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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zeyu Shen, Lirui Hong, Baishu Zheng, Guanyu Wang, Beibei Zhang, Zhaoxu Wang, Feiyang Zhan, Shaohua Shen, Ruirui Yun
Summary: The Co/Ni bimetallic nanoparticle supported by nitrogen-doped porous carbon (NPC) showed high catalytic performance in hydrogenating nitro compounds into amines using hydrazine hydrate at mild conditions, thanks to the synergistic effects of the bimetal nanoparticles and the porous structure of NPC with more accessible active sites.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cristian H. Campos, Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, Tatiana M. Bustamante, Edgardo Leal-Villarroel, Victor Vinoth, Radhamanohar Aepuru, Ramalinga Viswanathan Mangalaraja, Cecilia C. Torres
Summary: Pt-nanoparticles supported on halloysite-nanotubes were selectively deposited onto the inner or outer surface to evaluate their stability and catalytic performance for hydrogenation reactions. Pt(IN)/HNT catalyst showed better performance and stability compared to Pt(OUT)/HNT, with the latter retaining catalytic activity after 15 cycles.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Kun Sun, Ge Yang, Jiaxin Han, Yongming Chai, Yanpeng Li, Chunzheng Wang, Svetlana Mintova, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: A composite catalyst consisting of sulfur-tolerant Ni/Al2O3@SOD and MoS2/Al2O3 was developed for the hydrodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene. The catalyst showed high catalytic activity and selectivity, making it a promising option for desulfurization applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zexu Fang, Ying Gu, Xinran Dong, Gen Zhang, Lin Li, Xiaoguang Zhou, Chungui Tian
Summary: This study reports the design of two-dimensional porous Ni-Ni3N-NiMoN heterojunction sheets for efficient catalytic hydrogenation of aromatic nitro-compounds. The heterojunction interfaces provide plentiful active sites to improve the catalyst's ability in activating the reactants. The 2D porous structure facilitates contact with reactants, mass transfer, and diffusion, which accelerates the hydrogenation process.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Li, Yanxin Wang, Quan Chi, Ziliang Yuan, Bing Liu, Zehui Zhang
Summary: The study developed facilely prepared non-noble heterogeneous nitrogen-doped carbon supported Ni catalysts for the efficient synthesis of imines under mild conditions, showing good tolerance to other functional groups.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bjarne Kreitz, Gregor D. Wehinger, C. Franklin Goldsmith, Thomas Turek
Summary: This study investigates the interaction of CO2 with Ni catalysts using microkinetic modeling and temperature-programmed desorption experiments, revealing the structure-sensitivity of CO2 adsorption and desorption on different Ni facets. A global uncertainty analysis uncovers a set of model parameters that closely align with the experimental data, despite the initial discrepancies between the multifacet TPD model and the experimentally recorded desorption profile.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Pilar Tarifa, Cristina Megias-Sayago, Fernando Cazana, Miguel Gonzalez-Martin, Nieves Latorre, Eva Romeo, Juan Jose Delgado, Antonio Monzon
Summary: The study found that Ce is a better catalyst promoter than Mg, achieving higher CO2 conversion rates and CH4 selectivity over a wider temperature range. The Ni-Mg-Ce/CDC catalyst reached the highest methane yield of 80% in the temperature range of 350-400 degrees C. Ce-promoted catalysts also exhibited high activity at low temperatures.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fei Ying, Bo Zhao, Zhixin Ren, Jing Xie
Summary: Inspired by the excellent performance of NiO+ in converting CH4 to CH3OH in the gas phase and the efficiency of single-atom catalysts, researchers constructed a Ni-O active site on single-vacant graphene, which showed potential as a catalyst for CH4-to-CH3OH conversion. Quantum chemistry calculations revealed that Ni/SV-graphene outperforms Pd or Pt/SV-graphene in both activity and selectivity, with the radical pathway being favored.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Paola Riani, Ioannis Valsamakis, Tullio Cavattoni, Vicente Sanchez Escribano, Guido Busca, Gabriella Garbarino
Summary: Ni-based catalysts with enhanced thermal stability and catalytic performance for CO2 methanation have been synthesized, and it was found that La2O3 plays a promoting role in the reaction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Wang, Mengxia Wang, Xincheng Li, Xianmo Gu, Peng Kong, Ruiyi Wang, Xuebin Ke, Guangtao Yu, Zhanfeng Zheng
