Article
Energy & Fuels
Larissa Noemi Silva Freitas, Fabiana P. de Sousa, Alessandra Rodrigues de Carvalho, Vanya M. D. Pasa
Summary: Bio-hydrocarbons were synthesized from macauba oils to produce low-cost biofuels for different transport sectors, with deoxygenation reactions achieving 100% conversion using beta zeolite catalyst in 3 hours. The use of already hydrolyzed macauba pulp oil and 10 bar H-2 resulted in higher percentage of hydrocarbons, offering a cost-effective alternative for large-scale biofuel production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Salman Raza Naqvi, Asif Hussain Khoja, Imtiaz Ali, Muhammad Naqvi, Tayyaba Noor, Awais Ahmad, Rafael Luque, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin
Summary: This article presents a scientometric analysis of the use of micro-porous zeolites for deoxygenation of biomass-derived bio-oil. The physicochemical properties of catalysts and the degree of deoxygenation are examined. The reaction pathways for different zeolites in bio-oil upgrading are also discussed. The technology readiness level is assessed and future recommendations are provided.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shubhi Gupta, Prasenjit Mondal, Venu Babu Borugadda, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: The depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the increasing energy demands have led to the necessity of exploring green and renewable biofuels. Integrated bio-refinery concept offers a solution to the low quality of biomass-based fuels and high process economics limitations. This paper reviews recent advances in bio-oil upgradation techniques, moisture removal techniques and recovery of valuable chemicals, as well as the utilization of co-products like biochar to improve process economics.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chengwang Zhao, Chen Hong, Jiashuo Hu, Yi Xing, Wei Ling, Bo Zhang, Yijie Wang, Lihui Feng
Summary: This paper reviews the research progress of heteroatomic compound treatment technology in bio-oil. Various techniques such as biomass washing treatments, catalytic cracking, catalytic hydrotreating, and other techniques like adsorption denitrification and adsorption dichlorination and co-pyrolysis are used to remove the heteroatomic compounds in bio-oil. The removal effects of different catalysts and methods are compared and discussed in this study.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xu Liu, Yang Guo, Donghai Xu, Qingqing Guan
Summary: This paper reviews the recent advances in hydrothermal catalytic deoxygenation of microalgal bio-crude oil. The specific role of high-temperature water in the deoxygenation process is discussed, and the effects of temperature, reaction time, solvent, and hydrothermal processing technology on deoxygenation are illustrated. Moreover, the catalytic activity and mechanism of metal and acid-based catalysts involved in deoxygenation under hydrothermal conditions are elaborated. This review provides a general scientific reference for further studies on the hydrodeoxygenation of microalgae bio-oil from hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL).
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Panya Maneechakr, Surachai Karnjanakom
Summary: Utilizing waste palm kernel cake as a biomass feedstock for catalyst production leads to higher yield and quality of bio-oil, with the best performance observed in 15%Ni-loaded carbon catalysts. The 15%Ni-carbon catalyst showed better stability and reusability compared to commercial catalysts, making it an eco-friendly strategy for low-cost production of high-quality bio-oil from waste biomass pyrolysis.
Article
Energy & Fuels
N. Asikin-Mijan, G. AbdulKareem-Alsultan, M. S. Mastuli, A. Salmiaton, Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed, H. V. Lee, Y. H. Taufiq-Yap
Summary: Bifunctional Co-W catalysts were prepared for the catalytic deoxygenation-cracking of tung oil to produce jet fuel fractions. The CoW/SA catalyst showed the highest activity and outperformed the monometallic Co and W catalysts. It was found that excessively high metal dosages led to over cracking, while lower metal dosages effectively controlled over cracking. The resulting TO-jet fuel had excellent physicochemical properties and combustion characteristics.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanghao Meng, Hongbiao Du, Shuai Lu, Yanwei Liu, Jinglai Zhang, Hualong Li
Summary: In this study, a new synergistic catalytic process strategy was proposed for bio-oil production, utilizing CuO-CeO2/gamma-Al2O3 as an in situ hydrogen donor catalyst and synthesizing Ni-Co/SAPO-34 for hydroprocessing. When the two catalysts were mixed, the yield, carbon recovery rate, energy recovery rate of bio-oil significantly improved, while the S content decreased. GC-MS analysis showed higher proportions of hydrocarbons and alcohols in the bio-oil. This method exhibited high catalytic activity even after repeated use for five times, providing a new idea for preparing higher yield and superior quality bio-oil.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haibin Guan, Wenran Ding, Suxiang Liu, Baofeng Zhao, Heming Zhang, Cunqing Zhong, Bingtong Chen, Angang Song, Di Zhu, Huan Li, Xiangyu Feng
