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Title: In Situ XAFS, XRD, and DFT Characterization of the Sulfur Adsorption Sites on Cu and Ce Exchanged Y Zeolites

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry. C

Adsorptive desulfurization with Cu and Ce ion-exchanged Y zeolite (CuCeY) has proven to be an effective method for the removal of sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon fuels. In this study, Cu and Ce exchanged Y materials including CuY, CeY, and CuCeY were prepared and examined to investigate the mechanism behind the superior sulfur adsorption and selectivity of CuCeY. In situ conditions were used to study the materials as prepared for optimal desulfurization. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the absence of large well-ordered crystalline phases from metallic or oxide Cu and Ce after the reduction of the samples. The oxidation states and local environments of Cu and Ce were determined using X-ray adsorption fine structure (XAFS) analysis and correlated to theoretical findings obtained from density functional theory (DFT) calculations. XAFS data indicate the successful reduction of Cu species to Cu+ and Cuo, and Ce to Ce3+. Analysis of XAFS spectra located Cu and Ce within the Y zeolite framework with Cu cations in the six-member ring sites and as small metallic Cu clusters. Ce cations were found to occupy both six-member ring and hexagonal prism sites. Furthermore, these results reveal the structure of CuCeY as prepared for desulfurization and provide insight into its superior sulfur adsorption performance.

Research Organization:
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Scientific User Facilities (SUF)
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0008302; SC0001004; SC0012704
OSTI ID:
2205156
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry. C, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry. C Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 126; ISSN 1932-7447
Publisher:
American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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