Summary: In this study, a selective and stable non-precious metal catalyst for hydrogenation of alkynes was designed using a L-lysine modification strategy. The catalyst exhibited strong stability and high selectivity, achieved by modulating the interaction between ligands and Ni.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Filipe Mateus, Paula Teixeira, Joseï M. Lopes, Carlos Henriques, Carmen Bacariza
Summary: Activated carbons derived from cork wastes were used as supports for CO2 methanation catalysts for the first time. The addition of CeO2 improved the catalytic performance of the Ni-based catalysts, showing higher CH4 yields compared to the catalyst without CeO2.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuang Ma, Vishwas G. Chandrashekhar, Bei Zhou, Asma M. Alenad, Nils Rockstroh, Stephan Bartling, Matthias Beller, Rajenahally Jagadeesh
Summary: Silica supported ultrasmall Ni-nanoparticles can efficiently convert nitriles to primary amines under mild conditions, offering broad applicability and good stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Han-Qing Chen, Zhan-Kuo Guo, Shu-Xiang Xiang, Hui-Lin Jiang, Yun-Lei Teng
Summary: In this study, we greenly prepared an Al2O3-supported Ni/CaO composite by a mechanochemical method, which can capture CO2 and selectively convert it to CH4 at low temperatures. The methane yields over the Ni/CaO/Al2O3 composite were significantly influenced by reaction time and temperature. This work provides a facile energy-saving strategy for converting CO2 to CH4 at low temperatures.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiangang Lv, Di Wang, Xuefeng Guo, Weiping Ding, Weimin Yang
Summary: High-energy facets exposed nanotubular alumina and conventional alumina supported Pd catalysts were synthesized and applied to selective hydrogenation of phenylacetylene. The novel alumina supported catalyst exhibited higher selectivity at complete conversion of phenylacetylene, which can be attributed to the well dispersion of Pd and strong metal-support interaction resulting from the unique structural properties of the crystal plane regulated alumina. It facilitates the creation of more active sites for hydrogenation, while promoting the desorption of alkenes and suppressing excessive hydrogenation towards ethylbenzene.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiajuan Li, Zizhu Wang, Yirui Ma, Caiyun Xu, Shenghu Zhou
Summary: In this study, mesoporous silica SBA-16-supported NiCo bimetallic nanocatalysts were synthesized and confirmed through various characterization techniques. The synthesized NiCo/SBA-16 showed enhanced catalytic performance for the hydrogenation of nitroaromatics. The improved catalytic performance was attributed to the formation of NiCo bimetallic nanostructures, where the synergistic effect between Ni and Co enhanced their catalytic activities.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michela Martinelli, Caleb D. Watson, Gary Jacobs
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Caleb D. Watson, Michela Martinelli, Donald C. Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Christopher L. Marshall, Gary Jacobs
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mohammad Mehrbod, Michela Martinelli, Jonathan D. Castro, Nour Alhraki, Donald C. Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Christopher L. Marshall, Gary Jacobs
Summary: Direct reduction of cobalt nitrate using alumina showed differences in reducibility and Co crystallite size compared to traditional calcination/reduction treatment. Noble metals improved cobalt oxide reducibility, especially in the final reduction step. The best performance was achieved with direct reduction of uncalcined 0.5% Pt-25%Co/Al2O3.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michela Martinelli, Sai Charan Karuturi, Richard Garcia, Caleb D. Watson, Wilson D. Shafer, Donald C. Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Christopher L. Marshall, Gary Jacobs
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muthu Kumaran Gnanamani, Richard Garcia, Gary Jacobs, Kinga Gora-Marek, Donald C. Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Christopher L. Marshall
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michela Martinelli, Muthu Kumaran Gnanamani, Steve LeViness, Gary Jacobs, Wilson D. Shafer
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michela Martinelli, Jonathan D. Castro, Nour Alhraki, Maria E. Matamoros, A. Jeremy Kropf, Donald C. Cronauer, Gary Jacobs
Summary: Ethanol steam reforming (ESR) involves the dissociation of ethanol, oxidative dehydrogenation of ethoxy species, and acetate decomposition. The way in which acetate decomposes depends on the catalyst formulation, with high sodium loading favoring decarboxylation. Alkali promotion, especially at 1.8 %Na and higher loading, facilitates the forward acetate decomposition step.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Caleb Daniel Watson, Michela Martinelli, Donald Charles Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Gary Jacobs
