Hydrodechlorination of chlorophenols over Pt- and Co-containing ZSM-5 zeolite catalysts

Summary Some of the chlorinated organic compounds are widely used commercially because of their advantageous chemical/physical properties or being toxic to pestiferous living substances. We have prepared and applied monometallic Co-, Pt- and bimetallic Co,Pt-ZSM-5 zeolite catalysts for hydrotreating 2- and 4-chlorophenols in the temperature range of 300-400 oC using a fixed-bed laboratory reactor system equipped with a gas chromatograph for analysis. In the reaction over the Pt-containing catalyst high initial conversion can be observed, the compounds transform to cyclohexanone, however, the activity of the catalyst decreases even during the 2 h reaction time. In the presence of Co-ZSM-5, the main reaction is simple hydrodechlorination resulting in phenol as the main product, and this catalyst is stable, and the activity does not change. The bimetallic catalyst combines the advantages (and disadvantages) of the monometallic samples. The hydroconversion of chlorophenols resulted in the formation of cyclohexanone with high initial selectivity. However, because of the relatively short catalyst lifetime further optimization is necessary before practical application.</o:p>     

Hydrodechlorination of chlorobenzene over supported metal catalysts

The use of supported Pd catalysts, with low and high metal content, for the hydrodechlorination of chlorobenzene is presented in this article. Application of microwave irradiation during preparation of catalysts resulted in the synthesis of large Pd particles at moderate temperatures. The nature of the support played a key role in the formation of cationic Pd species. The extent of interaction of the Pd species with the support, the nature of metal precursor, particularly the residual chlorine on the surface were found to significantly affect the activity of the catalysts. In the case of bimetallic catalysts also microwave heating resulted in creation of bigger particles of Pd compared to those observed in conventionally heated catalysts. Besides, it minimized alloy formation as a result of which the activity of the catalysts in hydrodechlorination was found to be higher compared to that observed on conventionally prepared catalysts. Contrary to the general observation that low dispersed Pd catalysts are preferable for high stability, by means of the deposition-precipitation method adopted for catalyst preparation it was demonstrated that even highly dispersed (low Pd containing) catalysts can exhibit comparable activity and stability. An analysis of the nature of Pd species and its role in the stability of the catalysts is presented.IICT communication No. 051224     

Beta zeolite colloidal nanocrystals supported on mesoporous MCM-41

Zeolite-based composite materials prepared by the embedding of the beta zeolite nanophase from aqueous colloidal solution into matrices of preformed Si(Al)MCM-41 mesoporous molecular sieves have been characterized by different methods (XRD, SEM, FTIR, N2 adsorption, and TPD of NH3). Their potential as catalysts for toluene disproportionation has been compared to mechanical mixtures of freeze-dried nanobeta crystallites with Si(Al)MCM-41 mesoporous materials. It is found that the zeolite catalyst efficiency is not substantially changed by the presence of mesopores belonging to the matrix. It is suggested that formation of intergrown aggregates from the colloidal nanobeta particles provides own highly developed textural mesoporosity that makes the contribution of the diffusional alleviation of the support negligible.     

Catalytic hydrodechlorination reaction of chlorophenols by Pd nanoparticles supported on graphene

Chlorophenols are widely used as industrial chemicals such as herbicides, insecticides, wood preservatives, and disinfectants. However, chlorophenols are very toxic materials and they have become the cause of current environmental issues. Hydrodechlorination (HDC) reaction is a more environmentally friendly removal method of chlorophenols than other methods. In this paper, Pd–modified graphene was prepared and applied to HDC reaction. Pd supported on graphene (refer to Pd/G) was prepared using the recently reported microwave irradiation method. The Pd(II)/GO was made by impregnation methods of palladium precursors in solution phase and was subsequently reduced to Pd/G by microwave irradiation. The morphological and chemical structure of the Pd/G was characterized by XRD, SEM, ICP-MS, EDS, and TEM. It was found that the graphene-based Pd catalyst showed the highest catalytic performance among Pd/Y, Pd/MCM-41, and Pd/G catalysts. This is attributed to the smaller particle size and higher dispersions of Pd nanoparticles on the graphene surface. The catalytic HDC of chlorophenols was investigated. For HDC reaction, 100 ppm solution of chlorophenols such as 4-chlorophenol, six isomers of dichlorophenol, and 2,3,5-trichlorophenol in isopropanol was treated with catalyst and base, such as Na₂CO₃ and K₂CO₃, under a hydrogen gas at ambient pressure. The progress of the chlorophenol decomposition was analyzed with GC. All chlorophenols were completely decomposed within 2 h in the 3 % Pd/G catalyst. The reaction pathway of chlorophenols was elucidated from the conversion of chlorophenols and selectivities of products. The reuse of the catalyst was also studied. The performance of the recycled catalyst in HDC reaction up to six successive runs was observed.     

