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Ye J, Li C, Yao X, Jin M, Wan D. Customizing a Hyperbranched Ligand Confers Supported Platinum Nanoclusters with Unexpected Catalytic Activity toward the Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023. [PMID: 38038684 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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We here show that a dendritic molecule combined with ligand merit confers supported platinum nanoclusters (PtNCs) with unprecedented catalytic performance. Branched polyethylenimine (PEI, Mn = 2000 D) patched on a porous bead is modified with 2-(diphenylphosphino)benzaldehyde (dppb) before being used to mediate a platinum nanoparticle/nanocluster (Pt0). The catalytic activity of Pt0 toward the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) is evaluated from the parameter of Pt-normalized rate constant (kc). Optimization of the dppb level along with transformation of the PEI hydrogens into diol or trimethylammonium groups imparts supported Pt0 unprecedented activity (kc = 19.2 L mmol-1 s-1 and turnover frequency (TOF) = 1041 h-1). The supported Pt0 at an extremely low dosage of 0.1 ppm promotes 98% conversion of 4-NP within minutes and is well recyclable. The striking catalytic activity is attributed to the combination of orthogonal ligand properties such as weak ligand nature, catalyst-activating ability, excellent substrate affinity, and effect on PtNC-size mediation of the ligand.
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- Jingyun Ye
- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 4800 Cao-an Road, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 4800 Cao-an Road, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 4800 Cao-an Road, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 4800 Cao-an Road, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 4800 Cao-an Road, Shanghai 201804, China
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Groppo E, Rojas-Buzo S, Bordiga S. The Role of In Situ/ Operando IR Spectroscopy in Unraveling Adsorbate-Induced Structural Changes in Heterogeneous Catalysis. Chem Rev 2023; 123:12135-12169. [PMID: 37882638 PMCID: PMC10636737 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Heterogeneous catalysts undergo thermal- and/or adsorbate-induced dynamic changes under reaction conditions, which consequently modify their catalytic behavior. Hence, it is increasingly crucial to characterize the properties of a catalyst under reaction conditions through the so-called "operando" approach. Operando IR spectroscopy is probably one of the most ubiquitous and versatile characterization methods in the field of heterogeneous catalysis, but its potential in identifying adsorbate- and thermal-induced phenomena is often overlooked in favor of other less accessible methods, such as XAS spectroscopy and high-resolution microscopy. Without detracting from these techniques, and while aware of the enormous value of a multitechnique approach, the purpose of this Review is to show that IR spectroscopy alone can provide relevant information in this field. This is done by discussing a few selected case studies from our own research experience, which belong to the categories of both "single-site"- and nanoparticle-based catalysts.
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- Elena Groppo
- Department of Chemistry,
NIS Centre and INSTM, University of Torino, via Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry,
NIS Centre and INSTM, University of Torino, via Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry,
NIS Centre and INSTM, University of Torino, via Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy
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Liu H, Qiang S, Wu F, Zhu XD, Liu X, Yu J, Liu YT, Ding B. Scalable Synthesis of Flexible Single-Atom Monolithic Catalysts for High-Efficiency, Durable CO Oxidation at Low Temperature. ACS NANO 2023; 17:19431-19440. [PMID: 37737011 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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The creation of single-atom catalysts in a large-size, high-yield, and stable form represents an important direction for high-efficiency industrial catalysis in the future. Herein, we report a strategy to synthesize flexible single-atom monolithic catalysts (SAMCs) based on the hierarchical 3D assembly of single-atom-loaded oxide ceramic nanofibers. The nanofibers, which can be produced in a continuous and scalable manner, serve as an ideal support for single atoms spontaneously and almost completely exposed at the surface through the Kirkendall effect-enabled in situ ion migration during the spinning process, resulting in both high yield and large loading quantity. Moreover, the hierarchical 3D assembly of these nanofibers into a porous, flexible structure endows the SAMCs with the advantages of sufficient infiltration and oscillation tolerance when faced with high-throughput gaseous media, leading to both high catalytic efficiency and excellent durability. As a proof-of-concept demonstration, a Pt SAMC is synthesized, which exhibits 100% CO oxidation at low temperature (∼170 °C), excellent invariance toward high-frequency (10 Hz) oscillation, and high structural stability from 25 to 300 °C. This work is beneficial for the large-scale production of SAMCs in broad industrial applications.
