The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
126(20), P. 8720 - 8733
Published: May 12, 2022
Cu/SSZ-13
is
the
current
state-of-the-art
catalyst
for
selective
catalytic
reduction
of
NOx
with
NH3
(NH3-SCR)
in
diesel
after-treatment
systems.
Recent
investigations
under
situ
or
operando
conditions
yielded
rich
molecular
level
understanding
about
dynamic
transformations
Cu
sites
during
reactions.
However,
aiming
at
distinction
two
SCR-active
species
this
catalyst,
that
is,
Z2CuII
and
ZCuIIOH,
are
still
scarce.
Herein,
we
apply
UV–vis
spectroscopic
studies
combined
theoretical
calculations
to
investigate
SCR-relevant
low
temperatures.
We
demonstrate
presence
O2,
isolated
ZCuIIOH
readily
transform
into
a
double
O-bridged
dicopper
Cu–Cu
distance
3.37
Å,
whereas
cannot
undergo
such
transformation.
In
addition,
displays
stronger
activity
than
both
by
NO
oxidation
bidentate
nitrates.
Despite
these
differences,
exhibit
similar
features
NH3-SCR
conditions.
These
findings
spectroscopy
powerful
tool
be
used
provide
information
on
mechanism
rational
design
catalysts.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 3050 - 3059
Published: Feb. 25, 2020
Abstract
The
selective
catalytic
reduction
of
NO
with
ammonia
(NH
3
−SCR)
catalyzed
by
Cu−CHA
zeolites
is
thoroughly
investigated
using
in
situ
spectroscopic
experiments
combined
on‐line
mass
spectroscopy
(MS)
under
steady‐state
NH
−SCR
conditions
and
transient
for
Cu(II)/Cu(I)
redox
cycles.
Quantitative
analysis
the
XANES
spectra
show
that
‐coordinated
Cu(II)
species
dominant
Cu
at
low
temperatures
(100–150
°C).
At
higher
temperatures,
[Cu(NH
)
2
]
+
complex
coexist,
possibly
because
rate
Cu(II)→Cu(I)
step
comparable
to
Cu(I)→Cu(II)
oxidation
step.
In
XANES,
IR/MS,
UV‐vis/MS
on
half
cycle
demonstrate
occurs
via
reaction
‐liganded
yield
N
H
O.
For
cycle,
Cu(I)
10
%
O
200
°C
indicate
an
increased
density
CHA
zeolite
exhibits
a
rate.
UV‐vis
reoxidation
different
mixtures
oxidant
feed
gas
key
role
cycle.
It
suggested
only
as
oxidant,
high
promotes
SCR
activity
enhancing
oxidative
activation
during
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(1)
Published: Oct. 8, 2021
Electrochromic
devices
(ECDs)
have
emerged
as
a
unique
class
of
optoelectronic
for
the
development
smart
windows.
However,
current
ECDs
typically
suffer
from
low
coloration
efficiency
(CE)
and
high
energy
consumption,
which
thus
hindered
their
practical
applications,
especially
components
in
solar-powered
EC
Here,
high-performance
with
fully
crystalline
viologen-immobilized
2D
polymer
(V2DP)
thin
film
color-switching
layer
is
demonstrated.
The
density
vertically
oriented
pore
channels
(pore
size
≈
4.5
nm;
5.8
×
1016
m-2
)
synthetic
V2DP
enables
utilization
redox-active
viologen
moieties
benefits
Li+
ion
diffusion/transport.
As
result,
as-fabricated
achieve
rapid
switching
speed
(coloration,
2.8
s;
bleaching,
1.2
s),
CE
(989
cm2
C-1
),
consumption
(21.1
µW
cm-2
).
Moreover,
it
managed
to
fabricate
transmission-tunable,
self-sustainable
window
prototypes
by
integrating
transparent
solar
cells.
This
work
sheds
light
on
designing
electroactive
polymers
molecular
precision
optoelectronics
paves
route
toward
developing
self-powered
windows
offset
electricity
buildings.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(19), P. 7531 - 7540
Published: May 10, 2021
Using
UV-vis
and
resonance
Raman
spectroscopy,
we
identify
a
[Cu2O]2+
active
site
in
O2
N2O
activated
Cu-CHA
that
reacts
with
methane
to
form
methanol
at
low
temperature.
The
Cu-O-Cu
angle
(120°)
is
smaller
than
for
the
core
on
Cu-MFI
(140°),
its
coordination
geometry
zeolite
lattice
different.
