Catalytic oxidation of indoor air pollutants – Hong He’s Group http://hehong.zen.com/en Hong He’s Group Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:58:49 +0000 zh-CN hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.13 Ambient HCHO oxidation http://hehong.zen.com/en/?p=2597 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:00:50 +0000 http://hehong.rcees.ac.cn/en/?p=2597 Catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde at room temperature

1. Pt/TiO2 catalyst for ambient HCHO oxidation

For the first time in the world, we developed a highly efficient and stable Pt/TiO2 catalyst for the catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde (HCHO), achieving complete catalytic decomposition of formaldehyde into H2O and CO2 at room temperature without any external energy input. It was clarified that highly dispersed Pt species on TiO2 play the key role in determining the activity of the Pt/TiO2 catalyst for ambient HCHO destruction, and the reaction mechanism of HCHO oxidation over the noble metal catalyst was elucidated. (Catal. Commun., 2005, 6, 211; Appl. Catal. B, 2006, 65, 37; Catal. Today, 2007, 126, 345)

Performance of Pd/TiO2 catalyst for HCHO oxidation and reaction pathway of HCHO oxidation on Pd/TiO2 catalyst

2. Promotion effect of alkali metal ions and oxygen vacancies

It is observed that alkali metal ions have a significant promotion effect on the activity of Pt/TiO2 for ambient HCHO oxidation. The Na-free catalyst had low activity for HCHO oxidation, with HCHO conversion being only ca. 19% at room temperature. With 2% Na addition, 100% HCHO conversion to CO2 and H2O was measured. It was revealed that the alkali metal ions significantly promote the activity of Pt/TiO2 by inducing atomically dispersed Pt species, thereby opening a new low-temperature reaction pathway. (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2012, 51, 9628)

The promotion effect of alkali metal addition on Pt/TiO2 catalyst for HCHO oxidation and reaction pathway of HCHO oxidation on Pt/TiO2 catalyst

We observed that Na doping also has a dramatic and common promotion effect on the Pd/TiO2 and Ir/TiO2 catalyst systems. It was revealed that Na species addition can facilitate the activation of H2O and chemisorbed oxygen, therefore resulting in high performance for the Na doped Pd- and Ir-based catalysts for ambient HCHO destruction. In addition, the synergistic effect of H2O and chemisorbed oxygen on HCHO oxidation was also illuminated. (Environ. Sci. Technol., 2014, 48, 5816; Catal. Sci. Technol., 2016, 6, 2289; Catal. Today, 2017, 281, 412; ACS Catal., 2018, 8, 11377)

The promotion effect of alkali metal addition on Pd- and Ir- based catalysts for HCHO oxidation

We discovered the promotion effect of high temperature reduction on Pd/TiO2 catalysts for HCHO oxidation. It was found that oxygen vacancies played vital roles in the abnormal phenomenon that high temperature reduction did not induce Pd aggregation, but rather enhanced Pd dispersion. The oxygen vacancies could not only trap the diffusing Pd particles but also facilitate the activation of H2O and chemisorbed oxygen. The work applied a new concept to design catalysts with high dispersion of supported noble metals. (Appl. Catal. B, 2017, 217, 560)

The promotion effect of high temperature reduction on Pd/TiO2 catalyst for HCHO oxidation

3. Practical applications of Pt-based catalyst

We have successfully implemented this basic research achievement into practical applications. New Air Cleaners equipped with the novel Pt-based catalyst have been developed and put into the Chinese market, and have already become the best-selling Air Cleaner in China, greatly improving indoor air quality and benefitting the Chinese people.

The application achievements of HCHO catalytic oxidation technology

Relevant publications

19. Xueyan Chen, Min Chen, Guangzhi He, Fei Wang, Guangyan Xu, Yaobin Li, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Specific role of potassium in promoting Ag/Al2O3 for catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde at low temperature”, J. Phys. Chem. C., 122, (2018) 27331-27339.

18. Yaobin Li, Xueyan Chen, Chunying Wang, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Sodium enhances Ir/TiO2 activity for catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde at ambient temperature”, ACS Catal., 8, (2018) 11377-11385.

