Abstract
A novel [PtMo6]/MgO ensemble catalyst was prepared by using an inorganic cluster [PtMo6O24]8- as precursor and characterized by X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy. The EXAFS analysis revealed that platinum and molybdenum atoms interact with MgO support after calcination at temperatures above 673 K, making Pt-O, Pt-Mg and Pt-O (long) bonds, and Mo-O and Mo-Mg bonds, respectively. It was suggested that Pt4+ ions replaced Mg2+ ions of the top layer of the MgO surface, while Mo6+ ions located on the surface in a distorted octahedral symmetry. The dehydrogenation activity of the [PtMo6]/MgO catalyst for the dehydrogenation reactions of butane, isobutane and propane was much higher compared to those of conventionally prepared bimetallic (Pt-Mo/MgO) and monometallic (Pt/MgO and Mo/MgO) catalysts. The selectivity to the corresponding alkenes was typically above 97%. The [PtMo6]/MgO ensemble catalyst was found to be resistant to deactivation due to coke formation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 145-165 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 Sept 10 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alkanes
- Characterization
- Dehydrogenation
- Magnesium
- Molybdenum
- Platinum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry