Synthesis and Characterization of Cluster-Derived Supported Bimetallic Catalysts
New procedures have been developed for synthesizing di- and tri-metallic cluster complexes. The chemical properties of the new complexes have been investigated, particularly toward the activation of molecular hydrogen. These complexes were then converted into bi- and tri-metallic nanoparticles on silica and alumina supports. These nanoparticles were characterized by electron microscopy and were then tested for their ability to produce catalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons and for the preferential oxidation of CO in the presence of hydrogen. The bi- and tri-metallic nanoparticles exhibited far superior activity and selectivity as hydrogenation catalysts when compared to the individual metallic components. It was found that the addition of tin greatly improved the selectivity of the catalysts for the hydrogenation of polyolefins. The addition of iron improves the catalysts for the selective oxidation of CO by platinum in the presence of hydrogen. The observations should lead to the development of lower cost routes to molecules that can be used to produce polymers and plastics for use by the general public and for procedures to purify hydrogen for use as an alternative energy in the hydrogen economy of the future.
- Research Organization:
- Richard D. Adams/University of South Carolina
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-00ER14980
- OSTI ID:
- 939369
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/14980-1 Final Report
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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