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Exclusive Papers in Environmentally Friendly Catalysis in China

A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Catalysis".

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Prof. Dr. Hongxing Dai

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Department of Environmental Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; environmental catalysis; photocatalysis; methane combustion; VOCs removal
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Prof. Dr. Xiang Wang

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Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
Interests: heterogeneous and industrial catalysis for air pollution control and clean energy transformation; rare earth metal oxide catalysis; structure and reactivity relationship of metal oxides; solid surface structural chemistry
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Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Heilongjiang University), Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; environmental catalysis; NOx removal; VOC removal; catalytic selective hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated aldehyde
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School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; environmental catalysis; photocatalysis; VOC removal
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Kunming Sino-Platinum Catalyst Co. Ltd., Kunming 650106, China
Interests: automobile exhaust catalysis; environmental catalysis; precious metal catalysis

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Dear Colleagues,

China has achieved important advancements in heterogeneous catalysis and photocatalysis, including the development of catalytic materials, environmental remediation, and sustainable energy production. This Special Issue welcomes both review and original research articles on the aspects of heterogeneous catalysis and photocatalysis, with the emphasis being put on fundamental and applied research related to environmentally friendly catalysis in China. Topics include but are not limited to the following:

  • Atmospheric pollutant treatment;
  • Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide;
  • Catalytic combustion of methane;
  • Heterogeneous catalysis for VOC elimination;
  • Selective catalytic reduction of NOx;
  • Photocatalytic organics degradation;
  • Photocatalytic removal of VOCs;
  • Utilization of carbon dioxide;
  • Hydrogen production from photocatalytic wastewater treatment;
  • Catalysts related to the removal of pollutants;
  • New materials for heterogeneously catalyzed or photocatalytic pollutant removal.

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Prof. Dr. Xiang Wang
Prof. Dr. Yujun Zhu
Prof. Dr. Haibao Huang
Dr. Yunkun Zhao
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  • volatile organic compound oxidation 
  • selective catalytic reduction 
  • organics total oxidation 
  • atmosphere pollutant purification 
  • pollution abatement 
  • photocatalytic organics degradation 
  • methane combustion 
  • carbon monoxide oxidation 
  • NOx removal 
  • carbon dioxide utilization 
  • photocatalytic hydrogen production 
  • nanocatalysts

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Exclusive Papers on Environmentally Friendly Catalysis in China
by Hongxing Dai, Xiang Wang, Yujun Zhu, Haibao Huang and Yunkun Zhao
Catalysts 2023, 13(9), 1272; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13091272 - 4 Sep 2023
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With the development of modern industries, environmental pollution has become a serious and urgent issue [...] Full article
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Catalytic Performance and Reaction Mechanisms of Ethyl Acetate Oxidation over the Au–Pd/TiO2 Catalysts
by Minming Bao, Yuxi Liu, Jiguang Deng, Lin Jing, Zhiquan Hou, Zhiwei Wang, Lu Wei, Xiaohui Yu and Hongxing Dai
Catalysts 2023, 13(4), 643; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13040643 - 23 Mar 2023
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The development of efficient and stable catalysts is of great importance for the elimination of volatile organic pollutants (VOCs). In this work, AuPdx nanoparticles (NPs) were loaded on TiO2 through the electrostatic adsorption approach to generate the yAuPdx/TiO [...] Read more.
