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Activity for the oxidation of methanol of a molybdena monolayer supported on tin oxide

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis; (United States)

A molybdenum oxide monolayer was prepared on SnO{sub 2}, and the relationship between its structure and its activity for methanol oxidation was studied. Surface molybdate is stabilized due to the interaction with the SnO{sub 2} surface, thus forming a monolayer consisting of MoO{sub 6} in < 6nm{sup {minus}2} of the Mo surface concentration and < ca. 75% of the coverage. So far as the supported molybdenum oxide forms a monolayer, the turnover frequency of methanol oxidation increases linearly with the Mo surface concentration; this is evidence for two neighboring Mo sites as an active site for the reaction. On further loading, however, MoO{sub 3} forms a large isolated crystal in the macropore without formation of a multiple overlayer, and strong acid sites are created. Large crystals and acid sites thus formed are, however, not available for the reaction, since the turnover frequency is constant. Conclusions here drawn may be applicable to catalysts prepared by mixing oxides.

OSTI ID:
7105545
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis; (United States) Vol. 134:1; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English