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- Hualei Liu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Jum’h I, Abu-Safe HH, Ware ME, Qattan IA, Telfah A, Tavares CJ. Surface Atomic Arrangement of Aluminum Ultra-Thin Layers Grown on Si(111). NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:970. [PMID: 36985864 PMCID: PMC10054798 DOI: 10.3390/nano13060970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Surface atomic arrangement and physical properties of aluminum ultrathin layers on c-Si(111)-7 × 7 and hydrogen-terminated c-Si(111)-1 × 1 surfaces deposited using molecular beam epitaxy were investigated. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra were collected in two configurations (take-off angle of 0° and 45°) to precisely determine the surface species. Moreover, 3D atomic force microscopy (AFM) images of the air-exposed samples were acquired to investigate the clustering formations in film structure. The deposition of the Al layers was monitored in situ using a reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED) experiments to confirm the surface crystalline structure of the c-Si(111). The analysis of the RHEED patterns during the growth process suggests the settlement of aluminum atoms in Al(111)-1 × 1 clustered formations on both types of surfaces. The surface electrical conductivity in both configurations was tested against atmospheric oxidation. The results indicate differences in conductivity based on the formation of various alloys on the surface.
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- Inshad Jum’h
- School of Basic Sciences and Humanities, German Jordanian University, Amman 11180, Jordan
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- School of Basic Sciences and Humanities, German Jordanian University, Amman 11180, Jordan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Department of Physics, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften-ISAS-e.V., 44139 Dortmund, Germany
- Nanotechnology Center (NTC), The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Centre of Physics of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-PT), University of Minho, 4804-533 Guimarães, Portugal
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Jašík J, Valtera S, Vaidulych M, Bunian M, Lei Y, Halder A, Tarábková H, Jindra M, Kavan L, Frank O, Bartling S, Vajda Š. Oxidative dehydrogenation of cyclohexene on atomically precise subnanometer Cu 4-nPd n (0 ≤ n ≤ 4) tetramer clusters: the effect of cluster composition and support on performance. Faraday Discuss 2023; 242:70-93. [PMID: 36214279 DOI: 10.1039/d2fd00108j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The pronounced effects of the composition of four-atom monometallic Cu and Pd and bimetallic CuPd clusters and the support on the catalytic activity and selectivity in the oxidative dehydrogenation of cyclohexene are reported. The ultra-nanocrystalline diamond supported clusters are highly active and dominantly produce benzene; some of the mixed clusters also produce cyclohexadiene, which are all clusters with a much suppressed combustion channel. The also highly active TiO2-supported tetramers solely produce benzene, without any combustion to CO2. The selectivity of the zirconia-supported mixed CuPd clusters and the monometallic Cu cluster is entirely different; though they are less active in comparison to clusters with other supports, these clusters produce significant fractions of cyclohexadiene, with their selectivity towards cyclohexadiene gradually increasing with the increasing number of copper atoms in the cluster, reaching about 50% for Cu3Pd1. The zirconia-supported copper tetramer stands out from among all the other tetramers in this reaction, with a selectivity towards cyclohexadiene of 70%, which far exceeds those of all the other cluster-support combinations. The findings from this study indicate a positive effect of copper on the stability of the mixed tetramers and potential new ways of fine-tuning catalyst performance by controlling the composition of the active site and via cluster-support interactions in complex oxidative reactions under the suppression of the undesired combustion of the feed.
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- Juraj Jašík
- Department of Nanocatalysis, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Nanocatalysis, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Nanocatalysis, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama 35899, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama 35899, USA
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- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9600 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Department of Electrochemical Materials, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- Department of Electrochemical Materials, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic.,Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Electrochemical Materials, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- Department of Electrochemical Materials, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT), Albert-Einstein-Strasse 29a, D-18059 Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Nanocatalysis, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic.
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Libeert G, Murugesan R, Guba M, Keijers W, Collienne S, Raes B, Brems S, De Gendt S, Silhanek AV, Höltzl T, Houssa M, Van de Vondel J, Janssens E. Au 3-Decorated graphene as a sensing platform for O 2 adsorption and desorption kinetics. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:12437-12446. [PMID: 35979747 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03076d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The adsorption and desorption kinetics of molecules is of significant fundamental and applied interest. In this paper, we present a new method to quantify the energy barriers for the adsorption and desorption of gas molecules on few-atom clusters, by exploiting reaction induced changes of the doping level of a graphene substrate. The method is illustrated for oxygen adsorption on Au3 clusters. The gold clusters were deposited on a graphene field effect transistor and exposed to O2. From the change in graphene's electronic properties during adsorption, the energy barrier for the adsorption of O2 on Au3 is estimated to be 0.45 eV. Electric current pulses increase the temperature of the graphene strip in a controlled way and provide the required thermal energy for oxygen desorption. The oxygen binding energy on Au3/graphene is found to be 1.03 eV and the activation entropy is 1.4 meV K-1. The experimental values are compared and interpreted on the basis of density functional theory calculations of the adsorption barrier, the binding energy and the activation entropy. The large value of the activation entropy is explained by the hindering effect that the adsorbed O2 has on the fluxional motion of the Au3 cluster.