Synthesis of nopol over MCM-41 catalysts

MCM-41 was found to be an active heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of nopol by the Prins condensation of beta-pinene and paraformaldehyde, but Sn-MCM-41 in which Sn has been grafted on MCM-41 by chemical vapor deposition is far more active and combines high efficiency and recyclability.     

Propane combustion over supported Pd catalysts

We prepared Pd catalysts supported on various metal oxides, viz. γ-Al₂O₃, α-Al₂O₃, SiO₂–Al₂O₃, SiO₂, CeO₂ and TiO₂ by an incipient wetness method and applied them to propane combustion. Several techniques: N₂ physisorption, inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES), CO chemisorption, temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) and temperature-programmed oxidation (TPO) were employed to characterize the catalysts. Pd/SiO₂–Al₂O₃ showed the least catalytic activity at high temperatures among Pd catalysts supported on irreducible metal oxides, viz. SiO₂, Al₂O₃ and SiO₂–Al₂O₃. Pd/γ-Al₂O₃ was much superior for this reaction to Pd/α-Al₂O₃. The Pd catalyst supported on reducible metal oxides (CeO₂ and TiO₂) with a less specific surface area showed the higher catalytic activity compared with that supported on reducible metal oxides with a higher specific surface area, even though the former had a less Pd dispersion than the latter. In the case of Pd/SiO₂–Al₂O₃, the initially reduced Pd catalyst was superior to the fully oxidized one. The oxidation of metallic Pd occurred in the presence of O₂ with increasing reaction temperature, which resulted in the change in the catalytic activity.     

Hydrodechlorination of chloroalkanes on supported platinum catalysts

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石墨烯的制备及石墨烯载Pd催化剂对甲酸的电催化氧化

以纳米石墨为原料,用两种方法分别制得石墨烯GN-1和GN-2。结果表明,用两种方法制备的石墨烯比表面积比纳米石墨都有显著增加。两种方法制备的石墨烯GN-1和GN-2形貌不同,孔径分布也有很大的差异。分别以两种方法制备的石墨烯为载体制备了Pd催化剂Pd/GN-1和Pd/GN-2。Pd/GN-1和Pd/GN-2催化剂的电化学比表面积分别为34.66和71.25 m2/g。这两种催化剂对甲酸的电催化氧化活性都较纳米石墨作载体制备的催化剂Pd/G有显著的提高,甲酸在Pd/GN-1和Pd/GN-2催化剂上的氧化峰电流密度分别为66.0和95.8 mA/cm2。两种催化剂对甲酸的氧化都有很好的稳定性。     

Reduction of benzylideneaniline over supported Pd catalysts

In this work we have carried out a study on the liquid phase hydrogenation of benzylideneaniline, using dihydrogen over various supported Pd catalysts. Benzyl-ideneaniline reduction can be classified as insensitive to the catalyst structure. On the other hand, no compensating effect has been observed in performing the reaction over different supported Pd catalysts.

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Extraordinarily high activity in the hydrodesulfurization of 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene over Pd supported on mesoporous zeolite Y

Design and preparation of highly active hydrodesulfurization (HDS) catalysts is very important for the removal of air pollution. Herein, we report an extraordinarily active HDS catalyst, which is synthesized by loading of Pd on mesoporous zeolite Y (Pd/HY-M). The mesoporous zeolite Y is successfully synthesized using a water glass containing N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-N-(3-triethoxysilylpropyl) ammonium [(C(2)H(5)O)(3)SiC(3)H(6)N(CH(3))(2)C(18)H(37)](+) cation as a mesoscale template. Compared with mesoporous Beta and ZSM-5 supported Pd catalysts (80.0% and 73.4% for Pd/HBeta-M and Pd/HZSM-5-M, respectively) as well as commercial catalyst of γ-Al(2)O(3) supported Pd catalyst (31.4%), Pd/HY-M catalyst exhibited very high activity in HDS of 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene (4,6-DM-DBT, 97.3%). The higher activity of Pd/HY-M than that of Pd/HBeta-M and Pd/HZSM-5-M is assigned to the larger micropore size of zeolite Y compared to that of Beta and ZSM-5. Theoretical simulation and adsorption experimental data show that 4,6-DM-DBT has difficulty entering the micropores of ZSM-5 and Beta zeolites, but the micropores of Y zeolite are accessible.     

