Influence of particles alloying on the performances of Pt-Ru/CNT catalysts for selective hydrogenation

Jacques Teddy, Andrea Falqui, Anna Corrias, Daniela Carta, Pierre Lecante, Iann Gerber, Philippe Serp*

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Abstract

The influence of PtRu bimetallic particle size and composition on cinnamaldehyde selective hydrogenation has been investigated for the first time using well-defined catalysts based on carbon nanotubes support. Very high selectivity towards cinnamyl alcohol together with high activity have been obtained provided a high temperature treatment of the catalyst is performed. HRTEM, WAXS and EXAFS analyses permit us to conclude that the remarkable influence of this high temperature treatment on both activity and selectivity arises from different phenomena. First, a particle size and a structural effect have been evidence that permits to increase the selectivity. WAXS and EXAFS point the formation of alloyed PtRu nanoparticles. Second, the heat treatment allows the removal of oxygenated groups from CNT surface. This may increase the cinnamaldehyde adsorption capacity and decrease the activation barrier for diffusion of substrate and product on the CNT surface, thus contributing to an increase in the activity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)59-70
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Catalysis
Volume278
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 14 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bimetallic catalysts
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Platinum-ruthenium
  • Selective hydrogenation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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