Pub Date : 2025-11-17DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120709
Christoph Hahn, Sven Kureti
For the simultaneous removal of NOx and HCHO from lean exhaust gas of stationary gas engines, V₂O₅/WO₃/TiO₂ (VWT) catalysts are used. The VWT catalysts oxidize HCHO and convert NOx according to the selective catalytic reduction (SCR). However, the combined HCHO/SCR conversion leads to the production of HCN, which can subsequently decompose along the VWT catalyst.
In this context, a global kinetic model of the combined HCHO/SCR conversion was developed using a VWT monolith with a V2O5 load of 2 %. The model was based on a systematic series of kinetic studies performed in a gradient free loop reactor as well as a plug flow reactor The kinetic model represented a network of 8 reactions consisting of the NH3 adsorption and desorption, SCR reaction, NH3 oxidation, HCHO oxidation, HCN formation as well as hydrolysis and oxidation of HCN. The kinetics of the respective reactions was described by Arrhenius-based rate expressions including 19 kinetic parameters. The kinetic parameters were primarily obtained from numerical fitting calculations. The model and the implemented kinetic parameters were finally validated by predicting kinetic experiments.
Moreover, the model was used to simulate the fractions of NOx, NH3, HCHO and HCN along the VWT monolith. Using these axial profiles operation temperatures and design of the monolith were evaluated to limit the emissions of a stationary lean-burn gas engine.
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In this report, operando DRIFTS–MS analyses were applied to determine the influence of thermal pretreatment on the oxidation states and catalytic performance of Au–Ni catalysts supported on TiO2 or γ-Al2O3 during the catalytic CO oxidation reaction over a temperature range of –100 °C to 200 °C, monitoring the real-time evolution of surface-adsorbed intermediates. Operando DRIFTS–MS, XPS, TPR, and STEM–HAADF revealed that support material critically influences catalyst behavior: TiO2-supported catalysts exhibit enhanced CO conversion compared to those on Al2O3. Notably, pre-reduced catalysts on TiO2 showed an important synergistic effect, primarily through the formation of reactive Auδ- species resulting from the partial reduction of Au0 sites. In contrast, pre-oxidized catalysts maintained a higher fraction of oxidized Au species, correlating with moderate activity. Operando DRIFTS–MS data showed that the incorporation of Ni into the bimetallic nanoparticles prevents the formation of adsorbed bicarbonate species or promotes their conversion into more reactive carbonate and carboxylate species, coinciding with the formation of Auδ- sites and leading to increased CO2 production. Al2O3-supported catalysts exhibit persistent spectator intermediates, such as formate species, which likely block active sites and slow CO2 production. These insights underscore the significant roles of metal–support interactions, thermal pretreatment conditions, and bimetallic synergistic effects in catalyst design, providing a rational basis for developing more effective Au–Ni catalysts for low-temperature CO oxidation.
{"title":"Influence of pretreatment conditions and support type on CO oxidation activity of Au–Ni catalysts: Insights from operando DRIFTS","authors":"Alexis Hellmer , Rubén Mendoza-Cruz , Benjamín Portales-Martínez , Rodolfo Zanella","doi":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120711","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120711","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this report, <em>operando</em> DRIFTS–MS analyses were applied to determine the influence of thermal pretreatment on the oxidation states and catalytic performance of Au–Ni catalysts supported on TiO<sub>2</sub> or γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> during the catalytic CO oxidation reaction over a temperature range of –100 °C to 200 °C, monitoring the real-time evolution of surface-adsorbed intermediates. <em>Operando</em> DRIFTS–MS, XPS, TPR, and STEM–HAADF revealed that support material critically influences catalyst behavior: TiO<sub>2</sub>-supported catalysts exhibit enhanced CO conversion compared to those on Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. Notably, pre-reduced catalysts on TiO<sub>2</sub> showed an important synergistic effect, primarily through the formation of reactive Au<sup>δ-</sup> species resulting from the partial reduction of Au<sup>0</sup> sites. In contrast, pre-oxidized catalysts maintained a higher fraction of oxidized Au species, correlating with moderate activity. <em>Operando</em> DRIFTS–MS data showed that the incorporation of Ni into the bimetallic nanoparticles prevents the formation of adsorbed bicarbonate species or promotes their conversion into more reactive carbonate and carboxylate species, coinciding with the formation of Au<sup>δ-</sup> sites and leading to increased CO<sub>2</sub> production. Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-supported catalysts exhibit persistent spectator intermediates, such as formate species, which likely block active sites and slow CO<sub>2</sub> production. These insights underscore the significant roles of metal–support interactions, thermal pretreatment conditions, and bimetallic synergistic effects in catalyst design, providing a rational basis for developing more effective Au–Ni catalysts for low-temperature CO oxidation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":243,"journal":{"name":"Applied Catalysis A: General","volume":"710 ","pages":"Article 120711"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145577511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-15DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120704
