ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 1797 - 1807
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Au
nanoparticles
supported
on
the
exterior
surface
of
ZSM-5
zeolite
(Au/ZSM-5)
have
shown
ability
to
partially
oxidize
methane
methanol
and
acetic
acid.
However,
further
improvements
catalyst
activity
are
required.
This
study
investigates
effect
modifying
acidic
properties
support
through
a
desilication–recrystallization
(DR)
process
Au/ZSM-5
catalysts
toward
oxidation.
A
DR
treatment
24
h
leads
50%
higher
oxygenate
yield
compared
analogous
prepared
using
untreated
support.
Characterization
solid-state
27Al
NMR
FTIR
adsorption
pyridine
2,4,6-trimethylpyridine
reveals
that
induces
framework
dealumination
redistribution
Brønsted
acid
sites
external
surface.
Two-dimensional
MQMAS
identifies
coordinated
Al
surface,
correlating
with
yield.
These
help
stabilize
nanoparticles,
enhancing
stability
for
partial
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
123(9), P. 6039 - 6106
Published: Sept. 1, 2022
Zeolites
with
ordered
microporous
systems,
distinct
framework
topologies,
good
spatial
nanoconfinement
effects,
and
superior
(hydro)thermal
stability
are
an
ideal
scaffold
for
planting
diverse
active
metal
species,
including
single
sites,
clusters,
nanoparticles
in
the
framework-associated
sites
extra-framework
positions,
thus
affording
metal-in-zeolite
catalysts
outstanding
activity,
unique
shape
selectivity,
enhanced
recyclability
processes
of
Brønsted
acid-,
Lewis
metal-catalyzed
reactions.
Especially,
thanks
to
advances
zeolite
synthesis
characterization
techniques
recent
years,
zeolite-confined
(denoted
as
metal@zeolite
composites)
have
experienced
rapid
development
heterogeneous
catalysis,
owing
combination
merits
both
intrinsic
properties.
In
this
review,
we
will
present
developments
strategies
incorporating
tailoring
zeolites
advanced
identification
location,
distribution,
coordination
environment
species
zeolites.
Furthermore,
catalytic
applications
demonstrated,
emphasis
on
composites
hydrogenation,
dehydrogenation,
oxidation
Finally,
point
out
current
challenges
future
perspectives
precise
synthesis,
atomic
level
identification,
practical
application
catalyst
system.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: May 25, 2022
Methane
(CH4)
oxidation
to
high
value
chemicals
under
mild
conditions
through
photocatalysis
is
a
sustainable
and
appealing
pathway,
nevertheless
confronting
the
critical
issues
regarding
both
conversion
selectivity.
Herein,
visible
irradiation
(420
nm),
synergy
of
palladium
(Pd)
atom
cocatalyst
oxygen
vacancies
(OVs)
on
In2O3
nanorods
enables
superior
photocatalytic
CH4
activation
by
O2.
The
optimized
catalyst
reaches
ca.
100
μmol
h-1
C1
oxygenates,
with
selectivity
primary
products
(CH3OH
CH3OOH)
up
82.5%.
Mechanism
investigation
elucidates
that
such
induced
dedicated
function
Pd
single
atoms
boosting
hole
electron
transfer,
respectively.
O2
proven
be
only
source
for
CH3OH
production,
while
H2O
acts
as
promoter
efficient
·OH
production
facilitates
product
desorption
indicated
DFT
modeling.
This
work
thus
provides
new
understandings
simultaneous
regulation
activity
cocatalysts
vacancies.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
123(9), P. 6359 - 6411
Published: Dec. 2, 2022
The
direct
transformation
of
methane
to
methanol
remains
a
significant
challenge
for
operation
at
larger
scale.
Central
this
is
the
low
reactivity
conditions
that
can
facilitate
product
recovery.
This
review
discusses
issue
through
examination
several
promising
routes
and
an
evaluation
performance
targets
are
required
develop
process
We
explore
methods
currently
used,
emergence
active
heterogeneous
catalysts
their
design
reaction
mechanisms
provide
critical
perspective
on
future
operation.
Initial
experiments
discussed
where
identification
gas
phase
radical
chemistry
limited
further
development
by
approach.
Subsequently,
new
class
catalytic
materials
based
natural
systems
such
as
iron
or
copper
containing
zeolites
were
explored
milder
conditions.
key
issues
these
technologies
conversion
often
overoxidation
products.
Despite
this,
interest
high
in
wider
appeal
effective
route
products
from
C–H
activation,
particularly
with
need
transition
net
carbon
zero
renewable
sources
exciting.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 8557 - 8618
Published: May 31, 2022
Direct
conversion
of
methane
(CH4)
to
C1–2
liquid
oxygenates
is
a
captivating
approach
lock
carbons
in
transportable
value-added
chemicals,
while
reducing
global
warming.
Existing
approaches
utilizing
the
transformation
CH4
fuel
via
tandemized
steam
reforming
and
Fischer–Tropsch
synthesis
are
energy
capital
intensive.
