IR studies of Re2O7 metathesis catalysts supported on alumina and phosphated alumina

FTIR data from Re₂O₇/-Al₂O₃ metathesis catalysts indicate that a low Re contents ReO₄ ions have predominantly reacted with basic surface OH groups, while at higher Re₂O₇ loadings they have also reacted with neutral and more acidic OH groups.On phosphated -Al₂O₃ the phosphate has reacted with the more acidic OH groups on the -Al₂O₃; in catalysts based on this support, the ReO₄ ^– ions have also reacted with the phosphorus-bonded OH groups already at low Re₂O₇ loadings, resulting in more active catalysts.     

Ethenolysis of esters of vegetable oils: Effect of B2O3 addition to Re2O7/SiO2.Al2O3-SnBu4 and CH3ReO3/SiO2.Al2O3 metathesis catalysts

Impregnation of SiO₂.Al₂O₃ (24.3% Al₂O₃ with 6% B₂O₃ increases the activity of supported Re₂O₇ in the ethenolysis of methyl oleate, but reduces the activity of CH₃ReO₃ on the same support. Re₂O₇/SiO₂.Al₂O₃/B₂O₃-SnBu₄ is shown to be an effective catalyst for the ethenolysis of methyl linoleate and of the methyl esters of olive oil, and can be recycled after calcination at least five times without loss of activity.     

载体对负载型过渡金属氮化物催化氨分解性能的影响

采用等体积浸渍法结合NH3程序升温氮化制备出一系列负载型金属Co、Mo氮化物催化剂。并利用XRD、TPD-MS和H2-TPR及氨分解活性测试等手段,考察了载体［Mg(Al)O、MgO和γ-Al₂O₃］对负载型金属氮化物的表面形态及组成的影响。结果表明,（1） 负载催化剂的氨分解速率远远高于非负载的催化剂;（2） 氮的脱附峰可以归为以下三类：a.吸附态的NHx分解;b.氮化物结构转变;c. β-Mo₂N_0.78和Co₂Mo₃Nx 还原成Co和Mo金属;（3） 载体表面的酸碱性和孔结构对其负载的金属氮化物的催化活性和表面形态及化学组成有重要的影响,镁铝复合氧化物MgAlO［n(Al)∶n(Mg)=1∶3］为载体的钴钼双金属氮化物对于氨分解反应具有最好的催化活性。     

堇青石蜂窝陶瓷载CuO选择催化还原NO的研究

以堇青石蜂窝陶瓷(CC)为载体、CuO和不同助剂为活性组分，用浸渍法制备CuO/CC、CuO-NiO/CC和CuO-NiO-CeO₂/CC催化剂, 采用TPR、XRD和XPS等测试方法对催化剂进行表征。TPR结果表明，催化剂主要以Cu²⁺形式存在。采用程序升温和恒温法在固定床反应器常压条件下研究了以尿素作还原剂还原模拟汽车尾气中的NO。结果显示，CuO-NiO-CeO₂/CC催化剂在(150～350) ℃具有较高的活性，250 ℃时具有较高的转化率。     

Ag对Pd/Al2O3催化分解NO反应的促进作用

研究了不同含量的银对Pd/Al₂O₃催化分解NO反应活性的影响。结果表明，低温下，Pd/Al₂O₃催化剂对NO的分解反应活性不高；反应温度达到720 ℃时，NO分解活性迅速上升。O₂-TPD研究表明，Pd/Al₂O₃上氧的脱附速率也是在720 ℃左右达到最大值，因此，在温度低于720 ℃时，氧从催化剂表面的脱附是NO分解反应的速率控制步骤。Pd/Al₂O₃中添加适量的Ag对NO分解反应有促进作用。O₂-TPD研究表明，这种促进作用与Pd表面氧物种的起始脱附温度向低温移动有关。     

Effect of SO2 on NOx reduction by ethanol over Ag/Al2O3 catalyst

A new Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst for removing NO_x in diesel engine exhaust gas was developed. The influence of SO₂ on the reduction of lean NO_x by ethanol over the Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst was evaluated in simulated diesel exhaust and characterized using TPD, XRD, XPS, SEM and BET measurements. The Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst was highly active for the reduction of NO_x with ethanol in the presence of SO₂ although the reduction of NO_x is suppressed at lower temperatures. The activity for NO_x reduction is high even on the Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst exposed to a SO₂ (200 ppm)/O₂ (10%)/H₂O (10%) flow for 20 h at 723 K and comparable to that on the fresh Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst. No crystallized Ag metal and Ag compounds were formed by the SO₂/O₂/H₂O exposure. On the other hand, crystallized Ag₂SO₄ was easily formed when the Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst was exposed to a SO₂ (200 ppm)/O₂ (10%)/NO (800 ppm)/H₂O (10%) flow for 10 h at 723 K. XRD, SEM and XPS studies showed that the formation of crystallized Ag₂SO₄ results in growing of Ag particles in larger size and lowering the surface content of Ag particles. In addition, the specific surface area of the Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst decreases from 221 to 193 m²/g. Although the dispersion of Ag particles was decreased by the formation of Ag₂SO₄, the activity for the reduction of lean NO_x was, remarkably, not affected. This suggests that the Ag–alumina sites created by the Ag₂SO₄ formation are still active for the lean catalytic reduction of NO_x. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