The development of efficient and stable catalysts is of great importance for the elimination of volatile organic pollutants (VOCs). In this work, AuPdx nanoparticles (NPs) were loaded on TiO2 through the electrostatic adsorption approach to generate the yAuPdx/TiO2 (i.e., 0.35AuPd0.46/TiO2, 0.34AuPd2.09/TiO2, and 0.37AuPd2.72/TiO2; x and y are Pd/Au molar ratio and AuPdx loading, respectively; x = 0.46–2.72; and y = 0.34–0.37 wt%) catalysts, and their catalytic activities for the oxidation of ethyl acetate were determined. The results showed that the 0.37AuPd2.72/TiO2 sample exhibited the best activity (T50% = 217 °C and T90% = 239 °C at SV = 40,000 mL/(g h), Ea = 37 kJ/mol, specific reaction rate at 220 °C = 113.8 µmol/(gPd s), and turnover frequency (TOFNoble metal) at 220 °C = 109.7 × 10−3 s−1). The high catalytic performance of the 0.37AuPd2.72/TiO2 sample was attributed to the good dispersion of AuPd2.72 NPs, the strong redox ability, the large ethyl acetate adsorption capacity, and the strong interaction between AuPdx and TiO2. Acetaldehyde, ethanol, and acetic acid are the main intermediates in the oxidation of ethyl acetate, and the loading of AuPdx NPs effectively reduces the formation of the toxic by-product acetaldehyde. The oxidation of ethyl acetate over the 0.34AuPd2.09/TiO2 sample might occur via the pathway of ethyl acetate → ethanol → acetic acid → acetate → CO2 and H2O. We believe that the obtained results may provide a useful idea for the design of bimetallic catalysts under industrial conditions and for understanding the VOCs oxidation mechanisms. Full article
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Structural Effects of Microcrystalline Cellulose-Derived Carbon Supports on Catalytic Performance of the Pd(OH)2/C Catalysts for the Hydrogenolytic Debenzylation of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane Derivatives
by Yuling Wang, Yun Chen, Xinlei Ding, Jianwei Song, Gaixia Wei, Hengwei Dai, Hanyang Wang, Yadong Liu, Guangmei Bai and Wenge Qiu
Catalysts 2023, 13(3), 637; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13030637 - 22 Mar 2023
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In order to reduce the noble metal palladium dosage in the preparation of CL-20 so as to reduce its production cost, several carbon supports were prepared successfully using the hydrothermal carbonization method in the absence or presence of urea using microcrystalline cellulose (MC) [...] Read more.
In order to reduce the noble metal palladium dosage in the preparation of CL-20 so as to reduce its production cost, several carbon supports were prepared successfully using the hydrothermal carbonization method in the absence or presence of urea using microcrystalline cellulose (MC) as the carbon source, and the corresponding Pd(OH)2/C catalysts were fabricated using the deposition–precipitation method, which showed high activity in the debenzylation reaction of hexabenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane (HBIW) and tetraacetyldibenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane (TADB). It was found that all the catalysts showed a high efficiency in the debenzylation of HBIW, indicating that the structure of the used carbon supports had a limited impact on the catalyst performance in this reaction. On the contrary, the activities of the catalysts in the debenzylation of TADB were quite different. The results of the nitrogen sorption isotherm measurement (BET), scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), element analysis and temperature programmed desorption (TPD), as well as X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS) characterizations of the supports and catalysts, showed that the relatively high activity of Pd/HTC in the debenzylation of TADB was related to the high Pd dispersion and novel mesoporous structure, while the further higher activity and stability of Pd/HTC-N1:1 in the same reaction were related with its high Pd dispersion, high total oxidized Pd species, and high surface pyridinic N contents as well as the eggshell distribution of Pd species on the support. Full article
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Green and Efficient Acquirement of Unsaturated Ether from Direct and Selective Hydrogenation Coupling Unsaturated Aldehyde with Alcohol by Bi-Functional Al-Ni-P Heterogeneous Catalysts
by Yan Xu, Huiqing Zeng, Dan Zhao, Shuhua Wang, Shunmin Ding and Chao Chen
Catalysts 2023, 13(2), 439; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13020439 - 18 Feb 2023
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In view of the industrial importance of high-grade unsaturated ether (UE) and the inconvenience of acquiring the compound, herein, a series of low-cost Al-Ni-P catalysts in robust AlPO4/Ni2P structure possessing novel bi-functional catalytic features (hydrogenation activation and acid catalysis) [...] Read more.