Fangxu Shi , Fuxin Liang , Yulin Wei , Junyan Wu , Sai Huang , Honglei Wang , Zhi Wang , Guopu Shi
The hydrogenation-catalyzed synthesis of mirabellone, a drug for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), faces the challenge of catalytic efficiency and selectivity regulation of its core intermediate. In this study, we propose an innovative strategy for constructing a Pd/B-Al2O3 composite catalytic system on a foam ceramic substrate using the impregnation method, and systematically investigate the modulation mechanism of different boron doping ratios on the catalyst's performance. Experimental and density functional theory studies demonstrate that the incorporation of boron synergistically enhances surface adsorption of reaction intermediates, facilitates the efficient reduction of PdO, and precisely modulates the distribution of acidic sites, thereby establishing a catalytic environment more favorable for the selective reduction of nitro groups. This catalyst, characterized by its unique three-dimensional pore structure and the interface synergistic effect resulting from boron modification, enables a uniform distribution of catalytically active centers and enhances the efficiency of reaction mass transfer. Through the optimization of process parameters, the yield of the target product was significantly improved, providing an innovative technological path for the preparation of the key intermediate of mirabilon.
{"title":"Experimental and DFT studies on the preparation of boron-doped Pd/Al2O3 foam ceramic-based catalysts for mirabelon intermediates","authors":"Fangxu Shi , Fuxin Liang , Yulin Wei , Junyan Wu , Sai Huang , Honglei Wang , Zhi Wang , Guopu Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120704","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120704","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The hydrogenation-catalyzed synthesis of mirabellone, a drug for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), faces the challenge of catalytic efficiency and selectivity regulation of its core intermediate. In this study, we propose an innovative strategy for constructing a Pd/B-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> composite catalytic system on a foam ceramic substrate using the impregnation method, and systematically investigate the modulation mechanism of different boron doping ratios on the catalyst's performance. Experimental and density functional theory studies demonstrate that the incorporation of boron synergistically enhances surface adsorption of reaction intermediates, facilitates the efficient reduction of PdO, and precisely modulates the distribution of acidic sites, thereby establishing a catalytic environment more favorable for the selective reduction of nitro groups. This catalyst, characterized by its unique three-dimensional pore structure and the interface synergistic effect resulting from boron modification, enables a uniform distribution of catalytically active centers and enhances the efficiency of reaction mass transfer. Through the optimization of process parameters, the yield of the target product was significantly improved, providing an innovative technological path for the preparation of the key intermediate of mirabilon.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":243,"journal":{"name":"Applied Catalysis A: General","volume":"710 ","pages":"Article 120704"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145577461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-15DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120706
Bi-Ying Wang , Zhan-Xin Zhang , Tao Zhang , Ai-Juan Li , Jing Li , Sheng-Li Huang
An efficient green oxidative synthesis was achieved through the development of a bi-functional {FeMo6}⊂[Ru(N^N)3@Q-COF] photocatalyst. This catalyst integrates a Ru(N^N)3 photosensitizer, a stable quinoline-based covalent organic framework (COF), and Anderson polyoxometalates (POMs) via coordination and electrostatic interactions. The combination enhances light absorption, charge transfer, Lewis acid activity, and substrate enrichment within a confined nano-channel environment. Compared to individual catalytic systems, this integrated catalyst demonstrates superior efficiency and selectivity in the photocatalytic oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids. Moreover, it shows excellent recyclability, making it a promising platform for sustainable and efficient catalytic processes.