On the mechanism of the selective catalytic reduction of NO to N2 by H2 over Ru/MgO and Ru/Al2O3 catalysts

Steady-state and transient kinetic experiments were performed in a versatile microreactor flow set-up with magnesia- and alumina-supported ruthenium catalysts in order to elucidate the mechanism of the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitric oxide with hydrogen. Both Ru/MgO and Ru/γ-Al₂O₃ were found to be highly active catalysts converting NO and H₂ into N₂ and H₂O with selectivities close to 100% at full conversion, although Ru-based catalysts are known to be active in the synthesis of NH₃ from N₂ and H₂. Frontal chromatography experiments with NO at room temperature revealed that NO and its dissociation products displace adsorbed atomic hydrogen (H−*) almost completely from hydrogen-precovered Ru surfaces. Obviously, NO and H₂ compete for the same adsorption sites, H−* being the weaker bound adsorbate. Temperature-programmed surface reaction (TPSR) experiments in H₂ subsequent to NO exposure demonstrated that higher heating rates and lower partial pressures of H₂ shift the selectivity from NH₃ to N₂. Therefore, the coverage of H−* is concluded to govern the branching ratio between the rate of associative desorption of N₂ (2N−*→N₂ + 2*) and the rate of hydrogenation of N−* (N−* + 3H–* →NH₃ + 4*). Finally, the steady-state coverages of N- and O-containing adsorbates were derived by interrupting the SCR reaction and hydrogenating the adsorbates off as NH₃ and H₂O. By solving the site balance, the Ru surfaces were found to be essentially N₂ is attributed to the very low coverage of H−* due to site blocking by a N + O coadsorbate layer, favouring the recombination of N−* instead of its hydrogenation to NH₃. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Influence of preparation method on the catalytic performances of Re2O7/SiO2-Al2O3 catalysts in the metathesis of ethylene and 2-pentene

The metathesis of ethylene and 2-pentene for propylene production was investigated over Re₂O₇/SiO₂-Al₂O₃ catalysts. The SiO₂-Al₂O₃ (50 wt% Al₂O₃) were obtained by co-precipitation, physical mixing, and sol–gel coating. The presence of isolated layers/grains γ-Al₂O₃ either in bulk (physical mixing) or on the surface (sol–gel coating) resulted in isomerization-free metathesis. On the contrary, the Re₂O₇ catalysts supported on co-precipitated SiO₂-Al₂O₃ or the direct synthesis showed both metathesis and double-bond shift isomerization activities and as a consequence, higher propylene yield was obtained via the secondary metathesis reaction. The catalytic properties were also correlated with the Al-atom rearrangements and the acidic characters/strengths.     

Al2O歧化法制备微细Al2O3/Al复合粉体

真空条件下,以Al2O3和Al为原料,通过Al2O歧化法制备微细Al2O3/Al复合粉体.XRD和SEM分析表明:在反应温度为1200～1400℃时,随着温度的升高,粉体中氧化铝含量升高;冷凝温度约为550～750℃时,复合粉体中的氧化铝包括稳定晶型和不稳定晶型;冷凝温度约为1100～1300℃时,复合粉体中的氧化铝全部为稳定晶型;冷凝温度约为550～650℃时,复合粉体的平均粒径小于0.5μm;冷凝温度约为750℃时,铝熔化、微粒团聚;冷凝温度约为1100～1200℃时,铝形成铝珠,氧化铝为不规则状、平均粒径小于2μm;冷凝温度约为1300℃时,氧化铝为片状.因此,通过选取合适的反应温度、冷凝温度,可以控制Al2O3/Al复合粉体中氧化铝的含量、晶型和粒径.     

Incorporation of La3+ into a Pt/CeO2/Al2O3 catalyst

The effects of La³⁺ incorporation into a Pt/CeO₂/Al₂O₃ catalyst were investigated by a combination of activity, temperature-programmed reduction (TPR), oxygen storage capacity (OSC), noble-metal surface area, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements. Incorporation of La³⁺ ions into the Al₂O₃, before CeO₂ is added, promoted higher Pt and CeO₂ dispersions. The oxygen storage capacity was also higher in the presence of La³⁺. This is attributed to a combination of Pt and CeO₂ particle-size effects and possible blockage of the reaction between Al₂O₃ and CeO₂. The XRD data show that La³⁺ forms LaAlO₃ with Al₂O₃ and prevents -Al₂O₃ formation after various heat treatments.     