In view of the industrial importance of high-grade unsaturated ether (UE) and the inconvenience of acquiring the compound, herein, a series of low-cost Al-Ni-P catalysts in robust AlPO4/Ni2P structure possessing novel bi-functional catalytic features (hydrogenation activation and acid catalysis) were innovated, and testified to be efficient for directly synthesizing UE with a superior yield up to 97% from the selective hydrogenation coupling carbonyl of unsaturated aldehyde (cinnamaldehyde or citral) with C1–C5 primary or secondary alcohol under 0.1 MPa H2 and 393 K. The integrated advantages of high efficiency, green manner and convenient operation of the present heterogeneous catalytic system gave the system potential for feasibly harvesting high-grade unsaturated ether in related fine chemical synthesis networks. Full article
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Methane Dry Reforming over Ni/NiO Supported on Ce-, Zr-, and Al-Modified Y2O3 for Hydrogen Production
by Zijian Chen, Lei Mao, Xiuzhong Fang, Xianglan Xu, Junwei Xu and Xiang Wang
Catalysts 2023, 13(2), 430; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13020430 - 16 Feb 2023
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In this work, Ce, Zr, and Al are used to promote Y2O3 as supports for Ni/NiO, with the expectation to obtain more efficient catalysts for DRM reaction. XRD and Raman results have testified that all the three cations have been [...] Read more.
In this work, Ce, Zr, and Al are used to promote Y2O3 as supports for Ni/NiO, with the expectation to obtain more efficient catalysts for DRM reaction. XRD and Raman results have testified that all the three cations have been doped into the lattice of Y2O3 to form a solid solution structure, thus obtaining supports with decreased crystallinity and improved surface areas. As a result, all the modified catalysts display evidently improved reaction performance. The Ni–support interaction of the modified catalysts is enhanced in comparison with the unmodified catalyst, thus having improved Ni dispersion. Moreover, the modified catalysts have improved alkalinity, which is beneficial to activate CO2 and enhance the activity. In addition, it is found that all the modified catalysts possess a richer amount of surface active oxygen species (O2δ− and O2−), which is critical to eliminate carbon depositions. It is believed that the interaction of these factors is responsible for the enhanced DRM performance of the modified catalysts. In situ DRIFTS results have confirmed that the addition of the secondary metals can improve the DRM activity of the catalyst by accelerating the conversion of formate intermediate species. Full article
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Development of Quinary Layered Double Hydroxide-Derived High-Entropy Oxides for Toluene Catalytic Removal
by Tianshan Xue, Yiping Wang, Li Yang, Zhe Li, Yanshan Gao and Qiang Wang
Catalysts 2023, 13(1), 119; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13010119 - 5 Jan 2023
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In this work, a novel method for the preparation of high-entropy oxides (HEO) was successfully developed using multivariate composition layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as precursor. Thermal treatment over 600 °C led to the complete transformation of LDHs to single spinel phase HEOs. The [...] Read more.
In this work, a novel method for the preparation of high-entropy oxides (HEO) was successfully developed using multivariate composition layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as precursor. Thermal treatment over 600 °C led to the complete transformation of LDHs to single spinel phase HEOs. The performance of the obtained HEO catalysts in the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) was studied with the catalytic oxidation of toluene as the probe reaction. The optimized HEO-600 catalyst showed impressive activity and stability over toluene catalytic oxidation, which resulted from the vast quantity of surface oxygen vacancies and the relative variable metal valence. The T50 and T90 values of HEO-600 were 246 and 254 °C, and the T90 value only presented a slight increase to 265 °C after a 10-cycle test. This work developed a simple way to obtain HEO materials and provide technical support for the application of HEO catalysts for VOCs removal. Full article
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Enhanced Catalytic Performance and Sulfur Dioxide Resistance of Reduced Graphene Oxide-Promoted MnO2 Nanorods-Supported Pt Nanoparticles for Benzene Oxidation
by Dan Zhang, Qing Ye, Ning Dong, Wenjin Wang, Yang Xiao and Hongxing Dai
Catalysts 2022, 12(11), 1426; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12111426 - 13 Nov 2022
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The reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-promoted α-MnO2 nanorods-supported Pt (xPt-yrGO/α-MnO2, x = 0.93 wt%, y = 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 wt%) nanocatalysts were prepared using a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-protected reduction method. After an appropriate [...] Read more.
The reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-promoted α-MnO2 nanorods-supported Pt (xPt-yrGO/α-MnO2, x = 0.93 wt%, y = 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 wt%) nanocatalysts were prepared using a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-protected reduction method. After an appropriate loading of Pt on α-MnO2, the strong metal–support interaction between Pt and α-MnO2 was beneficial for an increase in catalytic activity. The simultaneous addition of rGO to α-MnO2 not only provided a more amount of benzene adsorption sites, but also acted as an electron transfer channel to accelerate charge migration, thus further improving catalytic activity of α-MnO2. Among all of the catalyst samples, 0.94Pt-1.0rGO/α-MnO2 showed the best catalytic performance with 90% benzene conversion at 160 °C and a gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 60,000 mL/(g h), which was better than that over the other Pt-based catalysts. The results of in situ DRIFTS characterization revealed that phenol, benzoquinone, and carboxylate species were the intermediates and eventually oxidized to CO2 and H2O. When sulfur dioxide was present, catalytic activity of α-MnO2 decreased due to the formation of manganese sulfate that blocked the active sites, while the loading of Pt and rGO hindered the chemisorption of SO2 and prevented the active sites of the catalyst from being poisoned by SO2, thus enhancing sulfur resistance of the catalyst. The 0.94Pt-1.0rGO/α-MnO2 catalyst presented in this work can be considered as a cost-effective and promising catalyst for the oxidative removal of volatile organic compounds. Full article
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Morphology Effects on Structure-Activity Relationship of Pd/Y-ZrO2 Catalysts for Methane Oxidation
by Xiujuan Zhang, Tingting Zheng, Jiangli Ma, Chengxiong Wang, Dongxia Yang and Ping Ning
Catalysts 2022, 12(11), 1420; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12111420 - 12 Nov 2022
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Pd/Y-ZrO2 catalysts were prepared by Y-ZrO2 with different morphologies (flower-like, spherical, reticulated, and bulk-specific morphology), which were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis. Activity evaluation and characterization results show that the morphology influences the microstructures of Y-ZrO2 and the chemical states of [...] Read more.
Pd/Y-ZrO2 catalysts were prepared by Y-ZrO2 with different morphologies (flower-like, spherical, reticulated, and bulk-specific morphology), which were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis. Activity evaluation and characterization results show that the morphology influences the microstructures of Y-ZrO2 and the chemical states of active Pd species, thus affecting the activity of methane oxidation. Bulk Pd/Y-ZrO2 exhibits the best CH4 oxidation activity and thermal stability due to the block shape exposed (101) surface, and the single tetragonal phase structure maintained after high-temperature aging. The relatively large-sized Pd particles and Pd0 jointly promote the catalytic oxidation of CH4. Full article
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PdPty/V2O5-TiO2: Highly Active Catalysts with Good Moisture- and Sulfur Dioxide-Resistant Performance in Toluene Oxidation
by Jingjing Sun, Yuxi Liu, Jiguang Deng, Lin Jing, Minming Bao, Qinpei Sun, Linlin Li, Linke Wu, Xiuqing Hao and Hongxing Dai
Catalysts 2022, 12(11), 1302; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12111302 - 24 Oct 2022
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Catalytic performance and moisture and sulfur dioxide resistance are important for a catalyst used for the oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Supported noble metals are active for VOC oxidation, but they are easily deactivated by water and sulfur dioxide. Hence, it is [...] Read more.