17. Yaobin Li, Changbin Zhang*, Jinzhu Ma,Min Chen,Hua Deng, Hong He*, “High temperature reduction dramatically promotes Pd/TiO2 catalyst for ambient formaldehyde oxidation”, Appl. Catal. B, 217, (2017) 560-569.

16. Yaobin Li, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Significant enhancement in activity of Pd/TiO2 catalyst for formaldehyde oxidation by Na addition”, Catal.Today,281, (2017) 412-417.

15. Yaobin Li, Changbin Zhang, Hong He*, Jianghao Zhang, Min Chen, “Influence of alkali metals on Pd/TiO2 catalysts for catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde at room temperature”, Catal. Sci. Technol., 6(7), (2016) 2289-2295.

14. Jianghao Zhang, Yaobin Li, Yan Zhang, Min Chen, Lian Wang, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Effect of support on the activity of Ag-based catalysts for formaldehyde oxidation”,Sci. Rep., 5, (2015) 12950.

13. Jianghao Zhang, Yaobin Li, Lian Wang, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He. “Catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde over manganese oxides with different crystal structure”, Catal. Sci. Technol., 5(4), (2015) 2305-2313.

12. 张江浩,王亚飞,张长斌*,贺泓,“负载方式对Ag/CoO3催化剂催化氧化甲醛活性的影响”,化学工业与工程,32(3),(2015)67-72.

11. Changbin Zhang, Yaobin Li, Yafei Wang, Hong He*, “Sodium-promoted Pd/TiO2 for catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde at ambient temperature”, Environ. Sci. Technol., 48, (2014) 5816-5822.

10. Changbin Zhang, Fudong Liu, YanpingZhai, Hiroko Ariga, Nan Yi, Yongchun Liu, Kiyotaka Asakura, Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos*, Hong He*, “Alkali metal promoted Pt/TiO2 opens a more efficient pathway to formaldehyde oxidation at ambient temperatures”, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.2012, 51(38) 9628-9632.

9. Li Zhou, Junhui He*, Jie Zhang, Zhicheng He, Yucai Hu, Changbin Zhang, and Hong He, “Facile in-situ synthesis of manganese dioxide nanosheets on cellulose fibers and their application in oxidative decomposition of formaldehyde”, J. Phys. Chem. C, 2011, 115, 16873-16878.

8. Ken-ichi Tanaka*, Masashi Shou, Hong He, Changbin Zhang, Daling Lu, “A CO-tolerant hydrogen fuel cell system designed by combining with an extremely active Pt/CNT catalyst”, Catal. Lett., 127, (2009) 148-151.

7. Hongwei Gao*, Tingxia Yan, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, “Theoretical and experimental analysis on vibrational spectra of formate species adsorbed on Cu-Al2O3 catalyst”, J. Mol. Struct. (THEOCHEM), 857, (2008) 38-43.

6. Hongmin Chen, Junhui He*, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, “Self-assembly of novel mesoporous manganese oxide nanostructures and their application in oxidative decomposition of formaldehyde”, J. Phys. Chem. C, 111, (2007) 18033-18038.

5. Changbin Zhang, Hong He*, “A comparative study of TiO2 supported noble metal catalysts for the oxidation of formaldehyde at room temperature”, Catal. Today, 126, (2007) 345-350.

4. Changbin Zhang, Hong He*, Ken-ichi Tanaka, “Catalytic performance and mechanism of a Pt/TiO2 catalyst for the oxidation of formaldehyde at room temperature”, Appl. Catal.B, 65, (2006) 37-43.

3. Xiaoyan Shi, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, Masashi Shou, Ken-ichi Tanaka*, Shinichi Sugihara, Yoshitaka Ando, “Activation of Pt/TiO2 catalysts by structural transformation of Pt-sites”, Catal. Lett., 107(1-2), (2006) 1-4.

2. Changbin Zhang, Xiaoyan Shi, Hongwei Gao, Hong He*, “The elimination of formaldehyde over Cu-Al2O3 at room temperature”, J. Environ. Sci., 17, (2005) 429-432.