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- Guillaume Libeert
- Quantum Solid-State Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Semiconductor Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry and MTA-BME Computation driven research group, Budapest, Hungary
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- Quantum Solid-State Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Experimental Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Q-MAT, CESAM, Université de Liege, Sart Tilman, Belgium
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- Quantum Solid-State Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Imec, Leuven, Belgium
- Division of Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Experimental Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Q-MAT, CESAM, Université de Liege, Sart Tilman, Belgium
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- Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry and MTA-BME Computation driven research group, Budapest, Hungary
- Furukawa Electric Institute of Technology Ltd., Budapest, Hungary
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- Semiconductor Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Imec, Leuven, Belgium
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- Quantum Solid-State Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Quantum Solid-State Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Pitzalis E, Psaro R, Evangelisti C. From metal vapor to supported single atoms, clusters and nanoparticles: Recent advances to heterogeneous catalysts. Inorganica Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2021.120782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Negishi Y. Metal-nanocluster Science and Technology: My Personal History and Outlook. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:7569-7594. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cp05689a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Metal nanoclusters (NCs) are among the leading targets in research of nanoscale materials, and elucidation of their properties (science) and development of control techniques (technology) have been continuously studied for...
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Jašik J, Fortunelli A, Vajda S. Exploring the materials space in the smallest particle size range: From heterogeneous catalysis to electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:12083-12115. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cp05677h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ultrasmall clusters of subnanometer size can possess unique and even unexpected physical and chemical propensities which make them interesting in various fields of basic science and for potential applications, such...
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Kawawaki T, Shimizu N, Mitomi Y, Yazaki D, Hossain S, Negishi Y. Supported, ∼1-nm-Sized Platinum Clusters: Controlled Preparation and Enhanced Catalytic Activity. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20210311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Tokuhisa Kawawaki
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 162–8601, Japan
- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 162–8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 162–8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 162–8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 162–8601, Japan
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- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 162–8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 162–8601, Japan
- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 162–8601, Japan
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Sangnier A, Genty E, Iachella M, Sautet P, Raybaud P, Matrat M, Dujardin C, Chizallet C. Thermokinetic and Spectroscopic Mapping of Carbon Monoxide Adsorption on Highly Dispersed Pt/γ-Al 2O 3. ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c04262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Alexis Sangnier
- IFP Energies Nouvelles, Institut Carnot IFPEN Transports Energies, 1 et 4 avenue de Bois-Préau, 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, France
- IFP Energies Nouvelles, Rond-Point de l’Echangeur de Solaize, BP 3, 69360 Solaize, France
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- Univ. Lille, Centrale Lille, CNRS, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181, UCCS, Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Université de Lyon, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, 46 allée d’Italie, 69364 Lyon Cedex 07, France
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- Université de Lyon, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, 46 allée d’Italie, 69364 Lyon Cedex 07, France
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and CNSI, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- IFP Energies Nouvelles, Rond-Point de l’Echangeur de Solaize, BP 3, 69360 Solaize, France
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- IFP Energies Nouvelles, Institut Carnot IFPEN Transports Energies, 1 et 4 avenue de Bois-Préau, 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, France
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- Univ. Lille, Centrale Lille, CNRS, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181, UCCS, Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, F-59000 Lille, France
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- IFP Energies Nouvelles, Rond-Point de l’Echangeur de Solaize, BP 3, 69360 Solaize, France
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Piccolo L. Restructuring effects of the chemical environment in metal nanocatalysis and single-atom catalysis. Catal Today 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2020.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Kawawaki T, Kataoka Y, Hirata M, Iwamatsu Y, Hossain S, Negishi Y. Toward the creation of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts by controlled ligand desorption from atomically precise metal nanoclusters. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2021; 6:409-448. [PMID: 33903861 DOI: 10.1039/d1nh00046b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Ligand-protected metal nanoclusters controlled by atomic accuracy (i. e. atomically precise metal NCs) have recently attracted considerable attention as active sites in heterogeneous catalysts. Using these atomically precise metal NCs, it becomes possible to create novel heterogeneous catalysts based on a size-specific electronic/geometrical structure of metal NCs and understand the mechanism of the catalytic reaction easily. However, to create high-performance heterogeneous catalysts using atomically precise metal NCs, it is often necessary to remove the ligands from the metal NCs. This review summarizes previous studies on the creation of heterogeneous catalysts using atomically precise metal NCs while focusing on the calcination as a ligand-elimination method. Through this summary, we intend to share state-of-art techniques and knowledge on (1) experimental conditions suitable for creating high-performance heterogeneous catalysts (e.g., support type, metal NC type, ligand type, and calcination temperature), (2) the mechanism of calcination, and (3) the mechanism of catalytic reaction over the created heterogeneous catalyst. We also discuss (4) issues that should be addressed in the future toward the creation of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts using atomically precise metal NCs. The knowledge and issues described in this review are expected to lead to clear design guidelines for the creation of novel heterogeneous catalysts.