Catalytic performance and moisture and sulfur dioxide resistance are important for a catalyst used for the oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Supported noble metals are active for VOC oxidation, but they are easily deactivated by water and sulfur dioxide. Hence, it is highly desired to develop a catalyst with high performance and good moisture and sulfur dioxide resistance in the oxidation of VOCs. In this work, we first adopted the hydrothermal method to synthesize a V2O5-TiO2 composite support, and then employed the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-protecting NaBH4 reduction strategy to fabricate xPdPty/V2O5-TiO2 catalysts (x and y are the PdPty loading (0.41, 0.46, and 0.49 wt%) and Pt/Pd molar ratio (2.10, 0.85, and 0.44), respectively; the corresponding catalysts are denoted as 0.46PdPt2.10/V2O5-TiO2, 0.41PdPt0.85/V2O5-TiO2, and 0.49PdPt0.44/V2O5-TiO2). Among all the samples, 0.46PdPt2.10/V2O5-TiO2 exhibited the best catalytic activity for toluene oxidation (T50% = 220 °C and T90% = 245 °C at a space velocity of 40,000 mL/(g h), apparent activation energy (Ea) = 45 kJ/mol), specific reaction rate at 230 °C = 98.6 μmol/(gPt s), and turnover frequency (TOFNoble metal) at 230 °C = 142.2 × 10−3 s−1. The good catalytic performance of 0.46PdPt2.10/V2O5-TiO2 was associated with its well-dispersed PdPt2.10 nanoparticles, high adsorbed oxygen species concentration, good redox ability, large toluene adsorption capacity, and strong interaction between PdPty and V2O5-TiO2. No significant changes in toluene conversion were detected when 5.0 vol% H2O or 50 ppm SO2 was introduced to the reaction system. According to the characterization results, we can realize that vanadium is the main site for SO2 adsorption while PdO is the secondary site for SO2 adsorption, which protects the active Pt site from being poisoned by SO2, thus making the 0.46PdPt2.10/V2O5TiO2 catalyst show good sulfur dioxide resistance. Full article
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Synthesis of Durian-like TiO2@CdS Core-Shell Structure and Study on H2 Generation Properties
by Dongping Li, Zeheng Chen, Xin Wang, Zhenhong Zhong, Chunjun Chen and Mengling Wu
Catalysts 2022, 12(10), 1211; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12101211 - 11 Oct 2022
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Novel durian-like TiO2@CdS core-shell particles were synthesized through a solvothermal method in ethylenediamine solution and the obtained nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopic (TEM) techniques. It can be seen from the [...] Read more.
Novel durian-like TiO2@CdS core-shell particles were synthesized through a solvothermal method in ethylenediamine solution and the obtained nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopic (TEM) techniques. It can be seen from the characterization that the synthesized core-shell structured particles show uniform size. The possible formation mechanism of TiO2@CdS core-shell particles is also presented schematically. CdS grows on the TiO2 surface in the form of nanorods, turning the TiO2@CdS composite particles into durian-like structures. The durian-like TiO2@CdS core-shell particles prepared in the experiment can overcome the disadvantages of TiO2 and CdS, respectively. They not only produce a higher yield of H2 than pure TiO2; the durian-like TiO2@CdS nanostructures formed at 180 °C for 16 h produced 2.5 times as much H2 as did TiO2, also showing enhanced stability as compared with pure CdS. Full article
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Nitrogen-Doped Pitch-Based Activated Carbon Fibers with Multi-Dimensional Metal Nanoparticle Distribution for the Effective Removal of NO
by Shengkai Chang, Zhuo Han, Jianxiao Yang, Xuli Chen, Jiahao Liu, Yue Liu and Jun Li
Catalysts 2022, 12(10), 1192; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12101192 - 8 Oct 2022
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The design of catalytic materials for NOX removal by the selective catalytic reduction with NH3 (NH3-SCR) has been a focus of research in the field of waste gas treatment. In this work, pitch-based activated carbon fibers (ACFs) were impregnated [...] Read more.
