Review on the Catalytic Hydrogenation of Bromate in Water Phase

[EN] The presence of bromate in water sources generates environmental concern due to its toxicity for humans. Diverse technologies, like membranes, ion exchange, chemical reduction, etc., can be employed to treat bromate-polluted water but they produce waste that must be treated. An alternative to these technologies can be the catalytic reduction of bromate to bromide using hydrogen as a reducing agent. In this review, we analyze the research published about this catalytic technology. Specifically, we summarize and discuss about the state of knowledge related to (1) the different metals used as catalysts for the reaction; (2) the influence of the support on the catalytic activity; (3) the characterization of the catalysts; (4) the reaction mechanisms; and (5) the influence of the water composition in the catalytic activity and in the catalyst stability. Based on published papers, we analyze the strength and weaknesses of this technique and the possibilities of using this reaction for the treatment of bromate-polluted water as a sustainable process.This research was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO/FEDER), projects RTI2018-101784-B-I00.Cerrillo, JL.; Palomares Gimeno, AE. (2021). Review on the Catalytic Hydrogenation of Bromate in Water Phase. Catalysts. 11(3):1-18. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11030365S11811

A short review about NOx storage/reduction catalysts based on metal oxides and hydrotalcite-type anionic clays

[EN] The increasing problem of atmospheric pollution by NOx has resulted in stricter regulations on their emissions. NOx storage/reduction (NSR) is considered as efficient catalytic technology to abate lean-burn NOx. A wide variety of catalysts have been extensively examined for this purpose. The use of metal oxides, hydrotalcites and their derivatives as NOx storage/reduction catalysts has been reviewed. Suitable combination particularly the catalytic redox component and the storage component can lead to improved activity in NOx decomposition and capturing under the lean-rich conditionsJablonska, M.; Palomares Gimeno, AE.; Wegrzyn, A.; Chmielarz, L. (2014). A short review about NOx storage/reduction catalysts based on metal oxides and hydrotalcite-type anionic clays. Acta Geodynamica et Geomaterialia. 11(2):175-186. doi:10.13168/AGG.2013.0063S17518611

The Influence of the Support on the Activity of Mn-Fe Catalysts Used for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with Ammonia

[EN] Mono and bimetallic Mn-Fe catalysts supported on different materials were prepared and their catalytic performance in the NH3-SCR of NOx was investigated. It was shown that Mn and Fe have a synergic effect that enhances the activity at low temperature. Nevertheless, the activity of the bimetallic catalysts depends very much on the support selected. The influence of the support on the catalyst activity has been studied using materials with different textural and acid-base properties. Microporous (BEA-zeolite), mesoporous (SBA15 and MCM41) and bulk (metallic oxides) materials with different acidity have been used as supports for the Mn-Fe catalysts. It has been shown that the activity depends on the acidity of the support and on the surface area. Acid sites are necessary for ammonia adsorption and high surface area produces a better dispersion of the active sites resulting in improved redox properties. The best results have been obtained with the catalysts supported on alumina and on beta zeolite. The first one is the most active at low temperatures but it presents some reversible deactivation in the presence of water. The Mn-Fe catalyst supported on beta zeolite is the most active at temperatures higher than 350 degrees C, without any deactivation in the presence of water and with a 100% selectivity towards nitrogen.This research was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO/FEDER), projects RTI2018-101784-B-I00 and RTI2018-101033-B-100 and by Generalitat Valenciana and European Social Fund, the pre doctoral grant ACIF2017.López-Hernández, I.; Mengual Cuquerella, J.; Palomares Gimeno, AE. (2020). The Influence of the Support on the Activity of Mn-Fe Catalysts Used for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with Ammonia. Catalysts. 10(1):1-12. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10010063S112101Gao, F., Tang, X., Yi, H., Zhao, S., Li, C., Li, J., … Meng, X. 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Pt-zeolites as active catalysts for the removal of chlorate in water by hydrogenation reactions

[EN] Catalytic hydrogenation is used to remove chlorate ions from water streams by using platinum catalysts supported on zeolites with different topologies (FAU, BEA, MWW, MFI and MOR), Si/Al ratio and compensating cation. It is observed that there is an important influence of the zeolite characteristics on the catalytic activity. The best results have been obtained with the catalyst supported on zeolites with a high number of acid centres, this is with a low Si/Al ratio and with protons, as counter-cation species compensating aluminium charge. The acid sites favour the interaction of the catalyst with the reactants and influence the neighbouring Pt species improving the redox properties of the catalyst. It is shown that with an adequate number of acid sites it is possible to decrease the metal content, keeping the same catalytic activity, by increasing the metal dispersion. The highest activity is obtained with an acidic FAU zeolite, with low Si/Al ratio and 1 wt% of Pt added by ion exchange. This catalyst is able to simultaneously reduce chlorate and chlorite ions and chlorate and bromate ions indicating that it is a multifunctional catalyst that can be utilized for removing different pollutants in water.The authors are grateful for the financial support by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (CEX2021-001230-S grant funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033, and TED2021-131715B-I00 grant funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by "ERDF A way of making Europe " by the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR) . Financial support by the Generalitat Valenciana (Prometeo 2021/077) is also acknowledged. A. Pla-Hernandez thanks Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation for the pre-doctoral grant PRE2019-088100, associated with the project RTI2018-101784-B-I00.Plá-Hernandez, A.; Rey Garcia, F.; Palomares Gimeno, AE. (2024). Pt-zeolites as active catalysts for the removal of chlorate in water by hydrogenation reactions. Catalysis Today. 429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2023.11446142

NOx selective catalytic reduction at high temperatures with mixed oxides derived from layered double hydroxides

[EN] Mixed oxides derived from layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have been investigated as potential catalysts for the NOx removal at high temperatures. The best results were obtained with Co–Al mixed oxides derived from LDHs that are active at 750 ◦C in the presence of oxygen and water. These catalysts could reduce or/and decompose the NOx formed in the dense phase of the FCC regenerator, being deactivated at oxygen concentrations higher than 1.5%. Nevertheless this deactivation is not permanent and they would be regenerated after reduction with hydrogen at 530 ◦C. The influence of the layered double hydroxides (LDHs) preparation method on the catalyst activity was studied, observing that the activity of the catalyst depends on its chemical composition but it does not depend on the initial LDHs crystallinity, obtaining similar results independently of the synthesis method.A.E. Palomares and C. Franch thank the Spanish Government (projects MAT2009-14528-C02-01 and CONSOLIDER INGENIO 2010) and the European Union (European Community's Seventh Framework Programme FP7/2007-2013 under Grant Agreement No. 226347 Project) for financial support. A. Ribera and G. Abellan acknowledge financial support from the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion with FEDER co-financing (CTQ-2011-26507) and the Generalitat Valenciana (Prometeo Program).Palomares Gimeno, AE.; Franch Martí, C.; Ribera, A.; Abellán, G. (2012). NOx selective catalytic reduction at high temperatures with mixed oxides derived from layered double hydroxides. Catalysis Today. 191(1):47-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2012.01.023S4751191

Cu and Fe modified derivatives of 2D MWW-type zeolites (MCM-22, ITQ-2 and MCM-36) as new catalysts for DeNOx process

Zeolites with MWW topology (MCM-22, ITQ-2, and MCM-36) exchanged with copper and iron were studied as catalysts for selective catalytic reduction of NO with ammonia. It was shown that delamination and pillaring of layered MCM-22 zeolite resulted in the formation of ITQ-2 and MCM-36, respectively. Both these materials were characterized by MWW topology and significant contribution of mesopores. In a series of the zeolite based catalyst the most promising results in a process of selective catalytic reduction of NO with ammonia were obtained for the copper doped samples (Cu-MCM-22 and Cu-ITQ-2), however catalytic performance of the studied catalytic systems strongly depends on type, content and form of deposited transition metal species. Moreover, both these catalysts were found to be catalytically stable in the DeNOx process after hydrothermal treatment.U.D. and A.E.P. thank for the financial support to Spanish Government by Consolider-Ingenio MULTICAT CSD2009-00050, MAT2011-29020-0O2-01 and Severo Ochoa Excellence Program SEV-2012-0267.Rutkowska, M.; Díaz Morales, UM.; Palomares Gimeno, AE.; Chmielarz, L. (2015). Cu and Fe modified derivatives of 2D MWW-type zeolites (MCM-22, ITQ-2 and MCM-36) as new catalysts for DeNOx process. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. 168:531-539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2015.01.016S53153916

Influence of the synthesis method on the catalytic activity of mayenite for the oxidation of gas-phase trichloroethylene

[EN] Catalytic oxidation of trichloroethylene (TCE) in heterogeneous phase (gas-solid) is an effective strategy for the conversion of this pollutant in less harmful compounds, namely CO2, CO and HCl. In this work, we have studied the use of mayenite, a cost-effective material, as an active catalyst for the TCE conversion. In particular, we have assessed the influence of the mayenite synthesis method (hydrothermal, sol-gel and ceramic) on the reaction performance. The materials have been characterized by different techniques, such as XRD, N-2-sorption (BET), TPR, Raman spectroscopy, FESEM-EDX and TEM. The analysis of the light-off curves and product distribution, has shown that the use of the hydrothermal method for the mayenite synthesis results in the most active and selective catalyst. This has been related with a higher surface area and with a higher concentration of oxygen anions in the mayenite prepared by this method. 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