1. Changbin Zhang, Hong He*, Ken-ichi Tanaka, “Perfect catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde over a Pt/TiO2 catalyst at room temperature”, Catal. Commun., 6, (2005) 211-214.

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Catalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) http://hehong.zen.com/en/?p=2605 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:00:41 +0000 http://hehong.rcees.ac.cn/en/?p=2605 1. Adsorption-catalysis for BTX removal

We have developed a series of Pd-based catalysts with both adsorption capacity and catalytic activity for removal of BTX. By using a Pd/AC catalyst, we established an adsorption in situ catalytic oxidation method for indoor air BTX removal, which simplifies the traditional method “adsorption – desorption – oxidation” to an “adsorption – in situ oxidation” process. The ordered mesoporous Pd/Co3O4 (3D) catalyst with more-ordered mesostructure and more well-dispersed PdO species shows excellent activity for o-xylene oxidation. Nanosized CeO2 particles, cubes, and rods are highly active for catalytic oxidation of o-xylene, and are comparable with traditional noble-metal catalysts, in which oxygen vacancy clusters play key role in the oxidation process. These catalysts are potential materials for removal of VOCs at low temperature. (Appl. Catal. B, 2013, 142-143, 72; Catal. Sci. Technol., 2016, 6, 4840; Sci. Rep., 2017, 7, 12845)

Adsorption-in situ catalytic oxidation method for indoor air BTX removal at low temperature

Excellent activity of ordered mesoporous Pd/Co3O4(3D) catalyst for o-xylene oxidation

Comparison of catalytic ability of CeO2 for o-xylene oxidation with traditional noble-metal catalysts, and the key role of oxygen vacancy clusters

2. Removal of BTX by the combination of non-thermal plasma and catalysis

The effects of different precursors and loading amounts of Mn in the preparation of Mn/Al2O3 catalysts for use in plasma-catalytic removal of o-xylene were systematically investigated. Results showed that Mn/Al2O3 catalysts could efficiently improve o-xylene conversion with low specific energy density. .A Mn/Al2O3 catalyst prepared with a manganese acetate precursor was found to have excellent catalytic activity for o-xylene removal, with reduced formation of O3 and NOx byproducts. More Mn4+ species, richer lattice oxygen and the presence of the MnO2 microcrystal phase on the surface of the catalyst were responsible for the high catalytic activity in the oxidation of o-xylene.  (Chem. Eng. J., 2016, 288, 406; J. Phys. Chem. C, 2016, 120, 6136)

Removal of BTX by the combination of non-thermal plasma and catalysis

3. Oxidation of BTX by electro-catalysis technology

We report, for the first time, a facile gas-solid interface electrochemical oxidation method for the mineralization of benzene compounds at ambient temperature. A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) was used in an all-solid cell. The activity test results showed that 100% benzene compound conversion to CO2 (85–99%) and CO (15–1%) was achieved at the optimal cell voltage of 2.0 V at relative humidity 60%. Proton-transfer-reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results showed that no organic byproducts could be detected in the anodic reservoir. The electrochemical behavior of the working electrode in benzene solutions with different concentrations revealed that the benzene oxidation process was mainly an indirect oxidation process at the onset potential of OER (2.0 V vs Ag/AgCl, saturated KCl). Our findings provide evidence that the gas-solid interface electrochemical oxidation method has potential as a method for ambient VOC destruction in indoor air environments.  (Chem. Eng. J., 2018, 354, 93; Chemosphere,2019,217, 780)

Diagram of OH generated from water vapor discharge promoting VOC oxidation to CO2

Complete conversion of benzene to CO2 (85-99%) in the gas-solid interface electrochemical oxidation system, and no organic byproducts detected

Relevant publications

24. Hua Deng, Shunyu Kang, Jinzhu Ma*, Lian Wang, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, “Role of structural defects in MnOx promoted by Ag doping in the catalytic combustion of volatile organic compounds and ambient decomposition of O3”, Environ. Sci. Technol., 53, (2019) 10871-10879.

