Metal Particle Growth During Glucose Hydrogenation over Ru/SiO2 Evaluated by X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Electron Microscopy
Biorenewable resources such as carbohydrates are considered alternative feedstocks for oxygenated chemicals. This work investigates the stability of silica-supported Ru catalysts in the aqueous phase conversion of glucose to sorbitol. In situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the Ru K edge revealed that air-exposed silica-supported Ru was in an oxidized state but was subsequently reduced in aqueous solutions saturated with 40 bar H{sub 2} at 373 K. Furthermore, exposure to aqueous phase conditions resulted in the sintering of Ru particles on the silica surface. However, the presence of glucose in the aqueous phase stabilized the growth of the Ru particles. Batchwise hydrogenation of glucose at 373 K and 80 bar H{sub 2} over a Ru/SiO{sub 2} (2.67 wt %) catalyst is nearly 100% selective to sugar alcohol with an average turnover frequency of 0.21 {+-} 0.04 s{sup -1}. The hydrogenation reaction was not mass transfer limited according to the Madon-Boudart criterion.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Doe - Office Of Science
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 914197
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-78765-2007-JA; JPCBFK; TRN: US200804%%328
- Journal Information:
- J. Phys. Chem. B, Vol. 110, Issue 15; ISSN 1089-5647
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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