Summary: The catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction technology was used to convert Chinese herb residue (CHR) into liquid bio-oil. Various reaction conditions and catalyst combinations were tested to optimize the bio-oil quality. Fe/ZSM-5 catalyst showed the best performance by increasing the high heat value (HHV) of bio-oil, while Ni/ZSM-5 catalyst resulted in lower HHV and yield. Fe-Ni/ZSM-5 catalyst exhibited intermediate catalytic performance. Elemental analysis and GC-MS revealed the changes in the composition of bio-oil due to Fe/ZSM-5 catalyst.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xingfei Tang, Wentao Ding, Hao Li
Summary: This study utilizes solid-acidic zeolites and PMHS as low-load Pd-based catalyst supports to achieve efficient hydro-deoxygenation of bio-oil models under mild conditions, providing an attractive opportunity for bio-oil upgrading with improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shubhi Gupta, Rahul Lanjewar, Prasenjit Mondal
Summary: The study investigated the catalytic pyrolysis of pine needle biomass using metal loaded spent adsorbent as a catalyst. Results showed that the catalysts had significant deoxygenation potential, leading to higher quality bio-oil with increased carbon content and heating value, as well as enhanced hydrocarbons and phenolic compounds. The presence of CO and CO2 indicated deoxygenation reactions during catalytic breakdown, suggesting the potential application of the produced bio-oil as a replacement for petroleum fuel or industrial-grade chemical.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jack Jarvis, Hao Xu, Yimeng Li, Zhaofei Li, Wenping Li, Shijun Meng, Lo-Yueh Chang, Lijia Liu, Hua Song
Summary: In this study, an Ir-Ga-Ce/TiO2-A catalyst was developed and optimized for deoxygenation of pyrolysis-derived bio-oil. Methane was found to significantly facilitate the deoxygenation and chain growth reactions, acting as a major contributor to CO2 formation. The catalyst achieved high deoxygenation efficiency, low water content, and maintained the structural integrity of the bio-oil as a renewable fuel.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
O. N. Dabizha, T. V. Khamova, O. A. Shilova
Summary: This study investigated the effect of mechanical activation and modification with PVA on the composition, structure, and oil sorption capacity of zeolite rocks. The results showed that modification with 20 wt % PVA can increase the oil sorption capacity of the rocks.
INORGANIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Beatriz Valle, Roberto Palos, Javier Bilbao, Ana G. Gayubo
Summary: The behavior of Y and ZSM-5 zeolites in catalytic cracking of bio-oil for fuel and platform chemical production was compared. The catalysts were characterized and tested in a continuous two-step catalytic cracking system, showing that HZSM-5 catalyst leads to aromatics production while HY catalyst yields aliphatic gasoline and diesel fractions. The remaining upgraded bio-oil contains light oxygenates with low phenolic compounds.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiangchen Kong, Chao Liu, Xing Wang, Yuyang Fan, Weicong Xu, Rui Xiao
Summary: This study presents a practical and economical method for upgrading lignin bio-oil by supercritical methanol hydrodeoxygenation (SCM-HDO) using a Cu/CuZnAlO(x) catalyst. The selective production of oxygen-containing fuel was achieved through the hydrogenation of aromatic rings and inhibition of over-deoxygenation reactions. The catalyst activity could be easily recovered through a calcination-reduction process, offering potential opportunities for the production of alternative biofuels from lignin bio-oil.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Javier Perez-Ramirez, Bert M. Weckhuysen, Maria E. Southall
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dario Poier, Sharon Mitchell, Victor Tulus, Gonzalo Guillen-Gosalbez, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Roger Marti
Summary: Scaling up syntheses from mg to kg quantities is a complex endeavor, which requires adaptation to industrial processes, equipment, safety assessments, and environmental impact reduction. Transition metal single-atom heterogeneous catalysts (SAC), as a novel class of catalytic materials, could be a key approach to replace single-use catalysts and address the challenges in large-scale synthesis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cecilia Salah, Selene Cobo, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Gonzalo Guillen-Gosalbez