23. Bo Zhang, Min Chen, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Electrochemical oxidation of gaseous benzene on a Sb-SnO2/foam Ti nano-coating electrode in all-solid cell”, Chemosphere217, (2019) 780-789.

22. Lian Wang, Guangyan Xu, Jinzhu Ma, Yunbo Yu, Qingxin Ma, Kuo Liu, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Nanodispersed Mn3O4/g-Al2O3 for NO2 elimination at room temperature”, Environ. Sci. Technol., 53, (2019) 10853-10862.

21. Bo Zhang, Min Chen, Lian Wang, Xu Zhao, Renzhi Hu, Hao Chen, Pinhua Xie, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Electrochemical oxidation of volatile organic compounds in all-solid cell at ambient temperature”, Chem. Eng. J., 354, (2018) 93-104.

20. Hua Deng, Shunyu Kang, Jinzhu Ma*,Changbin Zhang, Hong He, “Silver incorporated into cryptomelane-type manganese oxide boosts the catalytic oxidation of benzene”, Appl. Catal. B, 239, (2018) 214-222.

19. Hua Deng, Shunyu Kang, Chunying Wang,Hong He*, Changbin Zhang* “Palladium supported on low-surface-area fiber-based materials for catalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds”, Chem. Eng. J., 348, (2018) 361-369.

18. Yafei Wang, Changbin Zhang*,Hong He*, “Insight into the role of Pd state on Pd-based catalysts in o-xylene oxidation at low temperature”, ChemCatChem, 10(5), (2018) 2670-2682.

17. Lian Wang, Yunbo Yu*, Hong He*, Yan Zhang, Xiubo Qin, Baoyi Wang, “Oxygen vacancy clusters essential for the catalytic activity of CeO2 nanocubes for o-xylene oxidation”, Sci. Rep., 7, (2017) 12845.

16. 胡凌霄,王莲,王飞,张长斌*,贺泓*, “Pd/γ-Al2O3催化剂催化氧化邻-二甲苯”, 物理化学学报, 33(8), (2017) 1681-1688.

15. Lian Wang, Yafei Wang, Yan Zhang, Yunbo Yu*, Hong He*, Xiubo Qin, Baoyi Wang, “Shape dependence of nanoceria on complete catalytic oxidation of o-xylene”, Catal. Sci. Technol., 6, (2016) 4840-4848.

14. Lian Wang, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, Fudong Liu, Caixia Wang, “Effect of doping metals on OMS-2/g-Al2O3 catalysts for plasma catalytic removal of o-xylene”, J. Phys. Chem. C, 120, (2016), 6136-6144.

13. Lian Wang, Hong He*, Changbin Zhang, Yafei Wang, Bo Zhang, “Effects of precursors for manganese-loaded g-Al2O3 catalysts on plasma-catalytic removal of o-xylene”, Chem. Eng. J., 288, (2016) 406-413.

12. Jie Zhang, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He*, “Remarkable promotion effect of trace sulfation on OMS-2 nanorod catalysts for the catalytic combustion of ethanol”, J. Environ. Sci., 35 (1), (2015) 69-75.

11. 张洁,张江浩,张长斌,贺泓*, “不同晶相结构二氧化锰催化完全氧化乙醇”,物理化学学报31(2), (2015) 353-359.

10. Yafei Wang, Changbin Zhang, Yunbo Yu, Renliang Yue, Hong He*, “Ordered mesoporous and bulk Co3O4 supported Pd catalysts for catalytic oxidation of o-xylene”, Catal. Today, 242, (2015) 294-299.

9. Yafei Wang, Changbin Zhang, Fudong Liu, Hong He*, “Well-dispersed palladium supported on ordered mesoporous Co3O4 for catalytic oxidation of o-xylene”, Appl. Catal. B, 142-143 (2013) 72-79.

8. Shaoyong Huang, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Effect of pretreatment on Pd/Al2O3 catalyst for catalytic oxidation of o-xylene at low temperature”, J. Environ. Sci., 2013, 25(6) 1206-1212.