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- Tokuhisa Kawawaki
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan. and Photocatalysis International Research Center, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan and Research Institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan. and Photocatalysis International Research Center, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan and Research Institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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Zheng G, Xia J, Chen Z. Thermodynamics and kinetics of the carbothermal reduction of aluminum sulfate. PHOSPHORUS SULFUR 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10426507.2020.1802274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Guangya Zheng
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Rong H, Ji S, Zhang J, Wang D, Li Y. Synthetic strategies of supported atomic clusters for heterogeneous catalysis. Nat Commun 2020; 11:5884. [PMID: 33208740 PMCID: PMC7674434 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19571-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Supported atomic clusters with uniform metal sites and definite low-nuclearity are intermediate states between single-atom catalysts (SACs) and nanoparticles in size. Benefiting from the presence of metal–metal bonds, supported atomic clusters can trigger synergistic effects among every metal atom, which contributes to achieving unique catalytic properties different from SACs and nanoparticles. However, the scalable and precise synthesis and atomic-level insights into the structure–properties relationship of supported atomic clusters is a great challenge. This perspective presents the latest progress of the synthesis of supported atomic clusters, highlights how the structure affects catalytic properties, and discusses the limitations as well as prospects. Supported atomic clusters with precise nuclearity are intermediate states between single-atom catalysts and nanoparticles in size. Here the authors summarize and discuss synthetic strategies of supported atomic clusters with unique catalytic properties for heterogeneous reactions.
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- Hongpan Rong
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Li L, Martirez JMP, Carter EA. Prediction of Highly Selective Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction at Low Overpotential on a Mo-Doped g-GaN Monolayer. ACS Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.0c03140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Lesheng Li
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544-5263, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544-5263, United States
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Hou D, Grajciar L, Nachtigall P, Heard CJ. Origin of the Unusual Stability of Zeolite-Encapsulated Sub-Nanometer Platinum. ACS Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.0c01344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Dianwei Hou
- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Prague 2 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Prague 2 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Prague 2 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Prague 2 128 43, Czech Republic
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Negishi Y, Shimizu N, Funai K, Kaneko R, Wakamatsu K, Harasawa A, Hossain S, Schuster ME, Ozkaya D, Kurashige W, Kawawaki T, Yamazoe S, Nagaoka S. γ-Alumina-supported Pt 17 cluster: controlled loading, geometrical structure, and size-specific catalytic activity for carbon monoxide and propylene oxidation. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:669-678. [PMID: 36133224 PMCID: PMC9417680 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00579j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Although Pt is extensively used as a catalyst to purify automotive exhaust gas, it is desirable to reduce Pt consumption through size reduction because Pt is a rare element and an expensive noble metal. In this study, we successfully loaded a Pt17 cluster on γ-alumina (γ-Al2O3) (Pt17/γ-Al2O3) using [Pt17(CO)12(PPh3)8]Cl n (n = 1, 2) as a precursor. In addition, we demonstrated that Pt is not present in the form of an oxide in Pt17/γ-Al2O3 but instead has a framework structure as a metal cluster. Moreover, we revealed that Pt17/γ-Al2O3 exhibits higher catalytic activity for carbon monoxide and propylene oxidation than γ-Al2O3-supported larger Pt nanoparticles (PtNP/γ-Al2O3) prepared using the conventional impregnation method. Recently, our group discovered a simple method for synthesizing the precursor [Pt17(CO)12(PPh3)8]Cl n . Furthermore, Pt17 is a Pt cluster within the size range associated with high catalytic activity. By combining our established synthesis and loading methods, other groups can conduct further research on Pt17/γ-Al2O3 to explore its catalytic activities in greater depth.