Summary: The increasing demand for single-use polymers requires the exploration of alternative waste treatment methods to achieve a circular economy. This study investigates the production of hydrogen from waste polymer gasification (wPG) as a means to reduce the environmental impact of plastic incineration and landfilling while generating valuable products. The carbon footprint and environmental sustainability of various H2 production routes, including wPG, natural gas, biomass, and water splitting, are assessed in relation to planetary boundaries. Results suggest that wPG combined with carbon capture and storage can effectively reduce the climate change impact compared to fossil-based and electrolytic routes. While the cost of wPG might be higher than fossil and biomass-based alternatives, it remains cheaper than electrolytic routes. Furthermore, a combination of pathways can meet the current global H2 demand without exceeding the studied planetary boundaries, indicating the potential role of H2 from plastics until chemical recycling technologies mature.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiao Tang, Jiang Wu, Xiang-Zhong Chen, Roger Sanchis-Gual, Andrea Veciana, Carlos Franco, Donghoon Kim, Ivan Surin, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Michele Mattera, Anastasia Terzopoulou, Ni Qin, Marija Vukomanovic, Bradley J. Nelson, Josep Luis, Salvador Pan
Summary: In this paper, oxygen vacancies (OVs) were introduced in Bi4Ti3O12 (BIT) nanosheets to enhance their piezo-photocatalytic performance. Compared to pristine BIT nanosheets, BIT with optimized OV concentration showed excellent piezo-photocatalytic activity, with a 2.2 times enhancement of the degradation rate constant for Rhodamine B (RhB). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were used to investigate the effect of OVs on adsorption energy and Bader charges, providing insights into the underlying mechanism of OV enhanced piezo-photocatalytic activity. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the regulation mechanism of OV enhanced piezo-photocatalytic activity and offers new approaches for designing high-performance piezo-photocatalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thaylan Pinheiro Araujo, Jordi Morales-Vidal, Georgios Giannakakis, Cecilia Mondelli, Henrik Eliasson, Rolf Erni, Joseph A. Stewart, Sharon Mitchell, Nuria Lopez, Javier Perez-Ramirez
Summary: Ternary Pd-In2O3/ZrO2 catalysts prepared by wet impregnation exhibit selective and stable architecture under CO2 hydrogenation conditions, irrespective of the order of addition of Pd and In phases on the zirconia carrier. The rapid restructuring of the catalysts is driven by the metal-metal oxide interaction energetics. The presence of InPdx alloy particles decorated by InOx layers prevents performance losses associated with Pd sintering.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Dong, Jordi Morales-Vidal, Lili Mu, Licheng Li, Nuria Lopez, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Zupeng Chen
Summary: In this study, an efficient selective synthesis of 5-Methylfurfural (MF) from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) was achieved using an anatase-supported gold catalyst (Au/a-TiO2). The C-O bond was maintained during the hydrogenolysis of HMF, resulting in a high yield of 83.1% for MF. The superior performance of Au/a-TiO2 can be attributed to the high concentration of oxygen vacancies in the support, which limits H access, reduces reactant adsorption, and prevents condensation. This research highlights a new approach for the selective transformation of renewable compounds into high-value-added chemicals.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juan D. Medrano-Garcia, Vera Giulimondi, Amedeo Ceruti, Guido Zichittella, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Gonzalo Guillen-Gosalbez
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental potential and economics of recently developed catalytic ethane chlorination technologies for VCM synthesis. It finds that the current state of these technologies can lower production costs by 32% and could reduce the carbon footprint of VCM synthesis by up to 26% in the 2050 scenario.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinzhe Li, Sharon Mitchell, Yiyun Fang, Jun Li, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Jiong Lu
Summary: Heterogeneous single-cluster catalysts, which consist of metal clusters stabilized on supports, offer exciting prospects for enabling novel chemical reactions. However, synthetic and analytical challenges hinder a thorough understanding of their surface chemistry. This Review emphasizes the importance of considering the cluster environment and highlights the criticality of tailoring the entire catalytic ensemble to achieve stable and selective performance.
NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Phil Preikschas, Antonio J. J. Martin, Boon Siang Yeo, Javier Perez-Ramirez
Summary: Phosphate-derived nickel catalysts have been used to produce multicarbon products through CO2 electroreduction, but the effects of operating conditions on product formation are still unclear. In this study, refined H-1 NMR spectroscopy protocols were developed and combined with an automated NMR data processing routine to quantify carbon product formation under various parameters. The findings revealed performance trends in carbon product formation and identified four previously unreported compounds.
