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A molecular approach to heterogeneous catalysis. Part 2. 1-Butene isomerization catalyzed by silica-anchored osmium carbonyls

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis; (USA)
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  1. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (USA)
  2. CNR, Milano (Italy)
  3. Universita La Sapienza, Rome (Italy)

The title reaction has been investigated at 115{degree}C using HOs{sub 3}(CO){sub 10}(OSi chemical bond) as catalyst or catalyst precursor. By FTIR and XP spectroscopy and by TPDE, evidence exists for the in situ formation of molecular oxidized osmium moieties, covalently anchored to the surface, which are the active catalytic species. The intermediate formation of an olefin adduct during the in situ decomposition of the cluster precursors is supported by chemical extraction of the surface species and further FTIR and {sup 1}H NMR characterization. The reversible poisoning effect of CO and the beneficial influence of H{sub 2} on the catalytic activity and selectivity are also reported and discussed. The catalytic behavior of preformed oxidized osmium surface species has been found to be markedly dependent on the preparation method. The highest activity was obtained when they are formed in situ in the presence of 1-butene. Silica-supported metallic osmium catalysts displayed different activity and selectivity, thus confirming the molecular nature of the catalytic process.

OSTI ID:
6469473
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis; (USA) Vol. 123:1; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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