Low temperature CO oxidation over iron-containing MCM-41 catalysts

Different MCM-41 samples containing framework iron were prepared and tested in CO oxidation showing unprecedented high activities after reduction in hydrogen above 773 K.     

Deoxydesulfurization of dibenzothiophene sulfone over cesium/MCM-41 catalysts

Dibenzothiophene sulfone, one of the products of the oxidative desulfurization of heavy oil, can be utilized through catalytic cracking. The object of the present study is to provide Cs/MCM-41 catalysts for the removal of sulfur dioxide from dibenzothiophene sulfone. Cesium oxide was deposited via an impregnation method on MCM-41, and the catalytic performances of the samples were investigated during the deoxydesulfurization of dibenzothiophene sulfone to biphenyl and sulfur dioxide gas. The influence of cesium loading on the basic properties of MCM-41 was estimated by the temperature-programmed desorption of carbon dioxide. The dibenzothiophene sulfone conversions of the MCM-41, Cs(1 wt%)/MCM-41, Cs(3 wt%)/MCM-41 and Cs(10 wt%)/MCM-41 catalysts were 38.5, 52.1, 72.4 and 40.9%, respectively, which implies that the Cs(3 wt%)/MCM-41 catalyst has the highest activity. This result agrees with the finding of the basicity enhancement of MCM-41 with the addition of cesium, in which Cs(3 wt%)/MCM-41 exhibited a maximum number of basic sites.     

Effect of zeolite precursor on the formation of MCM-41 molecular sieve containing zeolite Y building units

The effect of zeolite Y precursor on the formation of MCM-41 containing zeolite Y building units has been investigated by means of UV Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (IR) and electron microscopy (SEM and TEM). Study of the precursor formation shows that 4-membered ring species are formed at the early stages of crystallization. Zeolite Y begins to appear after crystallization for 4 h, and its crystallinity increases with increasing crystallization time. However, lowering the pH value to ～9.3 in the second step not only facilitates the polymerization of silicate species, but also leads to the structural change of the precursors. Pure MCM-41 mesoporous phase containing zeolite Y building units and the mixture of zeolite Y and MCM-41 can be formed combining the effects of the precursor structure and the pH adjustment.     

Hydrogenolysis of glycerol over HY zeolite supported Ru catalysts

An enhanced active and selective catalyst consisting of ruthenium supported on dealuminated HY zeolite has been prepared by a wet impregnation method. It was found that BET surface area of Ru/HY catalysts significantly increases after HCl treatment. This treatment also increases the concentration of strong acid sites in the catalyst. The hydrogenolysis of glycerol over 5 wt% Ru/HY catalyst was investigated at 190-220 ℃, an initial H2pressure of 3-6 MPa, and in 20 wt% glycerol aqueous solution. The results indicate that HCl treated Ru/HY catalyst shows higher activity compared with the untreated Ru/HY catalyst, and that the glycerol hydrogenolysis efficiency is influenced by the porosity and acidity of the support. A selectivity to 1,2-PDO of 81.3% at a glycerol conversion of 60.1% under 3 MPa H2pressure and 220 ℃ for 10 h was achieved over the modified Ru/HY catalyst with a 1.0 mol/L HCl treatment. It has also been shown that a longer reaction time, a higher temperature and a higher H2pressure have the positive effects on the glycerol hydrogenolysis efficiency of the enhanced Ru/HY.     

Hydrogenation of chloronitrobenzenes over Pd and Pt catalysts supported on cationic resins

Liquid phase hydrogenation of chloronitrobenzene isomers (x-CNB x = 2, 3, 4) to the corresponding chloroanilines (x-CAN) at mild reaction conditions (0.6 MPa, 25°C, diethyl ether-methanol as solvents) over palladium and platinum catalysts containing 1 mass % of metal on trimethylammonium functionalized poly{styrene-co-divinylbenzene} (Dowex-D) was studied. The average selectivities to x-CAN over Pd/D-Cl and Pd/D-OH catalysts were 72 % and 42 %, respectively, at the x-CNB conversion of about 80 %. The average selectivities of 81 % and 84 % were achieved using Pt/D-Cl and Pt/D-OH, respectively, at the x-CNB conversion of approximately 90 %, whereas the average starting reaction rates were 1.2 × 10^?3 mol g^?1 s^?1 and 2.6 × 10^?3 mol g^?1 s^?1 (hydrogen consumption rate per mass of platinum), respectively. Under similar reaction conditions, using palladium catalysts supported on a resin with anionic groups anchored to polymeric chains at the average reaction rate equal to 3.8 × 10^?3 mol g^?1 s^?1 (hydrogen consumption rate per mass of palladium), the selectivities from 85 % (2-CAN and 3-CAN) to 95 % (4-CAN) were achieved (Kratky et al., 2002).     