{"title":"{FeMo6}@Ru(N^N)3-covalent organic frameworks for enhanced aldehyde photooxidation","authors":"Bi-Ying Wang , Zhan-Xin Zhang , Tao Zhang , Ai-Juan Li , Jing Li , Sheng-Li Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120706","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120706","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An efficient green oxidative synthesis was achieved through the development of a bi-functional {FeMo<sub>6</sub>}⊂[Ru(N^N)<sub>3</sub>@Q-COF] photocatalyst. This catalyst integrates a Ru(N^N)<sub>3</sub> photosensitizer, a stable quinoline-based covalent organic framework (COF), and Anderson polyoxometalates (POMs) via coordination and electrostatic interactions. The combination enhances light absorption, charge transfer, Lewis acid activity, and substrate enrichment within a confined nano-channel environment. Compared to individual catalytic systems, this integrated catalyst demonstrates superior efficiency and selectivity in the photocatalytic oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids. Moreover, it shows excellent recyclability, making it a promising platform for sustainable and efficient catalytic processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":243,"journal":{"name":"Applied Catalysis A: General","volume":"710 ","pages":"Article 120706"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145577462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-15DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120707
Fernanda S. Pimenta, Alexis Godet, Babu Joseph, John N. Kuhn
Eggshell catalysts are characterized by the deposition of the active phase near the outer layer of the pellet, offering advantages for diffusion-limited reactions. In this work, a scalable and reproducible method for synthesizing Co/SiO₂ eggshell catalysts using 2 mm spherical silica pellets is presented. Unlike reported procedures, this method does not require multiple impregnations, the use of a nitrogen glovebox, drying of pellets soaked in non-polar solvent, and the use of viscosifying agents. The influence of contact time in the precursor solution on shell thickness and Co loading was investigated. Shell thicknesses between 0.21 and 0.37 mm were achieved, with standard deviations of 0.02 – 0.06 mm. A cobalt loading of 19.6 wt% (XRF) was obtained in one impregnation step, with average crystallite sizes of 13–16 nm (Scherrer analysis). Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis (230 ℃ and 10 bar) confirmed that shell thickness impacts product selectivity. The catalyst with 0.37 mm shell thickness resulted in higher C₅⁺ selectivity and lower CO₂ and CH₄ formation than catalysts with thinner shells and one with a uniform distribution, which highlights the importance of precision in tuning the shell thickness during synthesis. The catalysis trends with shell thickness are attributed to residence time in the pores and Co particles encountered during the diffusion path, which promotes olefin re-adsorption and chain growth to middle distillates ( - hydrocarbons while deterring saturation of light hydrocarbons. Overall, the proposed method enables high Co loading with one impregnation and controlled shell thickness with improved reproducibility and scalability.
{"title":"Co/SiO₂ eggshell catalysts: An efficient and controllable synthesis method","authors":"Fernanda S. Pimenta, Alexis Godet, Babu Joseph, John N. Kuhn","doi":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120707","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120707","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Eggshell catalysts are characterized by the deposition of the active phase near the outer layer of the pellet, offering advantages for diffusion-limited reactions. In this work, a scalable and reproducible method for synthesizing Co/SiO₂ eggshell catalysts using 2 mm spherical silica pellets is presented. Unlike reported procedures, this method does not require multiple impregnations, the use of a nitrogen glovebox, drying of pellets soaked in non-polar solvent, and the use of viscosifying agents. The influence of contact time in the precursor solution on shell thickness and Co loading was investigated. Shell thicknesses between 0.21 and 0.37 mm were achieved, with standard deviations of 0.02 – 0.06 mm. A cobalt loading of 19.6 wt% (XRF) was obtained in one impregnation step, with average crystallite sizes of 13–16 nm (Scherrer analysis). Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis (230 ℃ and 10 bar) confirmed that shell thickness impacts product selectivity. The catalyst with 0.37 mm shell thickness resulted in higher C₅⁺ selectivity and lower CO₂ and CH₄ formation than catalysts with thinner shells and one with a uniform distribution, which highlights the importance of precision in tuning the shell thickness during synthesis. The catalysis trends with shell thickness are attributed to residence time in the pores and Co particles encountered during the diffusion path, which promotes olefin re-adsorption and chain growth to middle distillates (<span><math><msub><mrow><mi>C</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>10</mn></mrow></msub></math></span> - <span><math><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>C</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>20</mn></mrow></msub><mo>)</mo></mrow></math></span> hydrocarbons while deterring saturation of light hydrocarbons. Overall, the proposed method enables high Co loading with one impregnation and controlled shell thickness with improved reproducibility and scalability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":243,"journal":{"name":"Applied Catalysis A: General","volume":"710 ","pages":"Article 120707"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145577510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-15DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120705
Yan Hao , Linlin Du , Yang Zhou , Zheng Gao , Yang Zhang , Qinghu Tang
The mesoporous alumina-carbon with the advantages of mesoporous structure and acid-base properties was selected as support, and the copper nanoparticles were prepared by a facile impregnation and subsequent pyrolysis procedure. Well distributed copper nanoparticles were obtained with a mean size of 3 nm due to the mesopore structure and strong metal-support interaction. At an operating temperature of 250 °C, the Cu/Al2O3-C catalyst was able to achieve up to 98 % ethanol conversion and an ideal > 99 % selectivity of acetaldehyde, owing to a high Cu active surface, a large (Cu0+Cu+)/Cutotal ratio, and suitable weak and moderate-strong acid active sites, which were conducive to the ethanol dehydrogenation reaction. By controlling the content of alumina in the support to regulate the acidic properties, the catalyst possessing an optimal weak and moderate-strong acid/total acid ratio of 0.86 was the most favorable for ethanol dehydrogenation. This catalyst also presented good reusability and regeneration ability, providing a good choice for ethanol dehydrogenation.