Summary: Recent studies have shown that appropriate levels of alkali promotion can significantly improve the rate of low-temperature water gas shift (LT-WGS) on a range of catalysts. However, excessive rubidium loading led to the increase in stability of a second intermediate, carbonate, and inhibited hydrogen transfer reactions on Pt through surface blocking and accelerated agglomeration during catalyst activation. Optimal catalytic performance was achieved with loadings in the range of 0.55-0.93% Rb, where the catalyst maintained high activity and exhibited higher stability compared to the unpromoted catalyst.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Camila A. Teles, Priscilla M. de Souza, Raimundo C. Rabelo-Neto, Alejandra Teran, Gary Jacobs, Clara Vilela Weikert, Zuy M. Magriotis, Vinicius O. O. Goncalves, Daniel E. Resasco, Fabio B. Noronha
Summary: The effect of support type on the removal of oxygenated functional groups during hydrodeoxygenation of guaiacol was investigated. Three main reaction pathways were proposed, with demethoxylation being the dominant pathway. The presence of certain support types led to further conversion of phenol, while others resulted in the detection of benzene. The strong adsorption of hydroxyl groups may inhibit the deoxygenation rates.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zahra Rajabi, Michela Martinelli, Caleb D. Watson, Donald C. Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Gary Jacobs
Summary: Recent research has shown that certain alkali metals (such as Na, K) can significantly promote the low-temperature water-gas shift reaction, especially when a redshift in the C-H bond of formate occurs. Addition of cesium was found to accelerate the formate decomposition but hinder the carbonate decomposition, ultimately limiting the rate of the LT-WGS reaction. This study provides insights into the role of alkali metal promoters in catalyzing water-gas shift reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michela Martinelli, Richard Garcia, Caleb D. Watson, Donald C. Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Gary Jacobs
Summary: The study found that ethanol undergoes dissociation on the catalyst, producing ethoxy species and decomposition products such as acetate. The pathway of acetate decomposition is influenced by the catalyst composition, with alkali metal doping promoting the forward decomposition of acetate. At high alkali loading, the decarboxylation route is favored for higher hydrogen selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michela Martinelli, Elijah S. Garcia, Zahra Rajabi, Caleb D. Watson, A. Jeremy Kropf, Donald C. Cronauer, Gary Jacobs
Summary: The study investigates the effect of sodium on the decomposition selectivity of formaldehyde. The results demonstrate that the presence of sodium enhances the interaction between formate species and the catalyst surface, leading to increased formate decomposition reactivity. Additionally, optimal sodium loading significantly improves the catalytic conversion of formaldehyde and the selectivity towards CO2.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Grant Seuser, Michela Martinelli, Elijah S. Garcia, Gabriel F. Upton, Martin Ayala, Jesus Villarreal, Zahra Rajabi, Donald C. Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Gary Jacobs
Summary: Na-doping of m-ZrO2 supported Pt catalysts allows control of selectivity by adjusting the ratios of r(CO)/r(CH4) through facilitating formate intermediate formation and suppressing Pt-0 active sites. The 2.5%Na-2%Pt/m-ZrO2 catalyst shows higher CO conversion and resistance to methanation compared to the undoped catalyst. DRIFTS analysis confirms the effect of Na-doping on formate formation and Pt-carbonyl bands.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Grant Seuser, Raechel Staffel, Yagmur Hocaoglu, Gabriel F. Upton, Elijah S. Garcia, Donald C. Cronauer, A. Jeremy Kropf, Michela Martinelli, Gary Jacobs
Summary: Sodium-promoted monoclinic zirconia supported ruthenium catalysts showed enhanced selectivity to CO and chain growth products, and reduced methane selectivity during CO2 hydrogenation. The sodium promotion increased the catalyst basicity, facilitated CO2 adsorption, and inhibited methanation. The suppression of excessive hydrogenation increased the chain growth probability. Sodium was in contact with ruthenium, as indicated by the reduction behavior and XANES spectra. No evidence of electron charge transfer promoting effect was observed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Camila A. Teles, Raimundo C. Rabelo-Neto, Nhung Duong, Jhon Quiroz, Pedro H. C. Camargo, Gary Jacobs, Daniel E. Resasco, Fabio B. Noronha
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2020)