纳米氧化锌/γ-氧化铝复合物制备及其光催化性能研究

以γ-氧化铝(γ-Al2O3)为载体,采用均匀沉淀法制备了不同氧化锌(ZnO)负载量的纳米ZnO/γ-Al2O3复合物。通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、红外光谱(FT-IR)和氮气吸附,对复合物的结构、表面形貌、组成和比表面积进行了表征。以壬基酚聚氧乙烯醚(NPE-10)和苯酚为模型污染物,对复合物的光催化性能进行了评价。结果表明:当ZnO与γ-Al2O3按质量比为2∶1加料制备ZnO/γ-Al2O3复合物时,ZnO成功负载到γ-Al2O3表面,并形成均匀的薄膜;以制备的ZnO/γ-Al2O3复合物为催化剂在紫外光照射2 h后NPE-10的降解率达到93%,苯酚的降解率达到20%,且它们的降解率均随着溶液初始浓度的增大而降低。     

CuO/Al2O3脱除SO2的固定床模型研究

在CuO/Al_2O_3颗粒脱硫动力学基础上,建立了固定床反应模型,探讨了床层的动态脱硫行为,给出了固定床内硫分布曲线的数学表达式。分析结果表明,固相硫及气相硫沿床层位置的变化规律相同,床层利用率量随反应气体浓度及流量的增大而降低,而与床层高度无关。并对SO_2穿透时间及穿透曲线进行了预测,与实验结果有良好的一致性。     

The effect of the duration of n-butane/air pretreatment on the morphology and reactivity of (VO)2P2O7 catalysts

Three vanadium pyrophosphate catalysts have been prepared by calcining vanadium hydrogen phosphate hemihydrate (VOHPO₄0.5H₂O, prepared in an organic medium) for different lengths of time (40, 100 and 132 h) in a n-butane (0.75%)/air mixture at 473 K. The catalysts were designated VPO40, VPO100 and VPO132. Increasing the duration of reaction with n-butane/air mixture led to an increase in the total surface area from 21.3 m²g^–1 (VPO40) to 24.9 m²g^–1(VPO100) and to 27.0 m²g^–1(VPO132). It also led to the complete removal of the VOPO₄ phase from catalysts VPO100 and VPO132, this VOPO₄ phase having seen as a minor component of catalyst VPO40. Scanning electron microscopy showed that longer periods of pretreatment in the n-butane/air mixture produced catalysts with increasing amounts of a characteristic rosette-type of agglomerate. Temperature-programmed reduction with H₂ resulted in the removal of 11 monolayers equivalent of oxygen from all three of these catalysts at a peak maximum temperature of 1000 K with the development of a second reduction peak at 1100 K which increases with increasing time of n-butane/air pretreatment. The morphology produced by extended pretreatment in the n-butane/air mixture at 673 K is therefore predisposed to reaction with H₂ (and probably with n-butane). Apparently paradoxically, increasing the duration of n-butane/air pretreatment results in catalysts which on temperature-programmed desorption desorb less oxygen.     

B_2O_3／Al_2O_3催化剂结构和性能的研究

采用溶胶凝胶法和浸渍法,在500℃下焙烧2 h,制备不同组成的B2O3／Al2O3催化剂。通过X射线衍射、热失重、傅立叶红外光谱等测试方法对所制备的催化剂的结构进行表征。通过催化剂与二苯甲酰基甲烷(DBM)配位情况对催化剂的性能表征。研究表明:焙烧获得的主催化剂晶型为γ-Al2O3,添加第二组分B2O3,可以提高与DBM的配位能力,以改善Al2O3的催化活性。     

Co–Pd/γ‐Al2O3 catalyst for heavy oil upgrading: Desorption kinetics,reducibility and catalytic activity

The influence of Pd on a Co–Pd/γ‐Al₂O₃ heavy oil upgrading catalyst is investigated using different physicochemical and reactive Characterization techniques. Nitrogen adsorption isotherm analysis shows that the specific surface area and porosity of the support alumina is significantly decreased due to the blockage of the pores by the loaded cobalt species. The estimated activation energy of NH₃ desorption is found to be less for Co–Pd/γ‐Al₂O₃ sample, which confirms improved acidity due to Pd. TPR experiments show that the reducibility of the catalyst is significantly improved with the presence of Pd. Higher metal dispersion and hydrogen spillover effects are the main reasons for the enhanced reducibility of the Pd promoted catalyst as revealed by the H₂‐pulse chemisorptions study. When evaluated using VGO as feed stock, the Co–Pd/γ‐Al₂O₃ displayed superiority both in hydrodesulphurisation (HDS) and hydrocracking (HC) activities as compared to the unpromoted Co/γ‐Al₂O₃ catalyst. The coke deposition on the spent catalyst is also found to be low due to the Pd promotional effects. This is an encouraging result, given that higher hydrogenation activity of the catalyst can be achieved without compromising the cracking activity and sustained activity of the catalyst.     