COMMUNICATIONS CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abhinandan Nabera, Ioan-Robert Istrate, Antonio Jose Martin, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Gonzalo Guillen-Gosalbez
Summary: Ammonia and methanol production, heavily reliant on natural gas, have resulted in supply disruptions and significant CO2 emissions. Despite extensive research on low-carbon or green production routes, their adoption has been hindered by higher costs. However, the recent energy crisis in Europe has created an opportunity to transition towards greener production technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sebastiano C. D'Angelo, Antonio J. Martin, Selene Cobo, Diego Freire Ordonez, Gonzalo Guillen-Gosalbez, Javier Perez-Ramirez
Summary: Efforts to develop decentralized and sustainable schemes for ammonia production are yet to be evaluated. We found that small-scale systems based on electrocatalytic reduction of nitrogen powered by photovoltaic energy show promise in terms of environmental and economic criteria. NH3-leaf technology has the potential to outperform traditional production methods in terms of CO2-related Earth-system processes and human health.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thomas Moragues, Sharon Mitchell, Dario Faust Akl, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Andrew deMello
Summary: Wet chemical approaches are widely used for preparing single-atom heterogeneous catalysts. However, the synthesis methods lack systematic considerations of different parameters' effects. In this study, a microfluidic platform is demonstrated for rapid and systematic syntheses of single-atom catalysts using various metal precursor-carrier combinations. The microfluidic approach allows precise control of concentrations and residence times, enabling the evaluation of metal precursor concentration's influence on the adsorption and dispersion of metal species. The method is confirmed to be applicable for different metals and carriers, opening possibilities for high-throughput screening and mechanistic studies in catalyst design.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Manu Suvarna, Alain Claude Vaucher, Sharon Mitchell, Teodoro Laino, Javier Perez-Ramirez
Summary: In this study, a transformer model is introduced to automate synthesis protocol extraction from heterogeneous catalysis literature, showcasing the potential of using automated synthesis protocol analysis to expedite literature review and analysis in the field. The research also highlights the lack of standardization in reporting protocols and provides guidelines for improving machine readability.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Florentine L. P. Veenstra, Therese Cibaka, Antonio J. Martin, Daniel Weigand, Joachim Kirchhoff, Vladimir Smirnov, Tsvetelina Merdzhanova, Javier Perez-Ramirez
Summary: Artificial leaves can reduce carbon dioxide into syngas using solar power and have the flexibility to control the composition of the syngas by adjusting the electrolyte flow, which is beneficial for decentralized production.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bolun Yu, Denan Li, Qianqian Zhu, Shufan Yao, Lifeng Zhang, Yanshuo Li, Zhenxin Zhang
Summary: This study successfully improved the catalytic activity of a zeolitic octahedral metal oxide by incorporating a single zinc species into its micropore. The zinc incorporation achieved a high ethane conversion rate and ethylene selectivity. Mechanism study showed that the isolated zinc site played a crucial role in activating oxygen and ethane, as well as stabilizing intermediates and transition states.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoqi Liu, Hao Fei, Jian Wang, Ting Guo, Fangyang Liu, Zhuangzhi Wu, Dezhi Wang
Summary: This work successfully synthesized a high-performing S-enriched MoS2 catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), demonstrating high activity and selectivity. The synergistic effect of the 1T phase and bridging S22- species was shown to play a positive role in NRR performances, and DFT calculations revealed the mechanism behind the improved performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pan Xia, Lele Zhao, Xi Chen, Zhihong Ye, Zhihong Zheng, Qiang He, Ignasi Sires
Summary: This study presents a modified gas-diffusion electrode (GDE) for highly efficient and stable H2O2 electrosynthesis by using trace polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS). DFT calculations provide an in-depth understanding of the roles of PMHS functional groups.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kwangchol Ri, Songsik Pak, Dunyu Sun, Qiang Zhong, Shaogui Yang, Songil Sin, Leliang Wu, Yue Sun, Hui Cao, Chunxiao Han, Chenmin Xu, Yazi Liu, Huan He, Shiyin Li, Cheng Sun
Summary: Different B-doped rGO catalysts were synthesized and their 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance was investigated. It was found that the 2e- ORR selectivity of B-doped rGO was influenced by the B content and oxygen mass transfer conditions. The synthesized catalyst exhibited high 2e- ORR selectivity and was capable of degrading organic pollutants continuously.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Lv, Lin Lei, Qi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Li Yin, Huiqing Fan, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Monoclinic phase La2Ti2O7 and orthorhombic phase Bi4Ti3O12 are widely used in photocatalysis due to their layered crystal structure. The electronic structures of these phases play a crucial role in their photocatalytic activity. Heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere introduces more oxygen vacancies into the S-scheme heterojunction, leading to enhanced NO removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Choe Earn Choong, Minhee Kim, Jun Sup Lim, Young June Hong, Geon Joon Lee, Keun Hwa Chae, In Wook Nah, Yeomin Yoon, Eun Ha Choi, Min Jang
