Selective catalytic reduction of NO by hydrocarbons on Ga2O3/Al2O3 catalysts

Catalytic properties of supported gallium oxides have been examined for the selective reduction of NO by CH₄ in excess oxygen. The activity was greatly affected by the support; Ga₂O₃/Al₂O₃ (Al₂O₃ supported Ga₂O₃) and Ga₂O₃–Al₂O₃ mixed oxide exhibited high activity and selectivity as comparable to Ga-ZSM-5, while unsupported Ga₂O₃ and the other supported Ga₂O₃ were ineffective. For Ga₂O₃/Al₂O₃, the activity changed with Ga₂O₃ content, and was highest at about 30 wt% Ga₂O₃, which corresponds to a theoretical monolayer coverage. Gallium oxide highly dispersed on Al₂O₃ is considered to be responsible for the high activity and selectivity. The reaction characteristics of Ga₂O₃/Al₂O₃ were studied and compared with Ga-ZSM-5 and Co-ZSM-5. Ga₂O₃/Al₂O₃ exhibited the highest activity and selectivity at high temperature. In addition, Ga₂O₃/Al₂O₃ showed higher tolerance against water than Ga-ZSM-5. C₃H₈ and C₃H₆ were also evaluated as reducing agents, and Ga₂O₃/Al₂O₃ showed higher activity than Ga-ZSM-5 above 723 K achieving almost complete reduction of NO to N₂.     

Oxidative coupling of methane over Na---La2O3 catalysts

Adding sodium to lanthanum oxide increases appreciably the activity, the C⁺₂ selectivity and the stability of the catalyst. The variations of these catalytic properties when the main kinetic parameters (contact time, temperature etc) vary could find their explanation in the formation of new reactive centers. The selectivity of these centers would be the result mainly of the inhibition of the primary reaction of the oxidation of methane into CO₂.     

Methane oxidation over vanadium-modified Pd/Al2O3 catalysts

Three different vanadium-modified Pd/Al₂O₃ catalysts were prepared and tested as catalysts for the deep oxidation of methane. Vanadium was added to the palladium catalyst by incipient wetness of palladium catalyst in order to modify its properties and improve its thermal stability and thioresistance. The behaviour of vanadium-modified catalysts depends on the concentration of this compound, being 0.5 wt.% the optimum amount. However, when strong catalyst poisons are present in the gas (SO₂), these modified catalysts do not show a better performance than unmodified catalyst. Bimetallic catalysts were tested with and without further reduction, being observed that reduced bimetallic catalysts perform worse than the non-reduced ones.     

Selective photo-oxidation of various hydrocarbons in the liquid phase over V2O5/Al2O3

More than 0.22 mmol of isolated VO₄ species of V₂O₅/Al₂O₃ exhibited the highest evolution of the partial oxidation products (alcohol and ketone) in the oxidation of cyclohexane and cyclopentane. The conversion of cyclohexane and the selectivity of the partial oxidation products were achieved to be 0.49% and 85% over 0.8 g of 3.5 wt.% V₂O₅/Al₂O₃, respectively, where the K/A ratio was 6.2. In addition, V₂O₅/Al₂O₃ can selectively oxidize various hydrocarbons in the liquid phase by the one-step oxygen atom insertion to CH bond. The order of priority was tertiary carbon > secondary carbon > primary carbon > benzene ring.     

Limonene oxidation over V2O5/TiO2 catalysts

Vanadia-titania catalysts prepared by different sol–gel procedures were studied as heterogeneous catalysts for the liquid phase oxidation of limonene. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, XPS, ICP and nitrogen adsorption. According to the XRD results the catalyst samples can be divided in two different groups: anatase samples and anatase + rutile samples. XRD signals of vanadia are not found in the diffractograms.

The main reaction products are polymers. Limonene oxide, limonene glycol, carveol and carvone are obtained in small amounts. A number of autoxidation products, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, are also obtained.

The effects of titania composition on the reaction orientation are discussed.     

