scholarly journals Effect of Au Precursor and Support on the Catalytic Activity of the Nano-Au-Catalysts for Propane Complete Oxidation

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arshid M. Ali ◽  
Muhammad A. Daous ◽  
Ahmed Arafat ◽  
Abdulraheem A. AlZahrani ◽  
Yahia Alhamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Phase Structure ◽  
Au Nanoparticles ◽  
Active Catalyst ◽  
Propane Oxidation ◽  
Complete Oxidation ◽  
Au Catalyst ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
State Size

Catalytic activity of nano-Au-catalyst(s) for the complete propane oxidation was investigated. The results showed that the nature of both Au precursor and support strongly influences catalytic activity of the Au-catalyst(s) for the propane oxidation. Oxidation state, size, and dispersion of Au nanoparticles in the Au-catalysts, surface area, crystallinity, phase structure, and redox property of the support are the key aspects for the complete propane oxidation. Among the studied Au-catalysts, theAuHAuCl4-Ce catalyst is found to be the most active catalyst.

Preparation of Au and Au-Ce Catalysts Supported on Acid-Activated Bentontie and its Catalytic Performance

2011 ◽  
Vol 287-290 ◽  
pp. 1704-1707
Author(s):  
Rong Bin Zhang ◽  
Liu Jing Yao ◽  
Yan Ju
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Co Oxidation ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Substantial Improvement ◽  
Au Catalyst ◽  
Activated Bentonite

Acid-activated by H2SO4was applied to modify bentonite. Acid-activated bentonite supported Au catalyst was prepared by deposition-precipitation and compared with SiO2supported one. CTAB was used to modify the surface of acid-activated bentonite. Au-Ce/bentontie catalyst was prepared by adding Ce into catalyst as assistant. CO oxidation was used to evaluate the catalytic activity of samples. These samples were characterized by BET, XRD, ICP and CO-TPD. The activity results showed that Au/Bentonite was more active than Au/SiO2. The BET results showed that the surface area and pore volume of acid-activated bentontie had a substantial improvement. Using the bentontie acid-activated by 30wt%H2SO4as supporter，the Au-Ce catalyst has a better catalytic performance than Au catalyst.

Restructuring a gold nanocatalyst by electrochemical treatment to recover its H2 evolution catalytic activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tien D. Tran ◽  
Hoang V. Le ◽  
Ly T. Le ◽  
Anh D. Nguyen ◽  
Thi Dieu Thuy Ung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Au Nanoparticles ◽  
Electrochemical Treatment ◽  
Clean Surface ◽  
H2 Evolution ◽  
Electrochemical Surface Area ◽  
Catalytic Activities ◽  
Oxidation Reduction

Oxidation–reduction recycling induces a restructuring of Au nanoparticles. Reconstructed Au nanoparticles have a clean surface and high electrochemical surface area and therefore, display high H2 evolution catalytic activities.

Preparation of Strong Acid Catalysts by Sulfate Treatment of Calcined Boehmite

1992 ◽  
Vol 57 (11) ◽  
pp. 2241-2247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomáš Hochmann ◽  
Karel Setínek
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Aluminum Sulfate ◽  
Solid Acid ◽  
Strong Acid ◽  
Acid Strength ◽  
Solid Acid Catalysts ◽  
Acid Catalysts ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Indicator Method

Solid acid catalysts with acid strength of -14.52 < H0 < -8.2 were prepared by sulfate treatment of the samples of boehmite calcined at 105-800 °C. Two preparation methods were used: impregnation of the calcined boehmite with 3.5 M H2SO4 or mixing of the boehmite samples with anhydrous aluminum sulfate, in both cases followed by calcination in nitrogen at 650 °C. The catalysts were characterized by measurements of surface area, adsorption of pyridine and benzene, acid strength measurements by the indicator method and by catalytic activity tests in the isomerization of cyclohexene, p-xylene and n-hexane. Properties of the catalysts prepared by both methods were comparable.

scholarly journals Study of deactivation in mesocellular foam carbon (MCF-C) catalyst used in gas-phase dehydrogenation of ethanol

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoottapong Klinthongchai ◽  
Seeroong Prichanont ◽  
Piyasan Praserthdam ◽  
Bunjerd Jongsomjit
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Operating Temperature ◽  
Coke Formation ◽  
Ethanol Conversion ◽  
Deactivation Of Catalyst ◽  
Dehydrogenation Of Ethanol

AbstractMesocellular foam carbon (MCF-C) is one the captivating materials for using in gas phase dehydrogenation of ethanol. Extraordinary, enlarge pore size, high surface area, high acidity, and spherical shape with interconnected pore for high diffusion. In contrary, the occurrence of the coke is a majority causes for inhibiting the active sites on catalyst surface. Thus, this study aims to investigate the occurrence of the coke to optimize the higher catalytic activity, and also to avoid the coke formation. The MCF-C was synthesized and investigated using various techniques. MCF-C was spent in gas-phase dehydrogenation of ethanol under mild conditions. The deactivation of catalyst was investigated toward different conditions. Effects of reaction condition including different reaction temperatures of 300, 350, and 400 °C on the deactivation behaviors were determined. The results indicated that the operating temperature at 400 °C significantly retained the lowest change of ethanol conversion, which favored in the higher temperature. After running reaction, the physical properties as pore size, surface area, and pore volume of spent catalysts were decreased owing to the coke formation, which possibly blocked the pore that directly affected to the difficult diffusion of reactant and caused to be lower in catalytic activity. Furthermore, a slight decrease in either acidity or basicity was observed owing to consumption of reactant at surface of catalyst or chemical change on surface caused by coke formation. Therefore, it can remarkably choose the suitable operating temperature to avoid deactivation of catalyst, and then optimize the ethanol conversion or yield of acetaldehyde.