Chemocatalytic
partial
oxidation
remains
challenging
due
negligible
electron
affinity,
poor
C–H
bond
polarizability,
high
activation
barrier.
Transition-metal
stoichiometric
catalysts
harsh
oxidants
reaction
conditions
perform
poorly
with
randomized
product
distribution.
Paradoxically,
which
active
enough
break
also
promote
overoxidation,
resulting
CO2
generation
reduced
carbon
balance.
Developing
can
bonds
selectively
make
useful
chemicals
at
mild
vital
commercialization.
Single
atom
(SACs)
specifically
coordinated
metal
centers
on
support
have
displayed
intrigued
reactivity
selectivity
for
oxidation.
SACs
significantly
reduce
induced
electrostatic
polarization
facilitate
accelerated
rate
low
temperature.
The
distinct
metal–support
interaction
stabilize
intermediate
prevent
overoxidation
products.
present
review
accounts
recent
progress
field
selective
oxygenates.
chemical
nature
catalytic
sites,
effects
interaction,
stabilization
species
minimize
thoroughly
discussed
forward-looking
perspective
improve
performance.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
122(18), P. 14275 - 14345
Published: Aug. 10, 2022
Zeolite
chemistry
and
catalysis
are
expected
to
play
a
decisive
role
in
the
next
decade(s)
build
more
decentralized
renewable
feedstock-dependent
sustainable
society
owing
increased
scrutiny
over
carbon
emissions.
Therefore,
lack
of
fundamental
mechanistic
understanding
these
processes
is
critical
"technical
bottleneck"
that
must
be
eliminated
maximize
economic
value
minimize
waste.
We
have
identified,
considering
this
objective,
related
first-generation
reaction
intermediates
(i.e.,
carbocations,
radicals,
carbenes,
ketenes,
carbanions)
zeolite
highly
underdeveloped
or
undervalued
compared
other
streams
(e.g.,
homogeneous
catalysis).
This
limitation
can
often
attributed
technological
restrictions
detect
such
"short-lived
reactive"
at
interface
(gas-solid/solid-liquid);
however,
recent
rise
sophisticated
spectroscopic/analytical
techniques
(including
under
situ/operando
conditions)
modern
data
analysis
methods
collectively
compete
unravel
impact
organic
intermediates.
comprehensive
review
summarizes
state-of-the-art
evaluates
their
existing
challenges
future
prospects,
contribute
significantly
"circular
economy"
initiatives.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(25)
Published: April 4, 2023
Precise
determination
of
the
structure-property
relationship
zeolite-based
metal
catalysts
is
critical
for
development
toward
practical
applications.
However,
scarcity
real-space
imaging
low-atomic-number
(LAN)
materials
due
to
electron-beam
sensitivity
zeolites
has
led
continuous
debates
regarding
exact
LAN
configurations.
Here,
a
low-damage
high-angle
annular
dark-field
scanning
transmission
electron
microscopy
(HAADF-STEM)
technique
employed
direct
visualization
and
(Cu)
species
in
ZSM-5
zeolite
frameworks.
The
structures
Cu
are
revealed
based
on
evidence
also
proved
by
complementary
spectroscopy
results.
correlation
between
characteristic
size
Cu/ZSM-5
their
oxidation
methane
methanol
reaction
properties
unveiled.
As
result,
mono-Cu
stably
anchored
Al
pairs
inside
channels
identified
as
key
structure
higher
C1
oxygenates
yield
selectivity
methane.
Meanwhile,
local
topological
flexibility
rigid
frameworks
induced
agglomeration
revealed.
This
work
exemplifies
combination
characterization
serves
complete
arsenal
revealing
relationships
supported
metal-zeolite
catalysts.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(24), P. 13169 - 13180
Published: June 6, 2023
Direct
selective
oxidation
of
methane
(DSOM)
to
high
value-added
oxygenates
under
mild
conditions
is
attracting
considerable
interest.
Although
state-of-the-art
supported
metal
catalysts
can
improve
conversion,
it
still
challenging
avoid
the
deep
oxygenates.
Here,
we
develop
a
highly
efficient
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)-supported
single-atom
Ru
catalyst
(Ru1/UiO-66)
for
DSOM
reaction
using
H2O2
as
an
oxidant.
It
endows
nearly
100%
selectivity
and
excellent
turnover
frequency
185.4
h-1
production
The
yield
order
magnitude
higher
than
that
on
UiO-66
alone
several
times
nanoparticles
or
other
conventional
Ru1
catalysts,
which
show
severe
CO2
formation.
Detailed
characterizations
density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
synergistic
effect
between
electron-deficient
site
electron-rich
Zr-oxo
nodes
Ru1/UiO-66.
responsible
activation
CH4
via
resulting
Ru1═O*
species,
while
undertake
formation
oxygenic
radical
species
produce
In
particular,
retrofitted
by
prune
excess
inactive
O2
more
•OH
helping
suppress
over-oxidation