7. Lian He, Yunbo Yu*,Changbin Zhang, Hong He*, “Complete catalytic oxidation of o-xylene over CeO2 nanocubes”, J. Environ. Sci., 23, (2011) 160-165.

6. Bo Zhang, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He*, Yunbo Yu, Lian Wang, Jie Zhang, “Electrochemical synthesis of catalytically active Ru/RuO2 core-shell nanoparticles without stabilizer”, Chem. Mater., 22, (2010) 4056-4061.

5. Shaoyong Huang, Changbin Zhang, Hong He*, “In situ adsorption-catalysis system for the removal of o-xylene over an activated carbon supported Pd catalyst”, J. Environ. Sci., 21, (2009) 985-990.

4. Shaoyong Huang, Changbin Zhang, Hong He*, “Complete oxidation of o-xylene over Pd/Al2O3 catalyst at low temperature”, Catal. Today, 139, (2008)15-23.

3. 黄韶勇, 张长斌,贺泓*, “Pd/AC催化剂制备及其催化完全氧化邻-二甲苯性能”, 工业催化, 16, (2008) 38-45.

2. 王静, 吴银素*, 黄韶勇, 马子川, 贺泓, “γ-Al2O3负载的Pt, Pd催化剂上邻二甲苯的深度催化氧化”, 河北师范大学学报, 32, (2008) 73-77.

1. Lin Li, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, Junxin Liu*, “An integrated system of biological and catalytic oxidation for the removal of o-xylene from exhaust”, Catal.Today, 126, (2007) 338-344.

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Catalytic oxidation of indoor air ammonia http://hehong.zen.com/en/?p=2614 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:00:05 +0000 http://hehong.rcees.ac.cn/en/?p=2614 1. Photocatalytic oxidation of indoor air ammonia

A series of C-doped TiO2 catalysts with excellent performance for photocatalytic oxidation of ammonia were prepared, and the catalyst calcined at 400 oC had the best activity. The surface acidity is an important factor affecting the performance of a catalyst. The effects of exposed TiO2 facets and surface F on the activity for photocatalytic oxidation of NH3 were studied. It was found that TiO2 with predominant {001} facets exposed had superior activity compared to TiO2 with {101} or {010} facets exposed, and{001} facets of TiO2 and surface F ions had a remarkable synergistic effect on PCO of NH3. The DRIFTS results suggested that the separation efficiency of photogenerated electrons and holes is the crucial factor affecting the performance of NH3 oxidation, and the main active species for NH3 oxidation is the hole.  (Appl. Catal. B,2014, 152-153, 82; Appl. Catal. B,2017, 207, 3973; Appl. Catal. B, 2018, 223, 209)

Photocatalytic oxidation of ammonia on titanium-based catalysts
Mechanism of facet effect and surface fluorine on improving the charge separation efficiency

2. Non-photocatalytic oxidation of indoor air ammonia

The Ag species state and Ag particle size have a significant influence on Ag/Al2O3 activity and N2 selectivity in the SCO of NH3 at low temperature. The SCO of NH3 over Ag/Al2O3 follows different routes in different temperature regions. Ag0 is proposed to be an active species at low temperature (< 140 oC),where NH3 oxidation follows the –NH mechanism. However, at temperatures above 140 oC, Ag+ could also be an active species, and NH3 oxidation follows an in situ selective catalytic reduction of NOx (iSCR) mechanism. (J. Catal., 2009, 268, 18; J. Catal., 2009, 261, 101)

Ag/nano-Al2O3 is an efficient catalyst for NH3-SCO in the low temperature range. A remarkable nanosize effect for Al2O3 was observed in Ag/Al2O3 catalysts for the selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia. Small metallic Ag particles (AgNPs) in Ag/nano-Al2O3 facilitate the NH3-SCO reaction following the new reaction pathway, which was named the N2 mechanism.