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- Yuichi Negishi
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
- Photocatalysis International Research Center, Tokyo University of Science 2641 Yamazaki, Noda Chiba 278-8510 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court, Sonning Common Reading RG4 9NH UK
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- Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court, Sonning Common Reading RG4 9NH UK
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- Johnson Matthey Japan, G.K. 5123-3, Kitsuregawa, Sakura Tochigi 329-1492 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
- Photocatalysis International Research Center, Tokyo University of Science 2641 Yamazaki, Noda Chiba 278-8510 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University 1-1 Minami-Osawa, Hachioji-shi Tokyo 192-0397 Japan
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- Johnson Matthey Japan, G.K. 5123-3, Kitsuregawa, Sakura Tochigi 329-1492 Japan
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Lu Y, Thompson C, Kunwar D, Datye AK, Karim AM. Origin of the High CO Oxidation Activity on CeO
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Supported Pt Nanoparticles: Weaker Binding of CO or Facile Oxygen Transfer from the Support? ChemCatChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201901848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Yubing Lu
- Department of Chemical Engineering Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 24060 USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 24060 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Center for Micro-Engineered Materials University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Center for Micro-Engineered Materials University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131 USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 24060 USA
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Fukui N, Yasumatsu H. Geometry control of size selected Pt clusters bound to Si substrate surface by cluster impact deposition. J Chem Phys 2019; 151:224309. [PMID: 31837657 DOI: 10.1063/1.5127566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Geometry of platinum clusters, PtN (N = 30-71), supported on a silicon substrate was investigated, aiming to control the geometry. The supported clusters were prepared by the impact of size-selected PtN + onto the substrate at a given collision energy (cluster-impact deposition), and their geometry was observed by means of a scanning-tunneling microscope. Even at the collision energy of 1 eV per Pt atom, sufficiently strong Pt-Si interaction between PtN (N = 30 and 45) and the Si substrate allows them to be supported as close-packed monatomic-layered Pt disks, while at N = 60, multilayered shapes exist besides the monatomic-layered shape, the fraction of which increases at N = 71. When the collision energy is increased, Si atoms located at the interface between the cluster and Si substrate dissolve into the cluster, and with further increase in the collision energy, the Pt-Si cluster is partially implanted into the substrate. The transition in the shape of the supported clusters with the collision energy and the cluster size was explained according to the deformation of the clusters and the substrate surface by the cluster impact. It is proposed that the momentum of PtN + per its cross section is a good index to control the geometry in the case of strong cluster-support interaction such as Pt and Si.
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- Nobuyuki Fukui
- East Tokyo Laboratory, Genesis Research Institute, Inc., 717-86 Futamata, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0001, Japan
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- Cluster Research Laboratory, Toyota Technological Institute: in East Tokyo Laboratory, Genesis Research Institute, Inc., 717-86 Futamata, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0001, Japan
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Liu X, Yang J, Shen G, Shen M, Zhao Y, Cho K, Shan B, Chen R. Tuning the structure of bifunctional Pt/SmMn 2O 5 interfaces for promoted low-temperature CO oxidation activity. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:8150-8159. [PMID: 30762853 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr09054h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The interfacial structure of metal-oxide composite catalysts plays a vital role in heterogeneous catalysis, which is crucial to the adsorption and activation of reactants. Herein, the interfacial effects of bare and Fe/Co/Ni doped SmMn2O5 mullite oxide supported Pt clusters on CO oxidation have been investigated by first-principles based microkinetics analysis. A robust formation of Pt/Mn2 trimer structures is demonstrated at the bifunctional interfaces irrespective of the Ptn cluster's size, which can provide spatially separated sites for CO adsorption and O2 dissociation. The binding strength of CO at the interfacial Pt sites is in the optimal range due to the charge transfer from Pt clusters to oxide, while the strong polarization of Mn2 dimers induced by Pt clusters with stable three-dimensional morphologies can lower the energy barrier of O2 dissociation. Based on the microkinetics analysis, the O2 dissociation is the rate-determining step in the full CO oxidation cycle, and the introduction of Mn-Fe hetero-dimers at the interface is predicted to further enhance the low temperature CO oxidation activity of Pt/SmMn2O5 catalysts.
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- Xiao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology and School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Dessal C, Sangnier A, Chizallet C, Dujardin C, Morfin F, Rousset JL, Aouine M, Bugnet M, Afanasiev P, Piccolo L. Atmosphere-dependent stability and mobility of catalytic Pt single atoms and clusters on γ-Al 2O 3. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:6897-6904. [PMID: 30912782 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr01641d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Atomically dispersed metals promise the ultimate catalytic efficiency, but their stabilization onto suitable supports remains challenging owing to their aggregation tendency. Focusing on the industrially-relevant Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst, in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy and environmental scanning transmission electron microscopy allow us to monitor the stabilization of Pt single atoms under O2 atmosphere, as well as their aggregation into mobile reduced subnanometric clusters under H2. Density functional theory calculations reveal that oxygen from the gas phase directly contributes to metal-support adhesion, maximal for single Pt atoms, whereas hydrogen only adsorbs on Pt, and thereby leads to Pt clustering. Finally, Pt cluster mobility is shown to be activated at low temperature and high H2 pressure. Our results highlight the crucial importance of the reactive atmosphere on the stability of single-atom versus cluster catalysts.
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- Caroline Dessal
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard - Lyon 1, CNRS, IRCELYON - UMR 5256, 2 Avenue Albert Einstein, F-69626 Villeurbanne Cedex, France.
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Du Y, Sheng H, Astruc D, Zhu M. Atomically Precise Noble Metal Nanoclusters as Efficient Catalysts: A Bridge between Structure and Properties. Chem Rev 2019; 120:526-622. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 526] [Impact Index Per Article: 105.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Yuanxin Du
- Department of Chemistry and Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Université de Bordeaux, ISM, UMR CNRS 5255, Talence 33405 Cedex, France
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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Barcaro G, Fortunelli A. 2D oxides on metal materials: concepts, status, and perspectives. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2019; 21:11510-11536. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cp00972h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Two-dimensional oxide-on-metal materials: concepts, methods, and link to technological applications, with 5 subtopics: structural motifs, robustness, catalysis, ternaries, and nanopatterning.