The design of catalytic materials for NOX removal by the selective catalytic reduction with NH3 (NH3-SCR) has been a focus of research in the field of waste gas treatment. In this work, pitch-based activated carbon fibers (ACFs) were impregnated with copper nitrate and cerium nitrate, and then the ACFs that were loaded with bimetallic nanoparticles (ACF@Cu/Ce) were obtained after the pyrolyzation and reduction were performed. Moreover, the ACF@Cu/Ce were furtherly treated through the chemical vapor deposition and NH3 activation, through which the N-doped carbon nanofibers (N-CNFs) were grown on the surface of the ACFs. Thus, the catalytic material with a multi-dimensional metal nanoparticle distribution and nitrogen-rich network structure, namely the N-CNF/ACF@Cu/Ce, was constructed. In the NH3-SCR reaction, the NO conversion of the N-CNF/ACF@Cu/Ce could be maintained at about 72~81% in a wide temperature window of 295~495 °C, which enabled the N-CNF/ACF@Cu/Ce to meet the requirements of the practical applications. Full article
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Effect of Morphology-Dependent Oxygen Vacancies of CeO2 on the Catalytic Oxidation of Toluene
by Ahmed Ismail, Muhammad Zahid, Boren Hu, Adnan Khan, Nauman Ali and Yujun Zhu
Catalysts 2022, 12(9), 1034; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12091034 - 11 Sep 2022
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Catalytic oxidation is regarded as an effective, economical, and practical approach to remove volatile organic compounds such as important air pollutants. CeO2 catalysts with different morphologies exhibit different oxygen vacancies content, which plays a vital role in oxidation reaction. Herein, three distinct [...] Read more.
Catalytic oxidation is regarded as an effective, economical, and practical approach to remove volatile organic compounds such as important air pollutants. CeO2 catalysts with different morphologies exhibit different oxygen vacancies content, which plays a vital role in oxidation reaction. Herein, three distinct morphologies of CeO2 i.e., shuttle (CeO2 (S)), nanorod (CeO2 (R)), and nanoparticle (CeO2 (P)), were successfully fabricated by the SEM and TEM results, and investigated for toluene catalytic oxidation. The various characterizations showed that the CeO2 (S) catalyst exhibited a larger surface area along with higher surface oxygen vacancies in contrast to CeO2 (R) and CeO2 (P), which is responsible for its excellent toluene catalytic oxidation. The 90% toluene conversion temperature at 225 °C over CeO2 (S) was less than that over CeO2 (R) (283 °C) and CeO2 (P) (360 °C). In addition, CeO2 (S) showed a greater reaction rate (14.37 × 10−2 μmol∙g−1∙s−1), TOFov (4.8 × 10−4∙s−1) at 190 °C and lower activation energy value (67.4 kJ/mol). Furthermore, the CeO2 (S) also displayed good recyclability, long-term activity stability, and good tolerance to water. As a result, CeO2 (S) is considered a good candidate to remove toluene. Full article
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Solid-State Synthesis of ZnO/ZnS Photocatalyst with Efficient Organic Pollutant Degradation Performance
by Xuekun Jin, Jianjun Chen, Fengjuan Chen, Haiming Duan, Ziyu Wang and Junhua Li
Catalysts 2022, 12(9), 981; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12090981 - 31 Aug 2022
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To improve the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers in ZnS, constructing a ZnS-based heterostructure with ZnO is assessed to be an efficient strategy, and a ZnO/ZnS photocatalyst was prepared by a solid-phase approach, and the structure and morphology were systematically studied. The ZnO/ZnS [...] Read more.