MCM-41 supported Cu-Mn catalysts for catalytic oxidation of toluene at low temperatures

Complete catalytic oxidation of toluene was investigated on Cu-Mn doped mesoporous and microporous catalysts, i.e., Cu-Mn/MCM-41, Cu-Mn/beta-zeolite, Cu-Mn/ZSM-5 (where SiO2/Al2O3 is either 25 or 38), and Cu-Mn/porous silica, in the presence of excess oxygen. The result shows that mesoporous catalysts have exhibited the highest catalytic activity among these catalysts above. The less amount of coke formation due to the unique mesoporous structures could play a key role in the high activity on the mesoporous catalyst. In addition, the bimetallic Cu-Mn-MCM-41 supported catalyst shows higher oxidation activity than either single metal catalyst, i.e., Cu-MCM-41 and Mn-MCM-41. The highly dispersed Cu-Mn mixed oxides on mesoporous structures probably provide active sites for the complete oxidation of toluene on these mesoporous catalysts.     

Anchored Pd complex in MCM-41 and MCM-48: novel heterogeneous catalysts for hydrocarboxylation of aryl olefins and alcohols

We report here, for the first time, synthesis of anchored Pd complexes in mesoporous supports such as MCM-41 and MCM-48 as true heterogeneous catalysts for hydrocarboxylation of aryl olefins and alcohols to give excellent conversion ( approximately 100%) and regioselectivity ( approximately 99%) for 2-arylpropionic acids. The catalysts were characterized by powder-XRD, 31P CP-MAS NMR, FT-IR, TEM, XPS and ICP-AES. Recycle studies with these anchored Pd mesoporous catalysts were performed to confirm true heterogeneity.     

Selective skeletal isomerization of n-butene over modified MCM-22 zeolite catalysts

Summary Modification of HMCM-22 zeolite with tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) can considerably improve the catalytic performances, especially the selectivity to isobutene, for the reaction of n-butene skeletal isomerization.     

负载铂催化剂中沸石载体酸性对甲烷两步转化的影响

考察了具有相同金属分散度的Pt/NaY、Pt/HNaY、 Pt/HY、Pt/NaBeta和Pt/HBeta催化剂中沸石载体的酸性对在低温下（≤250 ℃）甲烷两步等温转化反应以及由甲烷解离吸附产生的表面碳物种分布的影响。由甲烷等温两步转化生成的C2+烃类产物的总量随着载体酸性的增加而明显增加;C2～C6产物的分布也发生了变化。由表面碳物种的程序升温加氢结果表明,在各种催化剂上碳物种的形式是相似的,其总量和具有活性的Cα物种的量均因载体酸性增加而增加,反应性也增大。这种因沸石载体酸性变化而引起的载体效应是由金属和载体的相互作用造成负载在酸性载体上铂粒子的贫电子性而引起,即由金属粒子电子性质的变化而引起的催化性质的变化。     

High-temperature methane oxidation over metallic monolith-supported zeolite catalysts containing Mn,Co, and Pd ions

The high-temperature complete oxidation of methane over metallic monolith-supported zeolite catalysts containing isolated Mn, Co, and Pd ions was studied. The reaction involves heterogeneous and heterogeneous-homogeneous catalytic processes. The ratio between these processes depends on the temperature, feed rate, and the amount of catalyst charged in the reactor. In the heterogeneous catalytic process, the activity of the catalysts supported on the Fe—Cr—Al monolithic alloy decreases in the series Pd > Mn > Co > Fe—Cr—Al monolith and the reaction rate uniformly increases with increasing contact time. In the heterogeneous-homogeneous process, the reaction rate drastically increases and a 100% conversion of methane to CO₂ can be achieved by minor variations of the contact time. In this case, methane oxidation depends not only on the catalyst chemical composition but also on its external surface area and the reaction volume.