{"title":"Mesoporous alumina-carbon supported copper nanocatalyst for ethanol dehydrogenation: Balancing acidic and metallic properties for optimal performance","authors":"Yan Hao , Linlin Du , Yang Zhou , Zheng Gao , Yang Zhang , Qinghu Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120705","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120705","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The mesoporous alumina-carbon with the advantages of mesoporous structure and acid-base properties was selected as support, and the copper nanoparticles were prepared by a facile impregnation and subsequent pyrolysis procedure. Well distributed copper nanoparticles were obtained with a mean size of 3 nm due to the mesopore structure and strong metal-support interaction. At an operating temperature of 250 °C, the Cu/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-C catalyst was able to achieve up to 98 % ethanol conversion and an ideal > 99 % selectivity of acetaldehyde, owing to a high Cu active surface, a large (Cu<sup>0</sup>+Cu<sup>+</sup>)/Cu<sub>total</sub> ratio, and suitable weak and moderate-strong acid active sites, which were conducive to the ethanol dehydrogenation reaction. By controlling the content of alumina in the support to regulate the acidic properties, the catalyst possessing an optimal weak and moderate-strong acid/total acid ratio of 0.86 was the most favorable for ethanol dehydrogenation. This catalyst also presented good reusability and regeneration ability, providing a good choice for ethanol dehydrogenation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":243,"journal":{"name":"Applied Catalysis A: General","volume":"710 ","pages":"Article 120705"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145577513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-15DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120698
Yunpeng Qiu , Yi Zeng , Teng Sun , Qingyin Wang , Gongying Wang , Honglin Chen , Weixin Qian
With the implementation of global single-use plastic restrictions, the demand for biodegradable plastics has increased substantially. As a key raw material for synthesizing polybutylene succinate (PBS) through transesterification polymerization, dimethyl succinate (DMS) has demonstrated growing market demand. Efficient and green synthesis technologies for DMS production is now a critical priority. In this study, methanedisulfonic acid (MDSA) was introduced into the acetylene dicarbonylation reaction for the first time. The results demonstrated that the addition of MDSA can achieve a relatively high yield under ambient conditions. PdBr2, MDSA, and PdBr2-MDSA have been characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Single-Crystal X-ray diffraction (SC-XRD) confirmed the coordination between Pd(II) and MDSA. The electrons transferred from the -SO3H group to Pd(Ⅱ) enhanced the catalytic activity. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that the negative inductive effect of -SO3H groups at both ends of the MDSA molecule induced a positive charge on the connected -CH2- moiety. The effects of parameters including catalyst dosage, proportion of promoters, reaction temperature and reaction time on the combined yield of DMS, dimethyl fumarate (DMF) and dimethyl maleate (DMM) have been systematically investigated. Under the optimal conditions, the combined yield achieved up to 87.82 %. This study demonstrates a green and energy-efficient route for DMS synthesis with reduced carbon emissions, offering a promising strategy for industrial applications.