To improve the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers in ZnS, constructing a ZnS-based heterostructure with ZnO is assessed to be an efficient strategy, and a ZnO/ZnS photocatalyst was prepared by a solid-phase approach, and the structure and morphology were systematically studied. The ZnO/ZnS photocatalyst showed excellent photocatalytic properties on methyl orange, rhodamine B and tetracycline under UV light irradiation, indicating that the photocatalyst exhibited efficient broad-spectrum photocatalytic performance. Compared with ZnS, the degradation rates of ZnO/ZnS photocatalysts for methyl orange, rhodamine B and tetracycline under UV light increased from 21%, 9% and 32% to 96%, 94% and 93%, respectively, higher than the reported ZnO/ZnS composites synthesized by a novel wet chemical route, attributing to the improvement of light absorption ability and the effective separation of carriers. In addition, the influence of the sacrificial agent on the reaction system was investigated, and the synergistic mechanism of ZnO and ZnS in the catalytic process was analyzed according to the fluorescence spectra, photocurrent and first-principles calculation results, and a possible catalytic mechanism was put forward. Full article
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Research Progress on Sulfur Deactivation and Regeneration over Cu-CHA Zeolite Catalyst
by Jiangli Ma, Shiying Chang, Fei Yu, Huilong Lai and Yunkun Zhao
Catalysts 2022, 12(12), 1499; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12121499 - 23 Nov 2022
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Benefiting from the exceptional selective catalytic reduction of NOx with ammonia (NH3-SCR) activity, excellent N2 selectivity, and superior hydrothermal durability, the Cu2+-exchanged zeolite catalyst with a chabazite structure (Cu-CHA) has been considered the predominant SCR catalyst in nitrogen [...] Read more.
Benefiting from the exceptional selective catalytic reduction of NOx with ammonia (NH3-SCR) activity, excellent N2 selectivity, and superior hydrothermal durability, the Cu2+-exchanged zeolite catalyst with a chabazite structure (Cu-CHA) has been considered the predominant SCR catalyst in nitrogen oxide (NOx) abatement. However, sulfur poisoning remains one of the most significant deterrents to the catalyst in real applications. This review summarizes the NH3-SCR reaction mechanism on Cu-CHA, including the active sites and the nature of hydrothermal aging resistance. On the basis of the NH3-SCR reaction mechanism, the review gives a comprehensive summary of sulfate species, sulfate loading, emitted gaseous composition, and the impact of exposure temperature/time on Cu-CHA. The nature of the regeneration of sulfated catalysts is also covered in this review. The review gives a valuable summary of new insights into the matching between the design of NH3-SCR activity and sulfur resistance, highlighting the opportunities and challenges presented by Cu-CHA. Guidance for future sulfur poisoning diagnosis, effective regeneration strategies, and a design for an efficient catalyst for the aftertreatment system (ATS) are proposed to minimize the deterioration of NOx abatement in the future. Finally, we call for more attention to be paid to the effects of PO43- and metal co-cations with sulfur in the ATS. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers in Environmentally Friendly Catalysis in China)
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Single-Atom Catalysts: Preparation and Applications in Environmental Catalysis
by Xiaohui Yu, Jiguang Deng, Yuxi Liu, Lin Jing, Zhiquan Hou, Wenbo Pei and Hongxing Dai
Catalysts 2022, 12(10), 1239; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12101239 - 14 Oct 2022
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Due to the expensive price and the low reserve of noble metals in nature, much attention has been paid to single-atom catalysts (SACs)—especially single-atom noble metal catalysts—owing to their maximum atomic utilization and dispersion. The emergence of SACs greatly decreases the amount of [...] Read more.
Due to the expensive price and the low reserve of noble metals in nature, much attention has been paid to single-atom catalysts (SACs)—especially single-atom noble metal catalysts—owing to their maximum atomic utilization and dispersion. The emergence of SACs greatly decreases the amount of precious metals, improves the catalytic activity, and makes the catalytic process progressively economic and sustainable. However, the most remarkable challenge is the active sites and their stability against migration and aggregation under practical conditions. This review article summarizes the preparation strategies of SACs and their catalytic applications for the oxidation of methane, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the reduction of nitrogen oxides. Furthermore, the perspectives and challenges of SACs in future research and practical applications are proposed. It is envisioned that the results summarized in this review will stimulate the interest of more researchers in developing SACs that are effective in catalyzing the reactions related to the environmental pollution control. Full article
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