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Chemistry, Applied
Jun Feng, Sumin Gu, Rong Zhang, Xuan Qu, Jicheng Bi
Summary: The effect of steam in crude gas on Co-Ca bimetal catalyzed coal hydrogasification was investigated using H2 and steam mixtures. The presence of steam significantly inhibited Co-Ca activity toward hydrogasification. This study provides insights for developing an inexpensive and effective process for coal to clean fuels.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Xinsha Zhang, Xudong Song, Jiaofei Wang, Weiguang Su, Yonghui Bai, Bing Zhou, Guangsuo Yu
Summary: The study revealed that the iron-based waste catalyst from indirect coal-liquefaction plant has a certain catalytic effect on the gasification of coal char, with the redox cycle of Fe being one of the main reasons behind its catalytic activity. The optimal temperature for catalytic gasification was found to be 1000 degrees C, and the changes in small molecule active groups on the surface of the gasified char were observed during the process. Additionally, the formation of metallic Fe and its subsequent oxidation to FeO and Fe3O4 by the gasification agent CO2 played a crucial role in the catalytic gasification reactivity.
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Energy & Fuels
Luis C. M. Ruivo, Helena Gomes, Daniela V. Lopes, Aleksey A. Yaremchenko, Catarina Vilas-Boas, Luis A. C. Tarelho, Jorge R. Frade
Summary: In this study, catalytic gasification of biomass using a supported Fe2-xMnxO3 catalyst was investigated. The catalyst was found to have a significant impact on tar conversion and gasification parameters. Post-mortem analysis of the catalyst provided insights into redox changes and the presence of sulfur.
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Energy & Fuels
Chen Liang, Xiaofang Wang, Qinggang Lyu
Summary: Using oxygen and steam as gasifying agent in a Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) preheater can enhance the gasification reactivity of coal; replacing air by O-2-steam in the gasifying agent and controlling the modification temperature and steam to coal ratio can improve the gasification reactivity of modified char; the gasification reactivity of modified char increases and then decreases with the highest value at a steam to coal ratio of 0.87.
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Thermodynamics
Ying Wang, Shuai Tan, David A. Bell
Summary: The study investigated steam gasification kinetics in a modified drop tube fixed bed reactor, with a focus on temperature and pressure effects on surface chemical reactions. The random pore model closely matched experimental results, and mass transfer resistances were analyzed using the Thiele modulus based on particle sizes, temperature, total pressure, and steam partial pressure.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Wen-gang Huang, Zuo-tang Wang, Tian-hong Duan, Lin Xin
Summary: The pilot project integrating UCG with power generation in the abandoned mine Ankou aimed to optimize the gasification process, with industrial tests revealing that changes in oxygen concentration significantly affected syngas production. Increasing oxygen concentration led to higher H-2 content, combustible components, calorific value of syngas, and gasification efficiency after an initial drop. Additionally, oxygen-enriched gasification trials showed advantages in air consumption, coal consumption, and calorific value compared to oxygen-enriched steam gasification tests.
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Mining & Mineral Processing
Tao Xu, Yongping Wu, Sankar Bhattacharya
Summary: The gasification kinetic modelling and prediction model for Victorian brown coal chars were found to be applicable in this study, with limited effect on gasification rate by particle size under 106μm. Maddingley char and Yallourn char showed differences in activation energies and pre-exponential factors during CO2 gasification.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aixia Chen, Zheng Tian, Rong Han, Xiao Wei, Ruirui Hu, Yang Chen
Summary: The study demonstrates that loading Ni-based catalyst onto steel slag using impregnation method can improve the efficiency of hydrogen production during sludge steam gasification. However, excessive steam flowrate and loading rate of Ni-based catalyst can lead to a decrease in gas production. The impregnation method effectively disperses active sites and enhances catalytic activity.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Xiaohan Zhou, Shanjie Cheng, Yang Li, Chenglong Yang, Liqiang Zhang, Xia Xiao, Tao Wang
Summary: This study proposes the use of red mud as a catalyst for steam gasification of corn stover to produce high-quality reducing gas. The results show that increasing the reaction temperature promotes the production of CO, CO2, and H2. Fe2O3 promotes gas-phase reactions, while Al2O3 facilitates the production of CH4 and H2. The presence of CaCO3 inhibits certain reactions and reduces the production of H2. Red mud exhibits superior catalytic performance compared to pure Fe2O3.
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Energy & Fuels
Chengdong Ying, Qinhui Wang, Yunjin Yang, Zhimin Huang, Yao Zhu, Jianmeng Cen
Summary: In this study, the effects of temperature, CaO absorbent, and atmosphere on sulfur transformation in coal steam gasification were investigated. It was found that an increase in temperature enhanced the formation of organic sulfur while reducing the amount of sulfur in the absorbent. CaO promoted sulfur conversion and acted as a sulfur absorbent and removal agent. The presence of CaO also decreased the release of H2S. In addition, the sulfur conversion was influenced by the atmosphere, with steam atmosphere leading to higher H2S-S but lower absorbent-S compared to inert atmosphere.
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Energy & Fuels
M. Shahabuddin, Sankar Bhattacharya
Summary: The study investigated the gasification behavior of bituminous coal using different reactants at varying temperatures, finding that steam gasification achieved higher carbon conversion rates and lower heating values compared to CO2 gasification. Additionally, a mixture of CO2 and steam resulted in increased yields of H-2, CO and CH4 compared to pure CO2 gasification.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Ya-jie Wang, Hai-bin Zuo, Jun Zhao, Guang-wei Wang
Summary: The study showed that the gasification reactivity of coal chars is influenced by coal rank and carbonaceous structure, with higher coal ranks leading to lower gasification reactivity and higher reaction orders.
JOURNAL OF IRON AND STEEL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Maxim P. Bukhovko, Lu Yang, Iman Nezam, Liwei Li, Andrzej Malek, Robert J. Davis, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Christopher W. Jones
Summary: The Mn1.5Cr1.5O4 catalyst showed significantly less coke deposition under ethylene-steam flow, attributed to the presence of active Mn3+ species for coke gasification without affecting ethylene conversion. This suggests that the Mn-Cr-O spinel oxide with higher Mn content may have coke deposition during steam cracking.
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Thermodynamics
Katarzyna Spiewak, Piotr Soprych, Grzegorz Czerski
Summary: Dry deshaling is a modern technique that enhances coal quality by removing impurities and improving its heat value. This process is considered more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than traditional washing methods. The study showed that dry deshaling positively affects the gasification process by improving the formation rates and yields of key gases. However, the effect on calculated kinetic parameters remains unclear. Overall, the FGX technology shows potential in preparing coal for gasification, but further research is needed.
THERMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Zhang, Jia Tang, Lijuan Liu, Jie Wang
Summary: Coal or coal char/pyrocarbon gasification is an effective way to produce cheaper hydrogen, with research showing that calcium in lignite has high catalytic activity for gasification, and organically bound calcium plays a key role in the catalytic process.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)