ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(3), С. 1232 - 1242
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2024
Machine
learning
(ML),
when
used
synergistically
with
atomistic
simulations,
has
recently
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
accelerated
catalyst
discovery.
However,
the
application
of
these
techniques
been
limited
by
lack
interpretable
and
transferable
ML
models.
In
this
work,
we
propose
curriculum-based
training
(CBT)
philosophy
to
systematically
develop
reactive
machine
potentials
(rMLPs)
high-throughput
screening
zeolite
catalysts.
Our
CBT
approach
combines
several
different
types
calculations
gradually
teach
model
about
relevant
regions
potential
energy
surface.
The
resulting
rMLPs
are
accurate,
transferable,
interpretable.
We
further
demonstrate
effectiveness
exhaustively
thousands
[CuOCu]2+
sites
across
hundreds
Cu-zeolites
industrially
methane
activation
reaction.
Specifically,
large-scale
analysis
entire
International
Zeolite
Association
(IZA)
database
identifies
set
previously
unexplored
zeolites
(i.e.,
MEI,
ATN,
EWO,
CAS)
that
show
highest
ensemble-averaged
rates
[CuOCu]2+-catalyzed
activation.
believe
can
be
generally
applied
other
zeolite-catalyzed
reactions
and,
subsequently,
heterogeneous
Thus,
represents
an
important
step
toward
overcoming
long-standing
barriers
within
computational
catalysis
community.
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
123(9), С. 6359 - 6411
Опубликована: Дек. 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.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(25)
Опубликована: Апрель 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,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
145(10), С. 5888 - 5898
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2023
The
selective
oxidation
of
CH4
in
the
aqueous
phase
to
produce
valuable
chemicals
has
attracted
considerable
attention
due
its
mild
reaction
conditions
and
simple
process.
As
most
widely
studied
catalyst
for
this
reaction,
Fe-ZSM-5
demonstrates
high
intrinsic
activity
selectivity;
however,
prepared
using
conventional
methods
a
limited
number
active
Fe
sites,
resulting
low
conversion
per
unit
mass
catalyst.
This
study
reports
facile
organic-template-free
synthesis
strategy
that
enables
incorporation
more
into
zeolite
framework
with
higher
dispersion
degree
compared
methods.
Because
incorporated
way
is
readily
transformed
isolated
extra-framework
species
under
thermal
treatment,
overall
effect
method
(Fe-HZ5-TF)
3
times
as
many
catalytically
sites
Fe-ZSM-5.
When
used
0.5
M
H2O2
at
75
°C,
Fe-HZ5-TF
produced
C1
oxygenate
yield
109.4
mmol
gcat-1
h-1
(a
HCOOH
selectivity
91.1%),
surpassing
other
catalysts
reported
date.
Spectroscopic
characterization
density
functional
theory
calculations
revealed
are
mononuclear
form
[(H2O)3Fe(IV)═O]2+
bound
Al
pairs
framework.
differs
from
Fe-ZSM-5,
where
binuclear
acts
site.
Analysis
product
evolution
during
suggests
radical-driven
pathway
explain
activation
site
subsequent
oxygenates.
JACS Au,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(1), С. 197 - 215
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2024
A
key
challenge
for
metal-exchanged
zeolites
is
the
determination
of
metal
cation
speciation
and
nuclearity
under
synthesis
reaction
conditions.
Copper-exchanged
zeolites,
which
are
widely
used
in
automotive
emissions
control
potential
catalysts
partial
methane
oxidation,
have
particular
evidenced
a
wide
variety
Cu
structures
that
observed
to
change
with
exposure
conditions,
zeolite
composition,
topology.
Here,
we
develop
predictive
models
CHA,
MOR,
BEA,
AFX,
FER
topologies
using
interatomic
potentials,
quantum
chemical
calculations,
Monte
Carlo
simulations
interrogate
this
vast
configurational
compositional
space.
Model
predictions
rationalize
experimentally
differences
between
Cu-zeolites
wide-body
literature,
including
populations,
structural
variations,
methanol
per
yields.
Our
results
show
both
topological
features
commonly
Al-siting
biases
MOR
increase
population
binuclear
sites,
explaining
small
mononuclear
sites
these
materials
relative
other
such
as
CHA
BEA.
Finally,
machine
learning
classification
model
determine
preference
form
or
at
different
Al
configurations
200
international
database.
reveal
several
extreme
ends
vs
spectrum,
highlighting
synthetic
options
realization
strong
preferences.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
61(18)
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2022
Direct
conversion
of
methane
into
value-added
chemicals,
such
as
methanol
under
mild
conditions,
is
a
promising
route
for
industrial
applications.
In
this
work,
atomically
dispersed
Rh
on
TiO2
suspended
in
an
aqueous
solution
was
used
the
oxidation
to
methanol.
Promoted
by
copper
cations
(as
co-catalyst)
solution,
catalysts
exhibited
high
activity
and
selectivity
production
using
molecular
oxygen
with
presence
carbon
monoxide
at
150
°C
reaction
pressure
31
bar.
Millimole
level
yields
were
reached
higher
than
99
%
Rh/TiO2
promotion
cation.
CO
reductive
agent
generate
H2
from
O,
which
led
formation
O2
through
.
Atomically
activated
C-H
bond
CH4
catalyzed
Copper
maintained
low-valence
state
Rh.
Moreover,
acted
scavenger
suppressing
overoxidation,
thus
leading
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(23)
Опубликована: Апрель 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.
The Chemical Record,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
Abstract
Direct
methane
to
methanol
conversion
is
a
dream
reaction
in
industrial
chemistry,
which
takes
inspiration
from
the
biological
production
catalysed
by
monooxygenase
enzymes
(MMOs).
Over
years,
extensive
studies
have
been
conducted
on
this
topic
bioengineering
MMOs,
and
tailoring
methods
isolate
MMOs
active
form.
Similarly,
remarkable
achievements
noted
other
activation
strategies
such
as
use
of
heterogeneous
catalysts
or
molecular
catalysts.
In
review,
we
outline
metabolism
performed
methanotrophs
detail
latest
advancements
site
structures
catalytic
mechanisms
both
types
MMOs.
Also,
recent
progress
bioinspired
approaches
using
various
catalysts,
especially
first‐row
transition
metal
zeolites
mechanistic
insights
are
discussed.
addition,
complexes
“Periana
catalyst”
for
through
methyl
ester
formation
presence
strong
acids
also
detailed.
Compared
zeolites‐mediated
field,
utilisation
application
still
its
nascent
phase
further
research
required
overcome
limitations
these
effectively.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
144(42), С. 19305 - 19316
Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2022
The
direct
conversion
of
methane
to
methanol
would
have
a
wide
reaching
environmental
and
industrial
impact.
Copper-containing
zeolites
can
perform
this
reaction
at
low
temperatures
pressures
previously
defined
O