Propane dehydrogenation over Al2O3 supported Pt nanoparticles: Effect of cerium addition
2014
Ma, Zhanhua | Wang, Jun | Li, Jun | Wang, Ningning | An, Changhua | Sun, Lanyi
The catalyst of Pt nanoparticles loaded on Al2O3 support has been prepared by a facile liquid phase synthesis–ultrasonic vibration method. With propane dehydrogenation as a probe reaction, the influence of promoter cerium (Ce) on the catalyst was investigated by means of transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption–desorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy of CO adsorption, H2-temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR), and catalytic properties for propane dehydrogenation. The results revealed that the Pt nanograins with diameter of 1.6–4.8nm were evenly dispersed on the Ce-containing Al2O3 support. The introduction of a small amount Ce into Pt/Al2O3 results in a bimetallic surface interaction, enhancing the surface reducibility and dispersity of Pt nanoparticles. The study of propane dehydrogenation performance shows that Ce-containing Pt catalyst is more active and less coke deposition than Ce-free Pt/Al2O3 counterpart. This study can provide an insight into the design and development of new Pt-based catalyst, especially for the improvement of catalytic activity and stability towards alkane dehydrogenation.
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