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Nigam S, Majumder C. Single atom alloy catalyst for SO 3 decomposition: enhancement of platinum catalyst's performance by Ag atom embedding. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:20599-20610. [PMID: 30277248 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr05179h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Recently, single atom alloy catalysts (SAA) have shown improved catalytic activity in numerous catalytic reactions. However, to date, single atom alloy (SAA) catalyst is not available for SO3 decomposition reaction, which is a key reactions in the hydrogen economy. Using state of the art density functional theory, we report a novel single Ag atom alloy Pt catalyst in the sub-nanometer length scale (AgPt9@Al2O3) showing superior catalytic behavior for SO3 decomposition. It was found that alloying the alumina-supported platinum nanocluster with a single Ag atom lowers the activation barrier for S-O bond breaking by more than 50% in comparison with the pristine platinum counterpart. Activation barrier for AgPt9@Al2O3 catalyst is 0.52 eV, which is the lowest of any platinum based catalyst reported so far. At variance with pure Pt10@Al2O3, which tries to detach from the support during decomposition reaction, single atom alloy (SAA) nanocluster AgPt9@Al2O3 enhances binding with support, thus strengthening sintering resistance. Notably, influence of single Ag atom is also observed at larger length scale, i.e., at Pt(111) slab, where single Ag atom substituted surface Ag1Pt(111) shows ∼30% reduction in activation barrier in contrast to a pristine surface. Single Ag atom works in bifunctional mode as it not only reduces the activation barrier, but also simultaneously weakly adsorbs the reaction product SO2, signifying relatively easier desorption and better recyclability. Deeper location of silver d-electrons and lesser electronegativity of silver is responsible for the better performance of single Ag atom alloyed Pt catalyst. We strongly believe that these remarkable results will open new avenues for future designing and fabrication of cost-effective catalysts for SO3 decomposition.
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- Sandeep Nigam
- Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India-400094.
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CO Oxidation Promoted by a Pt4/TiO2 Catalyst: Role of Lattice Oxygen at the Metal/Oxide Interface. Catal Letters 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-018-2610-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Active Sites in Heterogeneous Catalytic Reaction on Metal and Metal Oxide: Theory and Practice. Catalysts 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/catal8100478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Active sites play an essential role in heterogeneous catalysis and largely determine the reaction properties. Yet identification and study of the active sites remain challenging owing to their dynamic behaviors during catalysis process and issues with current characterization techniques. This article provides a short review of research progresses in active sites of metal and metal oxide catalysts, which covers the past achievements, current research status, and perspectives in this research field. In particular, the concepts and theories of active sites are introduced. Major experimental and computational approaches that are used in active site study are summarized, with their applications and limitations being discussed. An outlook of future research direction in both experimental and computational catalysis research is provided.
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Zeng Z, Wen M, Yu B, Ye G, Huo X, Lu Y, Chen J. Polydopamine Induced in-Situ Formation of Metallic Nanoparticles in Confined Microchannels of Porous Membrane as Flexible Catalytic Reactor. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:14735-14743. [PMID: 29652474 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b02231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Oxidant-regulated polymerization of dopamine was exploited, for the first time, for effective surface engineering of the well-defined cylindrical pores of nuclear track-etched membranes (NTEMs) to develop novel catalytic membrane reactor. First, in the presence of a strong oxidant, controlled synthesis of polydopamine (PDA) with tunable particle size was achieved, allowing a homogeneous deposition to the confined pore channels of NTEMs. The PDA interfaces rich in catechol and amine groups provided enhanced hydrophilicity to promote mass transport across the membrane and abundant nucleation sites for formation and stabilization of metallic nanoparticles (NPs). In-situ reductive growth of multiple metallic NPs, including Pd, Ag, and Au, was then achieved inside the cylindrical pores of NTEMs. Using the functionalized membrane as a catalytic reactor, efficient reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) was demonstrated in a flow-through mode. Moreover, after dissolution removal of the NTEMs, self-sustained one-dimensional (1D) PDA/M (M = Pd, Ag, or Au) hybrid nanotubes (NTs), with determined aspect ratio and a length reaching up to 10 μm, were obtained for catalysis of 4-NP in a batch reaction mode. This study established a facile and versatile method, by rational tuning of the polymerization behavior of dopamine, for effective modification of confined microscale/nanoscale cavities with different surface characteristics. The integration of PDA chemistry with NTEMs would provide more opportunities for development of novel catalytic membrane reactors as well as for the tailored synthesis of functional 1D nanotubes for broadened applications.
