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Barbosa FF, Tavares JE, Albuquerque ADR, Morales Torres MA, Rodríguez-Castellón E, Pergher SBC, Braga TP. Catalytic dehydration of glycerol over Cu-Fe-Al-based oxides: understanding changes in active sites throughout the reaction. RSC Adv 2023; 13:31182-31200. [PMID: 37881763 PMCID: PMC10594406 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05454c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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The glycerol conversion into acetol using Fe, Al and Cu-based oxides was investigated. XRD results indicate the formation of nanosized particles with high phase dispersion, however, Raman, Mössbauer, 27Al NMR and XPS spectroscopies suggest the presence of iron(iii) oxide, Al2O3 and CuO phases. The FTIR with pyridine adsorption revealed high Lewis acidity. The TPR profile showed the reduction temperature range for the Fe3+ and Cu2+ sites, indicating the suitable condition for pretreatment. The N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms indicated the presence of micro-mesopores with interesting textural properties and specific area varying between 71 and 220 m2 g-1, while the porous morphology was observed by SEM and TEM images. The optimized catalytic tests showed glycerol conversion of 60% and acetol selectivity of 92% with 17% of coke according to TG profile. The recycling tests confirmed the efficiency of the solid, reaching 28% conversion and 91% acetol selectivity after four reuses and, after reactivation in an oxidizing atmosphere, the catalytic performance obtained results close to the second reuse. The interaction between the different Lewis acid sites involved in the mechanisms for the acetol and coke formation on the catalyst surface is discussed. The charge distribution represented by colors which indicates the acid-base surface was evaluated by a simple theoretical-computational study based on the DFT approach. The synergy between the active sites indicates that the presence of Cu0/Cu+ drastically increases the acetol selectivity which is a more important characteristic than the high Lewis acidity of Fen+ and Al3+.
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- Felipe Fernandes Barbosa
- Laboratório de Peneiras Moleculares, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte 59078-970 Natal RN Brazil +55-84-3342-2323
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte 59078-970 Natal RN Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Cristalografía y Mineralogía, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga 29071 Málaga Spain
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- Laboratório de Peneiras Moleculares, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte 59078-970 Natal RN Brazil +55-84-3342-2323
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- Laboratório de Peneiras Moleculares, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte 59078-970 Natal RN Brazil +55-84-3342-2323
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Matveeva VG, Bronstein LM. Design of Bifunctional Nanocatalysts Based on Zeolites for Biomass Processing. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2274. [PMID: 37630859 PMCID: PMC10458776 DOI: 10.3390/nano13162274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Bifunctional catalysts consisting of metal-containing nanoparticles (NPs) and zeolite supports have received considerable attention due to their excellent catalytic properties in numerous reactions, including direct (biomass is a substrate) and indirect (platform chemical is a substrate) biomass processing. In this short review, we discuss major approaches to the preparation of NPs in zeolites, concentrating on methods that allow for the best interplay (synergy) between metal and acid sites, which is normally achieved for small NPs well-distributed through zeolite. We focus on the modification of zeolites to provide structural integrity and controlled acidity, which can be accomplished by the incorporation of certain metal ions or elements. The other modification avenue is the adjustment of zeolite morphology, including the creation of numerous defects for the NP entrapment and designed hierarchical porosity for improved mass transfer. In this review, we also provide examples of synergy between metal and acid sites and emphasize that without density functional theory calculations, many assumptions about the interactions between active sites remain unvalidated. Finally, we describe the most interesting examples of direct and indirect biomass (waste) processing for the last five years.
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- Valentina G. Matveeva
- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Standardization, Tver State Technical University, 22 A. Nikitina St., 170026 Tver, Russia;
- Regional Technological Centre, Tver State University, Zhelyabova St., 33, 170100 Tver, Russia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Standardization, Tver State Technical University, 22 A. Nikitina St., 170026 Tver, Russia;
- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Av., Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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Lu T, Xu CC. New Trends in Catalytic Conversion of Glycerol. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13040701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Glycerol is the core byproduct in the production of biodiesel [...]