{"title":"Efficient and green synthesis of dimethyl succinate via palladium-catalyzed acetylene dicarbonylation assisted by methanedisulfonic acid under ambient conditions","authors":"Yunpeng Qiu , Yi Zeng , Teng Sun , Qingyin Wang , Gongying Wang , Honglin Chen , Weixin Qian","doi":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120698","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120698","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the implementation of global single-use plastic restrictions, the demand for biodegradable plastics has increased substantially. As a key raw material for synthesizing polybutylene succinate (PBS) through transesterification polymerization, dimethyl succinate (DMS) has demonstrated growing market demand. Efficient and green synthesis technologies for DMS production is now a critical priority. In this study, methanedisulfonic acid (MDSA) was introduced into the acetylene dicarbonylation reaction for the first time. The results demonstrated that the addition of MDSA can achieve a relatively high yield under ambient conditions. PdBr<sub>2</sub>, MDSA, and PdBr<sub>2</sub>-MDSA have been characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Single-Crystal X-ray diffraction (SC-XRD) confirmed the coordination between Pd(II) and MDSA. The electrons transferred from the -SO<sub>3</sub>H group to Pd(Ⅱ) enhanced the catalytic activity. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that the negative inductive effect of -SO<sub>3</sub>H groups at both ends of the MDSA molecule induced a positive charge on the connected -CH<sub>2</sub>- moiety. The effects of parameters including catalyst dosage, proportion of promoters, reaction temperature and reaction time on the combined yield of DMS, dimethyl fumarate (DMF) and dimethyl maleate (DMM) have been systematically investigated. Under the optimal conditions, the combined yield achieved up to 87.82 %. This study demonstrates a green and energy-efficient route for DMS synthesis with reduced carbon emissions, offering a promising strategy for industrial applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":243,"journal":{"name":"Applied Catalysis A: General","volume":"710 ","pages":"Article 120698"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145577509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-13DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120702
Mingyue Chen , Shibing Wu , Run Wang , Xiaojie Wu , Jiang Liu , Yang Li , Ligong Chen , Xilong Yan , Bowei Wang
The photocatalytic reduction of highly toxic Cr(Ⅵ) to harmless Cr(Ⅲ) represents a promising remediation strategy, characterized by mild reaction conditions, low energy consumption, and absence of secondary pollution. However, conventional photocatalysts suffer from narrow visible-light absorption zone and rapid electron-hole recombination. Recently, there have been reports suggesting that covalent organic frameworks (COFs) might be a good solution to this problem. Herein, two benzothiazole (BT)-functionalized quinoline-linked COFs (BT-TAPT-COF-Q and BT-TAPB-COF-Q) were constructed via the four-step tandem reaction of 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole-4,7-dicarbaldehyde (BT) respectively with 2,4,6-tris(4-aminophenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (TAPT) using one-pot synthesis. XRD results indicated that the rigid planar structure of quinoline significantly enhanced the crystallinity and stability of the frameworks. Notably, the incorporation of electron-deficient BT unit made BT-TAPB-COF-Q to be donor-acceptor (D-A) COF, thereby endowing it with even more superior optoelectronic properties. The experimental and theoretical calculation results collectively indicated that BT-TAPB-COF-Q exhibits excellent photogenerated carrier separation and transport efficiency. Consequently, under visible-light irradiation, without the need for sacrificial agents or pH adjustment, BT-TAPB-COF-Q achieved 99 % Cr(Ⅵ) reduction within 2 h, and maintained its catalytic activity after 7 cycles. This study presented the rational design of novel COFs that integrated high catalytic activity, exceptional stability, and superior recyclability, demonstrating highly efficient aqueous Cr(Ⅵ) reduction under ambient conditions.