Site-selective
kinetics
obtained
by
operando
show
more
reactive
Cu-MFI.
From
DFT
calculations,
find
increased
reactivity
of
direct
reflection
strong
[Cu2OH]2+
bond
formed
along
H
atom
abstraction
reaction
coordinate.
A
systematic
evaluation
these
cores
reveals
higher
O-H
strength
due
relative
orientation
two
planes
coordinating
bidentate
O-Al-O
T-sites
connect
lattice.
This
work
our
earlier
study
(
J.
Am.
Chem.
Soc,
2018,
140,
9236-9243)
elucidates
how
constraints
can
influence
reactivity.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 5060 - 5076
Published: April 14, 2022
Zeolites
and
metal-zeolites
are
a
class
of
porous
materials
that
have
been
widely
utilized
in
industry.
So
far,
several
fundamental
questions
relating
to
the
dynamic
evolution
zeolite
framework
metal-zeolite
interface
remain
unanswered.
Contrary
classical
view
zeolites
as
static,
rigid,
changeless
material,
atoms
foreign
metals
can
dynamically
interconvert
under
pretreatment
or
reaction
conditions,
making
it
difficult
identify
real
active
centers
mechanisms.
With
development
characterization
techniques
theoretical
calculations,
more
profound
understanding
at
atomic
scale
has
achieved.
This
critical
Review
will
feature
recent
progress
metal-zeolites,
mainly
focusing
on
T–O–T
bonds
breaking
formation,
metal
valence
state
transformation,
phase
evolution,
migration.
We
compare
these
proposed
mechanisms
analyze
their
suitability
distinct
experimental
conditions.
highlight
identification
sites
catalytic
mechanism
should
be
cautious
consider
Finally,
we
summarize
usages
limitations
different
characteristic
techniques,
propose
some
future
research
directions
about
hope
bridge
gaps
between
knowledge
achieved
characterizations
nature
guide
zeolite-based
synthesis,
modification,
application.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(23)
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
In
the
past,
Cu‐oxo
or
‐hydroxy
clusters
hosted
in
zeolites
have
been
suggested
to
enable
selective
conversion
of
methane
methanol,
but
impact
active
site's
stoichiometry
and
structure
on
methanol
production
is
still
poorly
understood.
Herein,
we
apply
theoretical
modeling
conjunction
with
experiments
study
these
two
factors
partial
oxidation
Cu‐exchanged
zeolite
SSZ‐13.
Phase
diagrams
developed
from
first‐principles
suggest
that
Cu‐hydroxy
dimers
are
stabilized
when
O
2
N
used
activate
catalyst,
respectively.
We
confirm
predictions
experimentally
determine
a
stepwise
process,
can
convert
twice
as
much
compared
Cu‐hydroxyl
dimers.
Our
models
rationalize
how
Cu‐di‐oxo
up
molecules
while
Cu‐di‐hydroxyl
only
one
molecule
per
catalytic
cycle.
These
findings
imply
Cu
clusters,
at
least
oxo
group
hydroxyl
groups
needed
This
simple
structure–activity
relationship
allows
intuitively
understand
potential
small
oxygenated
hydroxylated
transition
metal
methanol.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(20), P. 12333 - 12339
Published: Oct. 8, 2020
The
key
reactive
sites
in
the
selective
catalytic
reduction
(SCR)
of
NO
using
ammonia
(NH3–SCR)
are
Cu(II)/Cu(I)
ammine
complexes
encapsulated
within
zeolite
catalysts.
reaction
intermediate
important
CuI
→
CuII
reoxidation
step
has
been
proposed
as
dicopper
species.
However,
obtaining
definitive
spectroscopic
probe
for
under
NH3–SCR
remains
a
quite
challenging
subject.
Here
we
report
evidence
efficient
generation
over
Cu-ion-exchanged
zeolites.
state
Cu
ion
condition
was
analyzed
fiber-optic
UV–vis–NIR
spectroscopy;
distinct
fingerprint
(μ–η2:η2-peroxo)dicopper(II)
detected.
Our
assignment
rationalized
by
density
functional
theory
calculations.
intensity
fingerprints
dimeric
copper
much
higher
than
expected
from
previous
reports,
and
it
also
found
that
such
is
observable
only
conditions.
This
finding
strongly
supports
previously
suggested
dynamic
contributions
to
catalysis.