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- Tianliang Lu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University, 1151 Richmond St., London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada
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Fernandes Barbosa F, Pinheiro Braga T. Catalytic Conversion of Glycerol to Acetol and Acrolein Using Metal Oxides: Surface Reactions, Prospects and Challenges. ChemCatChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202200950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Felipe Fernandes Barbosa
- Instituto de Química Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Laboratório de Peneiras Moleculares (LABPEMOL) 59078-970 Natal Brazil
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- Instituto de Química Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Laboratório de Peneiras Moleculares (LABPEMOL) 59078-970 Natal Brazil
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Hydrogen Production with In Situ CO2 Capture at High and Medium Temperatures Using Solid Sorbents. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15114039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hydrogen is a versatile vector for heat and power, mobility, and stationary applications. Steam methane reforming and coal gasification have been, until now, the main technologies for H2 production, and in the shorter term may remain due to the current costs of green H2. To minimize the carbon footprint of these technologies, the capture of CO2 emitted is a priority. The in situ capture of CO2 during the reforming and gasification processes, or even during the syngas upgrade by water–gas shift (WGS) reaction, is especially profitable since it contributes to an additional production of H2. This includes biomass gasification processes, where CO2 capture can also contribute to negative emissions. In the sorption-enhanced processes, the WGS reaction and the CO2 capture occur simultaneously, the selection of suitable CO2 sorbents, i.e., with high activity and stability, being a crucial aspect for their success. This review identifies and describes the solid sorbents with more potential for in situ CO2 capture at high and medium temperatures, i.e., Ca- or alkali-based sorbents, and Mg-based sorbents, respectively. The effects of temperature, steam and pressure on sorbents’ performance and H2 production during the sorption-enhanced processes are discussed, as well as the influence of catalyst–sorbent arrangement, i.e., hybrid/mixed or sequential configuration.
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Polyphenolic esters (PEs) are valuable chemical compounds that display a wide spectrum of activities (e.g., anti-oxidative effects). As a result, their production through catalytic routes is an attractive field of research. The present review aims to discuss recent studies from the literature regarding the catalytic production of PEs from biomass feedstocks, namely, naturally occurred polyphenolic compounds. Several synthetic approaches are reported in the literature, mainly bio-catalysis and to a lesser extent acid catalysis. Immobilized lipases (e.g., Novozym 435) are the preferred enzymes thanks to their high reactivity, selectivity and reusability. Acid catalysis is principally investigated for the esterification of polyphenolic acids with fatty alcohols and/or glycerol, using both homogeneous (p-toluensulfonic acid, sulfonic acid and ionic liquids) and heterogeneous (strongly acidic cation exchange resins) catalysts. Based on the reviewed publications, we propose some suggestions to improve the synthesis of PEs with the aim of increasing the greenness of the overall production process. In fact, much more attention should be paid to the use of new and efficient acid catalysts and their reuse for multiple reaction cycles.
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Zhang S, Pan H, Huang J, Li Y, Zhang H. A Highly Effective Biomass-Derived Solid Acid Catalyst for Biodiesel Synthesis Through Esterification. Front Chem 2022; 10:882235. [PMID: 35372280 PMCID: PMC8965869 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.882235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Efficient valorization of renewable liquid biomass for biodiesel production using the desirable biomass-based catalysts is being deemed to be an environmentally friendly process. Herein, a highly active biomass-based solid acid catalyst (SiO2@Cs-SO3H) with renewable chitosan as raw material through sulfonation procedure under the relatively mild condition was successfully manufactured. The SiO2@Cs-SO3H catalyst was systematically characterized, especially with a large specific surface area (21.82 m2/g) and acidity (3.47 mmol/g). The catalytic activity of SiO2@Cs-SO3H was evaluated by esterification of oleic acid (OA) and methanol for biodiesel production. The best biodiesel yield was acquired by Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The optimized reaction conditions were temperature of 92°C, time of 4.1 h, catalyst dosage of 6.8 wt%, and methanol to OA molar ratio of 31.4, respectively. In this case, the optimal experimental biodiesel yield was found to be 98.2%, which was close to that of the predicted value of 98.4%, indicating the good reliability of RSM employed in this study. Furthermore, SiO2@Cs-SO3H also exhibited good reusability in terms of five consecutive recycles with 87.0% biodiesel yield. As such, SiO2@Cs-SO3H can be considered and used as a bio-based sustainable catalyst of high-efficiency for biodiesel production.
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- Songdang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- *Correspondence: Heng Zhang,
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