Concerted catalysis of single atom and nanocluster enhances bio-ethanol activation and dehydrogenation
Central South University · National Institute of Clean and Low-Carbon Energy · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract Single atom and nanocluster catalysts are extensively investigated in heterogeneous catalysis due to their high catalytic activity and atomic utilization, while their coexisting properties and potentially synergistic effect are yet to be clarified. Herein, we construct three systems of atomic-scale catalysts ( x Ni/Mo 2 TiAlC 2 , x = 0.5, 1, and 1.5) for bio-ethanol reforming, which correspond to single atoms, single atoms mixed with nanoclusters, and nanoclusters. The respective hydrogen utilization efficiency of mixed-form catalyst increases by 43.7% and 29.3% compared to single atom and nanocluster catalysts. Results demonstrate that the adjacent Ni single atom facilitates electron transfer from Mo…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 17.30
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 49
Authors
7- ZSZhao SunCorresponding
Central South University, National Institute of Clean and Low-Carbon Energy, Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University
- WSWeizhi Shi
Central South University
- LRLouise R. Smith
Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University
- NFNicholas F. Dummer
Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University
- HQHaifeng Qi
Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Topics & keywords
- Nanoclusters
- Dehydrogenation
- Catalysis
- Atom (system on chip)
- Materials science
- Adsorption
- Nanotechnology
- Photochemistry
- Affordable and clean energy