{"title":"Quinoline-linked covalent organic frameworks for efficient photocatalytic reduction of aqueous chromium(Ⅵ)","authors":"Mingyue Chen , Shibing Wu , Run Wang , Xiaojie Wu , Jiang Liu , Yang Li , Ligong Chen , Xilong Yan , Bowei Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120702","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120702","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The photocatalytic reduction of highly toxic Cr(Ⅵ) to harmless Cr(Ⅲ) represents a promising remediation strategy, characterized by mild reaction conditions, low energy consumption, and absence of secondary pollution. However, conventional photocatalysts suffer from narrow visible-light absorption zone and rapid electron-hole recombination. Recently, there have been reports suggesting that covalent organic frameworks (COFs) might be a good solution to this problem. Herein, two benzothiazole (BT)-functionalized quinoline-linked COFs (BT-TAPT-COF-Q and BT-TAPB-COF-Q) were constructed via the four-step tandem reaction of 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole-4,7-dicarbaldehyde (BT) respectively with 2,4,6-tris(4-aminophenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (TAPT) using one-pot synthesis. XRD results indicated that the rigid planar structure of quinoline significantly enhanced the crystallinity and stability of the frameworks. Notably, the incorporation of electron-deficient BT unit made BT-TAPB-COF-Q to be donor-acceptor (D-A) COF, thereby endowing it with even more superior optoelectronic properties. The experimental and theoretical calculation results collectively indicated that BT-TAPB-COF-Q exhibits excellent photogenerated carrier separation and transport efficiency. Consequently, under visible-light irradiation, without the need for sacrificial agents or pH adjustment, BT-TAPB-COF-Q achieved 99 % Cr(Ⅵ) reduction within 2 h, and maintained its catalytic activity after 7 cycles. This study presented the rational design of novel COFs that integrated high catalytic activity, exceptional stability, and superior recyclability, demonstrating highly efficient aqueous Cr(Ⅵ) reduction under ambient conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":243,"journal":{"name":"Applied Catalysis A: General","volume":"710 ","pages":"Article 120702"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145527495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-13DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120703
Qilun Huang , Xu Hou , Siqi Liu , Jiayu Wang , Jing Huang , Li Yin , Enxian Yuan
Catalytic cracking process is an important technology for the efficient utilization of hydrocarbon resources, and the development of novel HZSM-5 catalysts is promising to improve light olefins production. Herein, the effects of ethanol additive and Zr-doped HZSM-5 on n-hexane catalytic cracking were explored and optimized to achieve the high-stable production of light olefins. It was found that n-hexane catalytic cracking over HZSM-5 zeolites at 600 °C exhibited a sharp catalyst deactivation, and the yield of light olefins higher than 20 % was only maintained for 1 h on stream. While, adding ethanol (10 %) into n-hexane and incorporating Zr-doping (1 %) into HZSM-5 significantly improved the catalytic stability at 600 °C, and the yield of light olefins was maintained at a high-stable level of 43.6 %-52.4 % for at least 6 h on stream. Based on the detailed analysis of product distribution, catalyst characterizations and mechanism indexes, it was deduced that adding ethanol and introducing Zr-doping were effective to promote the monomolecular cracking and inhibit the oligomerization and aromatization, which improved alkenes selectivity and light olefins production; meanwhile, the presence of ethanol enhanced the removal of coke deposit, and the presence of ZrO2 protected HZSM-5 structure, which alleviated the deactivation of HZSM-5 catalysts and achieved a high-stable production of light olefins at 600 °C. This work may provide a theoretical basis for the design and preparation of efficient HZSM-5 catalysts to boost light olefins production via coupling hydrocarbon and alcohol cracking.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-12DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2025.120699
Shuai Yang , Changyan Guo , Yanan Niu , Wenchao Tang , Ziren Chen , Yu Xia , Shaofeng Wu , Bin Wang , Yubin Wang , Ablimit Abdukader , Jide Wang , Chenjiang Liu , Yonghong Zhang
The selective oxidation of aryl alcohols to carbonyl compounds is pivotal in organic synthesis, yet suppressing overoxidation and avoiding harmful oxidants remain key challenges. Herein, we report a heterogeneous Pd/Co₃O₄ nanocatalyst for oxidant-free dehydrogenative oxidation of aryl alcohols in water. Structural characterizations confirm uniformly dispersed 10–20 nm nanoparticles with intimate Pd⁰-Co₃O₄ interfacial contact. The catalyst achieves 99 % yield and selectivity for benzyl alcohol-to-benzaldehyde conversion, with a TOF of 629 h⁻¹ , outperforming commercial Pd/C and PdCl₂. It exhibits broad substrate tolerance (47–99 % yields for substituted benzyl alcohols, phenylethanol, etc.) and stable activity over five cycles (91 % yield retention) with negligible Pd leaching (0.02 %). A non-radical mechanism is supported, involving interfacial synergy for O—H cleavage (Co₃O₄) and α-C—H activation/hydride transfer (Pd⁰). Gram-scale synthesis (60 % yield) validates practicality, presenting a sustainable catalytic system aligned with green chemistry.
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