Nanoraspberry-like palladium/spongy nickel oxide for electrooxidation of five light fuels

The spongy nickel oxide (SNO) was synthesized the solution combustion method. The SNO was selected as a promoter to boost the catalytic activity of nanoraspberry-like palladium (NRPd) toward electrooxidation of five light fuels (LFs): methanol, ethanol, formaldehyde, formic acid, and ethylene glycol. The X-ray powder diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscope techniques were used for the materials characterization. In comparison with nonpromoted Pd, the NRPd-SNO electrocatalyst shown an excellent efficiency in parameters like the electrochemical active surface area and anti-CO poisoning behavior. The turnover data and the parameters, including reaction order, activation energy, and the coefficients of electron transfer and diffusion, were evaluated for the each process of LFs electrooxidation. The outcome for NRPd-SNO activity toward LFs electrooxidation was compared to some reported electrodes. The SNO increases the removal of intermediates created in the oxidation of LFs that can poison the surface of palladium catalyst. This is due to the presence of the lattice oxygens in SNO structure and Ni switching between its high and low valances. The compatibility of the adsorption process of LFs on the surface of the NRPd-SNO catalyst with different isotherms was determined by studying the Tafel polarization and calculating the surface coverage.     

Hydrogen evolution reaction on in-plane platinum and palladium dichalcogenides via single-atom doping

Searching for the catalysts with excellent catalytic activity and high chemical stability is the key to achieve large-scale production of hydrogen (H₂) through hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Two-dimensional (2D) platinum and palladium dichalcogenides with extraordinary electrical properties have emerged as the potential candidate for HER catalysts. Here, chemical stability, HER electrocatalytic activity, and the origin of improved HER performance of Pt/Pd-based dichalcogenides with single-atom doping (B, C, N, P, Au, Ag, Cu, Co, Fe, Ni, Zn) and vacancies are explored by first-principles calculations. The calculated defect formation energy reveals that most defective structures are thermodynamically stable. Hydrogen evolution performance on basal plane is obviously improved by single-atoms doping and vacancies. Particularly, Zn-doped and Te vacancy PtTe₂ have a ΔG_H value close to zero. Moreover, defect engineering displays a different performance on HER catalytic activity in sulfur group elements, in order of S < Te < Se in Pd-based chalcogenides, and S < Se < Te in Pt-based chalcogenides. The origin of improved hydrogen evolution performance is revealed by electronic structure and charge transfer. Our findings of the highly activating defective systems provide a theoretical basis for HER applications of platinum and palladium dichalcogenides.     

Coating the porous Al2O3 substrate with a natural mineral of Nontronite-15A for fabrication of hydrogen-permeable palladium membranes

Substrate surface modification is a key pretreatment during fabrication of composite palladium membranes for hydrogen purification in hydrogen energy applications. The suspension of a natural porous material, Nontronite-15A mineral, without any organic additives was employed in dip-coating of the porous Al₂O₃ substrate. The Nontronite-15A mineral was characterized by SEM, XRD, TG−DSC and granulometry analysis. The surface and cross-section of the coated porous Al₂O₃ tubes were observed by SEM, and their pore size distribution and nitrogen flux were also measured. Palladium membranes were fabricated over the coated Al₂O₃ tubes by a suction-assisted electroless plating. The optimal loading amount of the Nontronite-15A mineral is just to fill in and level up the surface cavities of the Al₂O₃ substrate rather than to form an extra continuous layer. A thin and selective palladium membrane was successfully obtained, and its permeation performances were tested. The kinetic analyses on the hydrogen flux indicate that the hydrogen permeation behavior exhibits typical characteristics for most of the palladium membranes. During the stability test at 450 °C for 192 h, no membrane damage was detected, and the hydrogen flux increased slightly.     

β-Selective C−H Arylation of Electron-Deficient Thiophenes,Pyrroles, and Furans

A general β-C−H arylation of electron-deficient thiophenes, pyrroles, and furans has been developed using ligand-modulated palladium catalyst. The use of a modified norbornene is crucial for reversing the conventional α-selectivity of these substrates. This method features good yields, high β-selectivity, and good tolerance of functional groups.     