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- Elisa Jimenez-Izal
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
- Kimika Fakultatea, Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) and Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), 20080 Donostia, Euskadi, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
- California NanoSystems Institute, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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Liu L, Corma A. Metal Catalysts for Heterogeneous Catalysis: From Single Atoms to Nanoclusters and Nanoparticles. Chem Rev 2018; 118:4981-5079. [PMID: 29658707 PMCID: PMC6061779 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.7b00776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1794] [Impact Index Per Article: 299.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Metal species with
different size (single atoms, nanoclusters,
and nanoparticles) show different catalytic behavior for various heterogeneous
catalytic reactions. It has been shown in the literature that many
factors including the particle size, shape, chemical composition,
metal–support interaction, and metal–reactant/solvent
interaction can have significant influences on the catalytic properties
of metal catalysts. The recent developments of well-controlled synthesis
methodologies and advanced characterization tools allow one to correlate
the relationships at the molecular level. In this Review, the electronic
and geometric structures of single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles
will be discussed. Furthermore, we will summarize the catalytic applications
of single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles for different types
of reactions, including CO oxidation, selective oxidation, selective
hydrogenation, organic reactions, electrocatalytic, and photocatalytic
reactions. We will compare the results obtained from different systems
and try to give a picture on how different types of metal species
work in different reactions and give perspectives on the future directions
toward better understanding of the catalytic behavior of different
metal entities (single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles) in
a unifying manner.
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- Lichen Liu
- Instituto de Tecnología Química , Universitat Politécnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (UPV-CSIC) , Avenida de los Naranjos s/n , 46022 Valencia , España
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- Instituto de Tecnología Química , Universitat Politécnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (UPV-CSIC) , Avenida de los Naranjos s/n , 46022 Valencia , España
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Zhai H, Alexandrova AN. Local Fluxionality of Surface-Deposited Cluster Catalysts: The Case of Pt 7 on Al 2O 3. J Phys Chem Lett 2018; 9:1696-1702. [PMID: 29551071 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.8b00379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Subnano surface-supported catalytic clusters can be generally characterized by many low-energy isomers accessible at elevated temperatures of catalysis. The most stable isomer may not be the most catalytically active. Additionally, isomers may interconvert across barriers, i.e., exhibit fluxionality, during catalysis. To study the big picture of the cluster fluxional behavior, we model such a process as isomerization graph using bipartite matching algorithm, harmonic transition state theory, and paralleled nudged elastic band method. All the minimal energy paths form a minimum spanning tree (MST) of the original graph. Detailed inspection shows that, at temperatures typical for catalysis, the cluster geometry changes frequently within several regions in the MST, while transition across regions is less likely. As a further confirmation, the structural similarity analysis was additionally performed based on molecular dynamics trajectories. This local fluxionality picture provides a new perspective on understanding finite-temperate catalytic processes.
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- Huanchen Zhai
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of California, Los Angeles , Los Angeles , California 90095 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of California, Los Angeles , Los Angeles , California 90095 , United States
- California NanoSystems Institute , Los Angeles , California 90095 , United States
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Halder A, Curtiss LA, Fortunelli A, Vajda S. Perspective: Size selected clusters for catalysis and electrochemistry. J Chem Phys 2018; 148:110901. [DOI: 10.1063/1.5020301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Avik Halder
- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, USA
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- CNR-ICCOM, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Materials and Process Simulation Center, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125, USA
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- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, USA
- Institute for Molecular Engineering, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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Liu X, Tang Y, Shen M, Li W, Chu S, Shan B, Chen R. Bifunctional CO oxidation over Mn-mullite anchored Pt sub-nanoclusters via atomic layer deposition. Chem Sci 2018; 9:2469-2473. [PMID: 29732122 PMCID: PMC5909126 DOI: 10.1039/c7sc05486f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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CO oxidation is a widely used model system for understanding fundamental aspects of heterogeneous catalysis. While platinum (Pt) continues to be a reference material for CO oxidation catalysis, poisoning of Pt catalysts presents a critical issue that blocks reaction sites and impedes subsequent reaction steps. Fabrication of CO poison-free Pt catalysts remains a great challenge due to its CO-philic nature. Herein, we report a Pt based catalyst to effectively tackle CO poisoning by tightly anchoring Pt sub-nanoclusters onto Mn-mullite oxide (SmMn2O5) via atomic layer deposition. Superior CO oxidation activity has been observed with a significantly lowered light-off temperature and apparent activation energy. In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy analysis, oxygen isotope experiments and density functional theory calculations confirm that the low-temperature activity originates from active oxygen atom sources at the bifunctional interface structure.
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- Xiao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology , School of Mechanical Science and Engineering , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430074 , Hubei , People's Republic of China .
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die and Mould Technology , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430074 , Hubei , People's Republic of China .