Lean NOx reduction with CO + H2 mixtures over Pt/Al2O3 and Pd/Al2O3 catalysts

The reduction of NO_x by hydrogen under lean burn conditions over Pt/Al₂O₃ is strongly poisoned by carbon monoxide. This is due to the strong adsorption and subsequent high coverage of CO, which significantly increases the temperature required to initiate the reaction. Even relatively small concentrations of CO dramatically reduce the maximum NO_x conversions achievable. In contrast, the presence of CO has a pronounced promoting influence in the case of Pd/Al₂O₃. In this case, although pure H₂ and pure CO are ineffective for NO_x reduction under lean burn conditions, H₂/CO mixtures are very effective. With a realistic (1:3) H₂:CO ratio, typical of actual exhaust gas, Pd/Al₂O₃ is significantly more active than Pt/Al₂O₃, delivering 45% NO_x conversion at 160 °C, compared to >15% for Pt/Al₂O₃ under identical conditions. The nature of the support is also critically important, with Pd/Al₂O₃ being much more active than Pd/SiO₂. Possible mechanisms for the improved performance of Pd/Al₂O₃ in the presence of H₂+CO are discussed.     

Partial oxidation of ethanol over Pd/CeO2 and Pd/Y2O3 catalysts

The effect of the support nature on the performance of Pd catalysts during partial oxidation of ethanol was studied. H₂, CO₂ and acetaldehyde formation was favored on Pd/CeO₂, whereas CO production was facilitated over Pd/Y₂O₃ catalyst. According to the reaction mechanism, determined by DRIFTS analyses, some reaction pathways are favored depending on the support nature, which can explain the differences observed on products distribution. On Pd/Y₂O₃ catalyst, the production of acetate species was promoted, which explain the higher CO formation, since acetate species can be decomposed to CH₄ and CO at high temperatures. On Pd/CeO₂ catalyst, the acetaldehyde preferentially desorbs and/or decomposes to H₂, CH₄ and CO. The CO formed is further oxidized to CO₂, which seems to be promoted on Pd/CeO₂ catalyst.     

Preparation of Pt/beta zeolite-Al2O3/cordierite monolith for automobile exhaust purification

A two-step route was developed to prepare zeolite beta coatings on structured monolith. Al₂O₃ layer was deposited on cordierite substrate by slurry dip-coating in the first step and beta zeolite layer was then coated on Al₂O₃/cordierite by direct dynamic hydrothermal synthesis in the second step. The as-prepared beta zeolite-Al₂O₃/cordierite was characterized by means of XRD and SEM techniques and the stability of beta coatings was studied. Based on these results, the advantages of the two-step method were discussed. After the introduction of Pt to beta zeolite-Al₂O₃/cordierite, the obtained Pt/beta zeolite-Al₂O₃/cordierite monolith was tested as promising catalyst for the purification of automobile exhaust from real lean-burn engine.     

CoCr_2O_4/SiO_2催化剂上二氯甲烷催化氧化

采用浸渍法制备了不同CoCr_2O_4负载量x CoCr_2O_4/SiO_2催化剂(x=5%、10%、20%和30%),考察其对二氯甲烷催化燃烧性能的影响。结果表明,催化剂的整体活性顺序为:30CoCr_2O_4/SiO_220CoCr_2O_4/SiO_210CoCr_2O_4/SiO_25CoCr_2O_4/SiO_2,但按照活性组分CoCr_2O_4质量归一化后本征活性顺序为:10CoCr_2O_4/SiO_2≈5CoCr_2O_4/SiO_220CoCr_2O_4/SiO_230CoCr_2O_4/SiO_2。表征结果发现催化剂本征活性与可还原性能和表面酸性存在密切关系。10CoCr_2O_4/SiO_2和5CoCr_2O_4/SiO_2具有较高的表面酸性和耗氢量,因此具有较高的本征活性。     

Structure sensitivity of dimethylamine deep oxidation over Pt/Al2O3 catalysts

The deep oxidation of dimethylamine (DMA) was studied over Pt/Al₂O₃ catalysts with small (1 nm) and large (7.8–15.5 nm) Pt crystallite sizes. The turnover frequency (TOF) was higher for the large than for the small Pt crystallites, indicating that the reaction is structure sensitive. Two kinetic models were used to interpret the obtained results, i.e., the Mars van Krevelen and a mechanism based on the adsorption of oxygen and adsorption of dimethylamine on different active sites were employed. Both models showed that the activation energy for the oxygen chemisorption rate constant (k_o) decreased with increasing of Pt crystallite size and that the activation energy for the surface reaction rate constant (k_i) was independent of the Pt crystallite size. The structure sensitivity may be explained by differences in the reactivity of the oxygen adsorbed on these Pt crystallites.The Mars van Krevelen model fits the TOF values very well at concentrations of DMA higher than 1500 ppm, while in the lower concentrations region, the model under predicts the experimental data. The model based on the adsorption of oxygen and DMA on different active sites fits the experimental data quite well over the whole temperature and concentration range. The fitted values of the Henry adsorption constant are independent of the Pt crystallite size.     