Summary: In this study, the synergistic effect between argon-plasma-system (AP) and catalysts in promoting the production of reactive species for water remediation was investigated. By altering the oxygen vacancies concentration of CeO2/Bi2O3 catalyst, the production of hydrated electrons was stimulated for PFOA removal. The results showed that the built-in electric field in the Bi/Ce0.43 interface enhanced electron migration and eaq- generation, leading to improved PFOA removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yushan Wu, Di Xu, Yanfei Xu, Xin Tian, Mingyue Ding
Summary: Efficient synthesis of primary amines from carbonyl compounds was achieved via reductive amination using Ru@NC-Al2O3 as a catalyst, exhibiting high activity and selectivity under mild conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yilan Jiang, Peifang Wang, Tingyue Chen, Keyi Gao, Yiran Xiong, Yin Lu, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Dawei Wang
Summary: By controlling the content of Co and Ni in Co1-xNixFe2O4, the production of O-1(2) from H2O2 can be regulated. NiFe2O4, with the lowest lattice distortion degree, can efficiently produce O-1(2) as the dominant reactive oxygen species. The system also exhibits significant resistance to water matrix interference.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuai Feng, Donglian Li, Hao Dong, Song Xie, Yaping Miao, Xuming Zhang, Biao Gao, Paul K. Chu, Xiang Peng
Summary: In this study, MoO2/Mo2N heterostructures were prepared by regulating the coordination of Mo atoms. The electrocatalyst exhibits high current density and excellent stability for hydrogen evolution reaction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia-Cheng E. Yang, Min -Ping Zhu, Daqin Guan, Baoling Yuan, Darren Delai Sun, Chenghua Sun, Ming-Lai Fu
Summary: This study successfully modulated the electron configuration and spin state of millimetric metal catalysts by adjusting the support curvature radius. The electronic structure-oriented spin catalysis was found to affect the degradation of pollutants, providing new insights for the design and production of highly active, reusable, and stable catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Zhong, Su Tang, Wenbin Huang, Wei Liu, Huinan Zhao, Lingling Hu, Shuanghong Tian, Chun He
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient photocatalyst for the elimination of CH3SH was developed by engineering different crystal facets and coupling them with PHI. Cu (111)/PHI exhibited the highest elimination efficiency and showed good stability and reusability. The enhanced surface electron pump effect and effective adsorption mechanisms were revealed through comprehensive characterizations and DFT calculations.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feifei Yang, Tianyu Zhang, Jiankang Zhao, Wei Zhou, Nicole J. Libretto, Jeffrey T. Miller
Summary: A Ni3Sn intermetallic nano particle was found to have geometrically isolated Ni sites that could selectively cleave C-O bonds in biomass derivatives. This nano particle showed high activity and selectivity towards 2-methylfuran, unlike Ni nanoparticles that produced other unwanted products derived from the aromatic rings.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Qiao, Di Liu, Anquan Zhu, Jinxian Feng, Pengfei Zhou, Chunfa Liu, Kar Wei Ng, Hui Pan
Summary: This study reveals that surface evolution plays a crucial role in enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of transition metal oxides for electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (e-NO3RR). Incorporating nickel into Co3O4 can promote surface reconstruction and improve the adsorption of intermediates and reduce energy barriers, leading to enhanced catalytic performance. The reconstructed cobalt-nickel hydroxides (CoyNi1_y(OH)2) on the catalyst's surface serve as the active phase.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyu Song, Yang Shi, Zelin Wu, Bingkun Huang, Xinhao Wang, Heng Zhang, Peng Zhou, Wen Liu, Zhicheng Pan, Zhaokun Xiong, Bo Lai
Summary: This study explores the discriminative activities and mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in peroxy compounds via single-atom catalysts (SACs) with higher coordination numbers (M-N5). The atomic catalyst (Fe-SAC) with Fe-N5 as the active center was constructed, effectively activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS), peroxydisulfate (PDS), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The study demonstrates the degradation efficiencies of acyclovir are related to the O-O bond length in different peroxy compounds, and reveals the discriminative mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in different Fenton-like systems.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yangzhuo He, Hong Qin, Ziwei Wang, Han Wang, Yuan Zhu, Chengyun Zhou, Ying Zeng, Yicheng Li, Piao Xu, Guangming Zeng
Summary: A dual-metal-organic framework (MOF) assisted strategy was proposed to construct a magnetic Fe-Mn oxycarbide anchored on N-doped carbon for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. The FeMn@NC-800 catalyst exhibited superior activity with almost 100% degradation of sulfamethazine (SMZ) in 30 minutes. The study provided insights for the rational design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts and proposed a novel nonradical-based catalytic oxidation for environmental cleaning.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)