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , People's Republic of China
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- General Motors Global Research and Development , Chemical Sciences and Materials Systems Lab , 3500 Mound Road , Warren , Michigan 48090 , USA
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- Institute of High Energy Physics , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die and Mould Technology , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430074 , Hubei , People's Republic of China .
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology , School of Mechanical Science and Engineering , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430074 , Hubei , People's Republic of China .
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Wang Z, Yu Z, Zhao J. Computational screening of a single transition metal atom supported on the C2N monolayer for electrochemical ammonia synthesis. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2018; 20:12835-12844. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cp01215f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The single Mo atom supported by C2N layer is an effective electrocatalyst for NH3 synthesis from N2.
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- Zhongxu Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Normal University
- Harbin
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangtze Normal University
- Chongqing
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Normal University
- Harbin
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Negreiros FR, Halder A, Yin C, Singh A, Barcaro G, Sementa L, Tyo EC, Pellin MJ, Bartling S, Meiwes‐Broer K, Seifert S, Sen P, Nigam S, Majumder C, Fukui N, Yasumatsu H, Vajda S, Fortunelli A. Bimetallic Ag‐Pt Sub‐nanometer Supported Clusters as Highly Efficient and Robust Oxidation Catalysts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017; 57:1209-1213. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201709784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Materials Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL USA
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- Materials Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL USA
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- Harish-Chandra Research Institute, HBNI Chhatnag Road Jhunsi Allahabad 211019 India
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- CNR-ICCOM & IPCF, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Pisa Italy
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- Materials Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL USA
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- Materials Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL USA
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- X-ray Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL USA
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- Harish-Chandra Research Institute, HBNI Chhatnag Road Jhunsi Allahabad 211019 India
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- Chemistry Division Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Trombay Mumbai- 400 085 India
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- Chemistry Division Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Trombay Mumbai- 400 085 India
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- East Tokyo Laboratory Genesis Research Institute, Inc. Ichikawa Chiba 272-0001 Japan
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- Cluster Research Laboratory Toyota Technological Institute: in, East Tokyo Laboratory, Genesis Research Institute, Inc. Ichikawa Chiba 272-0001 Japan
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- Materials Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL USA
- Nanoscience and Technology Division Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL USA
- Institute for Molecular Engineering University of Chicago Chicago IL USA
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- CNR-ICCOM & IPCF, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Pisa Italy
- Materials and Process Simulation Center California Institute of Technology Pasadena CA USA
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Negreiros FR, Halder A, Yin C, Singh A, Barcaro G, Sementa L, Tyo EC, Pellin MJ, Bartling S, Meiwes-Broer KH, Seifert S, Sen P, Nigam S, Majumder C, Fukui N, Yasumatsu H, Vajda S, Fortunelli A. Bimetallic Ag-Pt Sub-nanometer Supported Clusters as Highly Efficient and Robust Oxidation Catalysts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201709784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Avik Halder
- Materials Science Division; Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont IL USA
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- Materials Science Division; Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont IL USA
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- Harish-Chandra Research Institute, HBNI; Chhatnag Road Jhunsi Allahabad 211019 India
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- CNR-ICCOM & IPCF, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Pisa Italy
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- CNR-ICCOM & IPCF, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Pisa Italy
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- Materials Science Division; Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont IL USA
| | - Michael J. Pellin
- Materials Science Division; Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont IL USA
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- X-ray Science Division; Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont IL USA
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- Harish-Chandra Research Institute, HBNI; Chhatnag Road Jhunsi Allahabad 211019 India
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- Chemistry Division; Bhabha Atomic Research Centre; Trombay Mumbai- 400 085 India
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- Chemistry Division; Bhabha Atomic Research Centre; Trombay Mumbai- 400 085 India
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- East Tokyo Laboratory; Genesis Research Institute, Inc.; Ichikawa Chiba 272-0001 Japan
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- Cluster Research Laboratory; Toyota Technological Institute: in, East Tokyo Laboratory, Genesis Research Institute, Inc. Ichikawa; Chiba 272-0001 Japan
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- Materials Science Division; Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont IL USA
- Nanoscience and Technology Division; Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont IL USA
- Institute for Molecular Engineering; University of Chicago; Chicago IL USA
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- CNR-ICCOM & IPCF, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Pisa Italy
- Materials and Process Simulation Center; California Institute of Technology; Pasadena CA USA
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Nigam S, Majumder C. ORR viability of alumina-supported platinum nanocluster: exploring oxidation behaviour by DFT. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2017; 19:19308-19315. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cp04029f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Despite abundant use of alumina-supported platinum nanoclusters as catalyst for various chemical reactions, their potential as an ORR catalyst is yet to be explored. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the viability of alumina supported platinum clusters as ORR catalysts.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sandeep Nigam
- Chemistry Division
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- Mumbai
- India
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