Study of the deactivation mechanism of Al2O3-supported cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts

The influence of water on alumina-supported cobalt catalysts has been studied. The deactivation of supported Co catalysts was studied in a fixed-bed reactor using synthesis gas feeds containing different concentrations of water vapour. Supporting model studies were carried out using H₂O/H₂ feeds in conjunction with XPS and gravimetry. Rapid deactivation occurs on Re-promoted CO/Al₂O₃ catalysts when H₂/CO/H₂O feeds are used, whereas unpromoted CO/Al₂O₃ shows more stable activity. The results from the gravimetric studies suggest that only a small fraction of the bulk cobalt metal initially present reoxidizes to cobalt oxide during reaction. However, the XPS results indicate significant reoxidation of surface cobalt atoms or highly dispersed cobalt phases, which is likely to be the cause of the observed deactivation. Rhenium is shown to have a marked effect on the extent of reoxidation of alumina-supported cobalt catalysts.     

Pd/Al2O3催化剂上CH4选择性还原NO的研究

考察了Pd/Al₂O₃、In/Al₂O₃和Co/Al₂O₃对甲烷选择性还原NO的催化活性。结果表明，采用浸渍法制备的Pd/Al₂O₃、In/Al₂O₃和Co/Al₂O₃三种催化剂，在有氧气氛下，用CH₄作还原剂催化还原NO时，Pd/Al₂O₃催化剂的活性最佳，热稳定性好，在550 ℃，用CH₄选择还原NO，Pd/Al₂O₃催化剂表现出较强的催化能力，NO的转化率达到100%。在高空速实验中，该催化剂亦表现出较高的活性，其活性顺序为Pd/Al₂O₃>In/Al₂O₃>Co/Al₂O₃。实验研究了助催化剂、氧含量以及空速对Pd/Al₂O₃催化剂活性的影响。     

Fe3Al/Al2O3陶瓷复合梯度涂层抗热震性研究

通过800℃-压缩空气冷却热循环实验，对Fe3Al／A12O3梯度涂层的抗热震性和热震机制进行了研究。结果表明：涂层的主要热震损坏形式是随着循环次数的增加而产生的剥落。当裂纹在Al2O3中出现时，涂层将沿着基体一涂层界面迅速剥离，而对梯度涂层则具有相当的抗热震能力。实验证明：Fe3Al中间层和涂层成分的梯度变化缓解了热循环应力，提高了抗热震损坏能力，同时，有利于涂层结合强度的提高。     

The Identification of Different Active Sites on Mo/Al2O3 Metathesis Catalysts

Mo/Al₂O₃ catalysts prepared via fixation of Mo(³-C₃H₅)₄ on Al₂O₃ or by conventional impregnation (2.2 or 2.9 wt% Mo) have been compared with regard to their catalytic behavior in the metathesis of propene in different temperature ranges (293-323 K, 473 K). Different active sites have been distinguished. A site derived from a Mo(VI) precursor by thermal activation in inert gas exhibits stable activity, with a propene reaction order near 1. Other sites that are derived from a reduced Mo precursor, probably Mo(IV), are of higher activity but unstable with time-on-stream and also at elevated temperatures (>323 K). These sites support the metathesis at a propene reaction order of 0.5 and with activation energies between 10 and 25 kJ/mol depending on unknown structural details. Due to their instability, they cannot contribute to the high-temperature (T > 373 K) metathesis activity observed with Mo/Al₂O₃ catalysts. The latter is supported by Mo(VI)-derived sites or, at after reduction of catalysts with higher Mo contents, by Mo(IV)-derived sites that are different from those identified in the present study.     

Al2O3/Fe2O3吸附剂脱除硫化氢的性能

采用共沉淀法制备了氧化铝改性的氧化铁吸附剂,并采用比表面积(BET)、X射线衍射(XRD)技术对吸附剂进行了表征。在固定吸附床上,考察了制备条件及吸附条件对吸附剂脱除硫化氢性能的影响。结果表明,引入氧化铝能显著提高氧化铁对硫化氢的吸附净化能力。氧化铁与氧化铝质量比为1∶0.5,造孔剂十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)质量分数为2%,焙烧温度500℃时,采用共沉淀法的负载氧化铝吸附剂的吸附效果最好。在气速20 mL/min,吸附温度80℃时,脱硫率和穿透硫容可分别达到99.3%和105 mg/g,其穿透硫容比未经改性的活性氧化铁提高了49.8 mg/g。