PtSn负载量对PtSn/Al2O3催化剂上丙烷脱氢性能的影响

由丙烷直接催化脱氢制取丙烯已经成为增产丙烯的重要手段之一。以水热法制备Al_2O_3载体,采用等体积浸渍法制备不同PtSn负载量的PtSn/Al_2O_3催化剂。通过XRD、N2-吸附、拉曼光谱和H2-TPR等对其进行表征,并考察不同PtSn负载量对催化剂催化丙烷脱氢性能的影响。结果表明,在制备的催化剂中,Pt1.5Sn3/Al_2O_3具有最高的催化丙烷脱氢活性和稳定性,丙烷初始转化率高达55.6%,丙烯选择性98.1%。反应330 min后,丙烷转化率仅降约10%,选择性保持不变。     

Co-Cu-Ce-Fe/γ-Al_2O_3催化剂催化分解N_2O的性能

以等体积浸渍法制备γ-Al_2O_3负载的Co、Cu、Ce和Fe氧化物催化剂,利用正交试验设计实验条件,采用XRD、BET和H_2-TPR等对催化剂进行表征,并考察活性组分对催化剂催化分解N_2O活性的影响。结果表明,催化剂具有尖晶石结构,其BET比表面积随着金属氧化物负载量增加而降低。催化剂中铜的氧化物可以降低还原峰温度,进而明显提高催化活性,Co和Fe的加入对活性有一定的提高,Ce对催化活性没有明显影响。     

Re-investigating the CO oxidation mechanism over unsupported MnO, Mn2O3 and MnO2 catalysts

Kinetic study of CO oxidation in combination with experiments of temperature-programmed oxidation (TPO) and reduction (TPR) have been performed on various unsupported crystalline manganese oxides (MnO_x); while the reactivity shows an order of MnO ≤ MnO₂ < Mn₂O₃ in a mixture of unit ratio of O₂/CO at/below 523 K. We propose that under the current conditions the interaction of adsorbed CO and O is mainly responsible for CO₂ formation on Mn₂O₃ and MnO₂ catalysts, following either the Langmuir–Hinshelwood mechanism or Eley–Rideal mechanism. Meanwhile, direct evidence from transient CO oxidation suggests that the Mars-van-Krevelen mechanism may occur for all catalysts simultaneously, especially, it is predominant for the MnO catalyst. The evidence of structural modifications during reaction was confirmed by Raman spectra obtained from used MnO.     

The simultaneous activation of methane and carbon dioxide to C2 hydrocarbons under pulse corona plasma over La2O3/γ-Al2O3 catalyst

The pulse corona plasma has been used as an activation method for reaction of methane and carbon dioxide, the product was C₂ hydrocarbons and by-products were CO and H₂. Methane conversion and the yield of C₂ hydrocarbons were affected by the carbon dioxide concentration in the feed. The conversion of methane increased with increasing carbon dioxide concentration in the feed whereas the yield of C₂ hydrocarbons decreased. The synergism of La₂O₃/γ-Al₂O₃ and plasma gave methane conversion of 24.9% and C₂ hydrocarbons yield of 18.1% were obtained at the power input of plasma was 30 W. The distribution of C₂ hydrocarbons changed by using Pd-La₂O₃/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst, the major C₂ product was ethylene.     