铂钯精矿中氯化银的浸出预处理研究

铜阳极泥分铜液所得铂钯精矿中的银主要以氯化银(AgCl)形态存在，可用氨水或亚硫酸钠作为浸出剂去除银。绘制了Ag⁺与NH3、SO2- 3配体组分图，结合电位-pH图分析表明，氨浸的pH值范围为7.7~13.5，亚硫酸钠浸出宜在中性或碱性条件下进行。优化条件实验结果表明，银的氨浸浸出率为95.3%，碲浸出率为14.9%，有微量铂、钯浸出；以亚硫酸钠为浸出剂，银的浸出率为97.3%，碲浸出率为11.5%，金、铂和钯均不被浸出。亚硫酸钠更适于作为铂钯精矿预处理除银的浸出剂。     

In-situ repair of composite palladium membranes with macro defects: A case study

A new method was developed for repairing Pd/Al₂O₃ membranes with macro defects without the need of disassembling the membrane from the module. In order to target and fill the membrane defect automatically with solid particles, a TiO₂ powder was firstly tested by flowing high-pressure nitrogen as a carrier gas, followed by a heat treatment. A filter cake was found on the membrane defect but still porous. A glass powder was selected instead of TiO₂, and the membrane defect was successfully sealed by glazing. The in-situ repair of a waste commercial Pd/Al₂O₃ membrane separator was carried out with the glass powder, and the hydrogen flux and H₂/N₂ selectivity of the membrane separator at 450 °C under 100 kPa reached 12.6 m³m⁻²h⁻¹ and 1600, respectively.     

Electrosynthesis of dendritic palladium supported on Ti/TiO2NTs/Ni/CeO2 as high-performing and stable anode electrocatalyst for methanol electrooxidation

Liquid-fueled direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is highly promising for low-carbon transportation, but is hindered by high cost and short lifespan of conventional Pt-based electrocatalysts. Herein, we propose a new Pt-free catalyst strategy to exploit high-performing and stable electrocatalyst of DMFC, achieving enhanced electrocatalytic activity and high stability for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in alkaline media. A new Pt-free anode catalysts consisting of titanium/reduced-titanium dioxide nanotubes/nickel/cerium dioxide (Ti/r-TiO₂NTs/Ni/CeO₂) nanosupport and uniformly-dispersed Pd dendrites is successfully prepared by a facile three-step electrodeposition route without applying any template or surfactant. Noticeably, the as-prepared Ti/r-TiO₂NTs/Ni/CeO₂–Pd as an anode electrode exhibits superior activity than commercial Pd/C and other electrodes. The obtained large mass activity for Ti/r-TiO₂NTs/Ni/CeO₂–Pd electrode is 1752 mA mg_Pd^?1 for MOR. After successive CV tests of 1000 cycles, Ti/r-TiO₂NTs/Ni/CeO₂–Pd electrode still retained 88.9% of its initial current. The superior performance of Ti/r-TiO₂NTs/Ni/CeO₂–Pd attributes to the large surface area and excellent conductivity, as well as the synergistic effects among nanosupport and Pd dendrites. Therefore, this study will open a new door for high-performance fuel cell applications.     

某新类型铂钯矿湿法冶金新工艺试验研究

某地铂钯矿浮选精矿含 Pt+Pd品位达 73.67g/ t,比国内其他同类型精矿中 Pt+Pd的含量高数 1 0倍。对铂钯精矿采用了全湿法冶金工艺 ,只经三步作业 ,即可优先获得铂钯二次富集物 ,Pt+Pd品位达 8.1 8% ,富集比高达 1 1 1 0倍。     

N510与D2EHDTPA对钯的协同萃取

用 2 -羟基 -5 -仲辛基 -二苯甲酮肟 (N5 1 0 )与二 -(2 -乙基己基 )二硫代磷酸 (D2 EHDTPA)的氯仿溶液 ,从高氯酸介质中对钯的协同萃取进行了研究。采用斜率法确定了萃合物的组成为 :L· Pd· A,协萃反应平衡常数为 lg K1 2 =1 .67,协同萃取配合物生成常数为 β1 2 =3 .3 0。同时计算了协同萃取反应的热力学函数值。     

六苄基六氮杂异伍兹烷氢解脱苄Pd(OH)_2/C催化剂的制备

Pd(OH)2/C催化剂是制备六硝基六氮杂异伍兹烷(HNIW,C L-20)的关键材料。选择三种市售的活性炭为载体,采用浸渍沉积法制备了几种六苄基六氮杂异伍兹烷(HBIW)氢解脱苄Pd(OH)2/C催化剂。考察了载体活性炭的表面性质、孔径分布、催化剂制备温度、碱的种类及钯负载量对Pd(OH)2/C催化剂的催化活性的影响。催化活性和N2吸附、程序升温脱附(TPD)、粉末X射线衍射(XRD)和透射电镜(TEM)的特性表明,活性炭的表面性质、孔径分布、反应温度和钯负载量显著影响Pd(OH)2/C催化剂的催化活性,而活性炭的比表面积和催化剂制备过程中所用碱的种类不是影响Pd(OH)2/C催化剂性能的关键因素。用30%硝酸预处理AC RO S O rganics公司产的颗粒状活性炭为载体,碳酸钠为碱源,在反应温度5℃下,制得的9%Pd(O H)2/C催化剂有最佳的催化活性。催化剂中钯用量为底物HBIW的0.3%(质量分数)时,氢解脱苄乙酰化产物收率达93%。