scholarly journals Influence of the Reduction Temperature and the Nature of the Support on the Performance of Zirconia and Alumina-Supported Pt Catalysts for n-Dodecane Hydroisomerization

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Diana García-Pérez ◽  
Maria Consuelo Alvarez-Galvan ◽  
Jose M. Campos-Martin ◽  
Jose L. G. Fierro
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Pt Catalysts ◽  
Reduction Temperature ◽  
Metal Dispersion ◽  
Tungsten Oxides ◽  
Supported Pt Catalysts

Catalysts based on zirconia- and alumina-supported tungsten oxides (15 wt % W) with a small loading of platinum (0.3 wt % Pt) were selected to study the influence of the reduction temperature and the nature of the support on the hydroisomerization of n-dodecane. The reduction temperature has a major influence on metal dispersion, which impacts the catalytic activity. In addition, alumina and zirconia supports show different catalytic properties (mainly acid site strength and surface area), which play an important role in the conversion. The NH3-TPD profiles indicate that the acidity in alumina-based catalysts is clearly higher than that in their zirconia counterparts; this acidity can be attributed to a stronger interaction of the WOx species with alumina. The PtW/Al catalyst was found to exhibit the best catalytic performance for the hydroisomerization of n-dodecane based on its higher acidity, which was ascribed to its larger surface area relative to that of its zirconia counterparts. The selectivity for different hydrocarbons (C7–10, C11 and i-C12) was very similar for all the catalysts studied, with branched C12 hydrocarbons being the main products obtained (~80%). The temperature of 350 °C was clearly the best reduction temperature for all the catalysts studied in a trickled-bed-mode reactor.

scholarly journals Precise regulation of the relative rates of surface area and volume synthesis in bacterial cells growing in dynamic environments

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Handuo Shi ◽  
Yan Hu ◽  
Pascal D. Odermatt ◽  
Carlos G. Gonzalez ◽  
Lichao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Time Delay ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Dynamic Environments ◽  
Bacterial Cells ◽  
Bacterial Growth Rate ◽  
State Size ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractThe steady-state size of bacterial cells correlates with nutrient-determined growth rate. Here, we explore how rod-shaped bacterial cells regulate their morphology during rapid environmental changes. We quantify cellular dimensions throughout passage cycles of stationary-phase cells diluted into fresh medium and grown back to saturation. We find that cells exhibit characteristic dynamics in surface area to volume ratio (SA/V), which are conserved across genetic and chemical perturbations as well as across species and growth temperatures. A mathematical model with a single fitting parameter (the time delay between surface and volume synthesis) is quantitatively consistent with our SA/V experimental observations. The model supports that this time delay is due to differential expression of volume and surface-related genes, and that the first division after dilution occurs at a tightly controlled SA/V. Our minimal model thus provides insight into the connections between bacterial growth rate and cell shape in dynamic environments.

scholarly journals Catalytic Hot Gas Cleanup of Biomass Gasification Producer Gas via Steam Reforming Using Nickel-Supported Clay Minerals

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1875
Author(s):  
Prashanth Reddy Buchireddy ◽  
Devin Peck ◽  
Mark Zappi ◽  
Ray Mark Bricka
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Steam Reforming ◽  
Catalyst Deactivation ◽  
Nickel Content ◽  
Coke Formation ◽  
Biomass Gasification ◽  
Supported Nickel Catalyst ◽  
Fuel Gas ◽  
Removal Efficiencies

Amongst the issues associated with the commercialization of biomass gasification, the presence of tars has been one of the most difficult aspects to address. Tars are an impurity generated from the gasifier and upon their condensation cause problems in downstream equipment including plugging, blockages, corrosion, and major catalyst deactivation. These problems lead to losses of efficiency as well as potential maintenance issues resulting from damaged processing units. Therefore, the removal of tars is necessary in order for the effective operation of a biomass gasification facility for the production of high-value fuel gas. The catalytic activity of montmorillonite and montmorillonite-supported nickel as tar removal catalysts will be investigated in this study. Ni-montmorillonite catalyst was prepared, characterized, and tested in a laboratory-scale reactor for its efficiency in reforming tars using naphthalene as a tar model compound. Efficacy of montmorillonite-supported nickel catalyst was tested as a function of nickel content, reaction temperature, steam-to-carbon ratio, and naphthalene loading. The results demonstrate that montmorillonite is catalytically active in removing naphthalene. Ni-montmorillonite had high activity towards naphthalene removal via steam reforming, with removal efficiencies greater than 99%. The activation energy was calculated for Ni-montmorillonite assuming first-order kinetics and was found to be 84.5 kJ/mole in accordance with the literature. Long-term activity tests were also conducted and showed that the catalyst was active with naphthalene removal efficiencies greater than 95% maintained over a 97-h test period. A little loss of activity was observed with a removal decrease from 97% to 95%. To investigate the decrease in catalytic activity, characterization of fresh and used catalyst samples was performed using thermogravimetric analysis, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and surface area analysis. The loss in activity was attributed to a decrease in catalyst surface area caused by nickel sintering and coke formation.

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