Enhancement of pyrolysis gasoline hydrogenation over Pd-promoted Ni/SiO2-Al2O3 catalysts

Pyrolysis gasoline upgrading by hydrogenation and ring opening was investigated over highly loaded Ni catalysts supported on amorphous silica-alumina and incorporating promoters as Pd, seeking a higher aromatic reduction of this feedstock in order to meet stringent fuel regulations. The effect of Ni loading and Pd component on the activity of those systems was evaluated in a fixed bed reactor under the following operating conditions: T = 573 and 673 K, H₂:PyGas molar ratio = 10, P = 5.0 MPa, WHSV = 4 h⁻¹. The catalyst properties, measured by several characterization techniques (ICP-AES, XRD, N₂ adsorption-desorption isotherms, TPR, H₂-TPD, CO chemisorption, XPS, FTIR spectroscopy of adsorbed pyridine and NH₃-TPD), were related to their catalytic activity and selectivity. Interestingly, the increase in Ni loading from 24.4 to 33.2 Ni wt.% has a negative effect on both hydrogenation and ring opening activities, as it causes a drop in the BET surface area and a decrease in metal-support interaction, with a negative bearing on catalyst stability. On the other hand, the addition of Pd has a positive effect for hydrogenation, linked with the higher electronegativity of Pd⁰ species compared to those of Ni⁰, as well as with a greater stability of Pd-promoted catalysts during on-stream conditions. A linear correlation has been found between the total amount of desorbed H₂, as determined from H₂-TPD experiments on freshly reduced catalysts, and the initial turnover frequency.     

Reduction of NOx in C3H6/air mixtures over Cu/Al2O3 catalysts

The reduction of nitrogen oxides by propene in the presence of air under net oxidising conditions has been studied for two Cu/alumina catalysts of low (1%) and high (5%) copper loadings in a flow microreactor and by DRIFT. The reaction was studied in the range 473–773 K using mixtures of 2.5% NO, 1% C₃H₆ and 10% O₂ with a balance of nitrogen or helium, using samples which were pretreated in air at 673 K and also over samples which had been pre-exposed to SO₂ at 473 K. The surface species present under reaction conditions have been identified and the sensitivity of their adsorption sites in the two different loaded catalysts to SO₂ pre-treatment has been investigated. SO₂ adsorption enhanced NO adsorption at 473 K in the absence of oxygen and, in reaction, enhanced formation of NCO species leading to increased levels of adsorbed CO as a decomposition product.     

Preferential oxidation of CO over CuO/CeO2 and Pt-Co/Al2O3 catalysts in micro-channel reactors

Micro-channel plates with dimension of 1 mm × 0.3 mm × 48 mm were prepared by chemical etching of stainless steel plates followed by wash coating of CeO₂ and Al₂O₃ on the channels. After coating the support on the plate, Pt, Co, and Cu were added to the plate by incipient wetness method. Reaction experiments of a single reactor showed that the micro-channel reactor coated with CuO/CeO₂ catalyst was highly selective for CO oxidation while the one coated with Pt-Co/Al₂O₃ catalyst was highly active for CO oxidation. The 7-layered reactors coated with two different catalysts were prepared by laser welding and the performances of each reactor were tested in large scale of PROX conditions. The multi-layered reactor coated with Pt-Co/Al₂O₃ catalyst was highly active for PROX and the outlet concentration of CO gradually increased with the O₂/CO ratio due to the oxidation of H₂ which maintained the reactor temperature. The multi-layered reactor coated with CuO/CeO₂ showed lower catalytic activity than that coated with Pt catalyst, but its selectivity was not changed with the increase of O₂/CO ratios due to the high selectivity. In order to combine advantages (high activity and high selectivity) of the two individual catalysts (Pt-Co/Al₂O₃, CuO/CeO₂), a serial reactor was prepared by connecting the two multi-layered micro-channel reactors with different catalysts. The prepared serial reactor exhibited excellent performance for PROX.     

Hydrogen production by steam reforming of LNG over Ni/Al2O3-ZrO2 catalysts: Effect of ZrO2 and preparation method of Al2O3-ZrO2

An Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ support was prepared by grafting a zirconium precursor onto the surface of commercial γ-Al₂O₃. A physical mixture of Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ was also prepared for the purpose of comparison. Ni/Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ catalysts were then prepared by an impregnation method, and were applied to the hydrogen production by steam reforming of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The effect ZrO₂ and preparation method of Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ on the performance of supported nickel catalysts in the steam reforming of LNG was investigated. The Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ prepared by a grafting method was more efficient as a support for nickel catalyst than the physical mixture of Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ in the hydrogen production by steam reforming of LNG. The well-developed tetragonal phase of ZrO₂ and the high dispersion of ZrO₂ on the surface of γ-Al₂O₃ were responsible for the enhanced catalytic performance of Ni/Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ prepared by way of a grafting method.