan Zhao, Chao Zhou, Tierui Zhang
Summary: Enormous advances have been made in photothermal catalysis, but temperature assessment remains controversial in most photothermal catalytic systems. We revealed the phenomenon of temperature determination bias in gas-solid photothermal catalytic systems, which has been overlooked in most cases. To avoid temperature bias interference, we developed a universal protocol for reliable temperature evaluation by optimizing the reaction system. This study presents a functional and credible practice for temperature detection and emphasizes the effects of temperature differences in gas-solid photothermal catalysis.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuanang Bian, Yunxuan Zhao, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Yingxuan Miao, Chao Zhou, Li-Zhu Wu, Tierui Zhang
Summary: This study measured the actual reaction temperature of photothermal ammonia synthesis over carbon-supported Ru catalyst using Le Chatelier's principle, and found that the activation energy for photothermal catalysis was much lower than thermocatalysis. This was attributed to hot-electron injection reducing the energy barriers for N2 dissociation and intermediates hydrogenation, while also suppressing carbon support methanation. The catalyst exhibited outstanding operational stability over 1000 hours. This work provides new insights into the effects of hot electrons in ammonia synthesis and guides the design of high-performance photothermal catalysts.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiaqi Zhao, Jinjia Liu, Zhenhua Li, Kaiwen Wang, Run Shi, Pu Wang, Qing Wang, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Xiaodong Wen, Tierui Zhang
Summary: The authors present a Ru1Co single atom alloy catalyst for CO photo-hydrogenation to C5+ liquid fuels. The catalyst demonstrates effective CO activation and C-C coupling reactions, while suppressing over-hydrogenation. The findings provide new opportunities for the production of C5+ liquid fuels under sunlight at mild pressures.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Lan Luo, Yuguang Liu, Wangsong Chen, Shanshan Zhang, Mingfei Shao, Zhenhua Li, Haohong Duan
Summary: Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) strategy is a promising method for driving organic reactions under mild conditions. In this study, a protocol for PEC oxidative coupling of aromatic amines to produce aromatic azo compounds over a porous BiVO4 nanoarray photoanode is presented. The protocol includes the fabrication of the BiVO4 nanoarray photoanode and detailed steps for the PEC oxidative coupling reaction, with key performance data provided for synthesizing azobenzene from aniline. For a comprehensive understanding of this protocol, please refer to Luo et al. (2022).
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiqiu Shi, Zhenhua Li, Quanguo Hao, Ruizhe Li, Yuan Li, Lina Guo, Shuxin Ouyang, Hong Yuan, Tierui Zhang
Summary: The study focuses on achieving excellent selectivity towards light olefins in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis by rationally designing and modifying the catalyst surface. Through hydrophobic modification and core-shell structure, the catalyst demonstrated high selectivity for light olefins with a low tendency for CO conversion to CO2.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junyu Gao, Fan Wu, Yunxuan Zhao, Xuanang Bian, Chao Zhou, Junwang Tang, Tierui Zhang
Summary: Inspired by the enzyme nitrogenase, researchers have explored semiconductor photocatalytic nitrogen fixation because of its similar surface catalytic processes. In this study, a facile and efficient method was developed to regulate ZnO/ZnCr2O4 photocatalysts using ZnCr-layered double hydroxide (ZnCr-LDH) as precursors. By optimizing the composition ratio of Zn/Cr in ZnCr-LDH, enhanced nitrogen photofixation performance was achieved under ambient conditions. The improved photocatalytic activity was attributed to effective carrier separation efficiency due to the abundant composite interfaces. This work demonstrates a promising strategy for synthesizing nanocomposite photocatalysts for nitrogen photofixation and other challenging photocatalytic reactions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hua Zhou, Yue Ren, Bingxin Yao, Zhenhua Li, Ming Xu, Lina Ma, Xianggui Kong, Lirong Zheng, Mingfei Shao, Haohong Duan
Summary: This study develops a single-pass continuous flow reactor system to overcome non-Faradaic degradation challenges in electrooxidation of biomass at high concentrations. Kilogram-scale and continuous electrooxidation of glucose and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural with high selectivity and concentration is achieved, providing new opportunities for scalable biomass upgrading.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chi Duan, Zhenhua Li, Tieru Zhang
Summary: Energy is essential for human survival, and C1 chemical conversion is an important reaction in the field of energy that has supported the development of human society. With the introduction of the double carbon goal, researchers in C1 catalytic conversion are now focused on energy saving, emission reduction, and environmental friendliness. Photo-driven C1 chemical conversion has recently gained attention as a way to transform C1 small molecules into value-added products under ambient conditions. Layered double hydroxides (LDH) have been widely used in photo-driven C1 chemical conversion due to their unique two-dimensional structure. This article reviews the latest progress in nano-state LDH-based materials for photo-driven C1 chemical conversion, including LDH precursors, LDH derivatives, and LDH as catalyst carriers, and discusses the challenges that this field may face in the future. Through analysis and discussion, the goal of this review is to inspire researchers in the field of photo-driven C1 chemistry.
PROGRESS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Wu, Xinzhi Luo, Xiaoming Yu, Xuan Yu, Kun Lin, Minghao Li, Zhenhua Li, Yu Cao, Yingtang Zhou
Summary: Low-cost and high-performance ZnO Schottky photodetectors (PDs) were fabricated by introducing Ti3C2TX into ZnO films via a facile spin-coated method. The ZnO/Ti3C2TX/ZnO compound film showed significantly improved performance on photocurrent, responsivity, noise equivalent power (NEP), normalized detection rate (D *), and linear dynamic region (LDR) compared with the original ZnO device. The enhanced conductivity and light absorption of the ZnO film after Ti3C2TX modification contributed to the superior performance.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lan Luo, Yuguang Liu, Wangsong Chen, Xiaomeng Xue, Si-Min Xu, Min Li, Hua Zhou, Lina Ma, Ming Xu, Xianggui Kong, Mingfei Shao, Zhenhua Li, Haohong Duan
Summary: In this study, a photoelectrocatalytic strategy for the synthesis of azobenzene from aniline using porous nanoarrays of bismuth vanadate as a photoanode was reported. The reaction exhibited >99% selectivity and 87.4% Faradaic efficiency under illumination. The superior performance of bismuth vanadate nanoarrays was attributed to the moderate adsorption strength of aniline and suitable valence band position for selective aniline oxidation.