Dispersed Ag species on γ-Al2O3 are widely used for catalyzing a variety of reactions, including soot oxidation, ethylene epoxidation, NOx reduction, and selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia (NH3-SCO). The valence state, morphology and dispersion of Ag species can significantly affect the catalytic performance of Ag/γ-Al2O3. Herein, by using a number of surface-science measurements and density-functional theory (DFT) computation, we revealed that the terminal hydroxyl groups on the γ-Al2O3 surface are responsible for anchoring the Ag species. Hence, the presence of abundant terminal hydroxyl groups on nano-sized γ-Al2O3 surface can lead to remarkable single-silver-atom dispersion, thereby resulting in markedly higher performance than found with Ag clusters on micro-sized γ-Al2O3.  (ACS Catalysis, 2018, 8, 2670; ACS Catalysis, 2019, 9, 1437; Nat. Commun., 2020)

Nanosize effect of Al2O3 in Ag/Al2O3 catalyst for the NH3-SCO activity and the anchoring mechanism of Ag species on Al2O3 surface

Relevant publications

12. Fei Wang, Jinzhu Ma, Shaohui Xin, Qiang Wang, Jun Xu, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, Xiaocheng Zeng, “Resolving the puzzle of single-atom silver dispersion on nanosized γ-Al2O3 surface for high catalytic performance.” Nat. Commun. 11, (2020) 529-538.

11. Fei Wang, Guangzhi He, Bo Zhang, Min Chen, Xueyan Chen, Changbin Zhang*,Hong He, “Insights into the activation effect of H2 pretreatment on Ag/Al2O3 catalyst for the selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia”, ACS Catal., 9, (2019) 1437-1445.

10. Fei Wang, Jinzhu Ma, Guangzhi He, Min Chen, Shaoxin Wang, Changbin Zhang*,Hong He, “Synergistic Effect of TiO2−SiO2 in Ag/Si−Ti catalyst for the selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 57, (2018) 11903-11910.

9. Fei Wang, Jinzhu Ma, Guangzhi He, Min Chen, Changbin Zhang*,Hong He*, “Nanosize effect of Al2O3 in Ag/Al2O3 catalyst for the selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia”, ACS. Catal., 8, (2018) 2670-2682.

8. Min Chen, Jinzhu Ma, Bo Zhang, Fei Wang, Yaobin Li, Changbin Zhang*,Hong He, “Facet-dependent performance of anatase TiO2 for photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous ammonia”, Appl. Catal. B, 223, (2018) 209-215.

7. Min Chen, Jinzhu Ma, Bo Zhang, Guangzhi He,Yaobin Li, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Remarkable synergistic effect between {001} facets and surface F ions promoting hole migration on anatase TiO2”, Appl. Catal. B, 207, (2017) 397-403.

6. Hongmin Wu, Jinzhu Ma, Yaobin Li, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He. “Photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous ammonia over fluorinated TiO2 with exposed (001) facets”, Appl. Catal. B, 2014, 152-153, 82-87.

5. Hongmin Wu, Jinzhu Ma, Changbin Zhang*, Hong He, “Effect of calcination temperature on TiO2 for the photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous NH3”, J. Environ. Sci., 2014, 26(3) )1-10.

4. Li Zhang, Hong He*, “Mechanism of selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia to nitrogen over Ag/Al2O3”, J. Catal., 268, (2009) 18-25.

3. Li Zhang, Changbin Zhang, Hong He*, “The role of silver species in Ag/Al2O3 catalysts for the selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia to nitrogen”, J. Catal., 261, (2009) 101-109.

2. Shilong He, Changbin Zhang, Min Yang, Yu Zhang, Wenqing Xu, Nan Cao, Hong He*, “Selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia from MAP decomposition”, Sep. Purif. Technol., 58, (2007) 173-178.

1. Min Yang*, Chengqiang Wu, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, “Selective oxidation of ammonia over copper-silver based catalysts”, Catal. Today, 90, (2004) 263-267.

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Catalytic decomposition of ozone http://hehong.zen.com/en/?p=2621 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:00:53 +0000 http://hehong.rcees.ac.cn/en/?p=2621 We have developed a series of Mn-based catalysts for ozone decomposition. At room temperature and space velocity of 600,000 h-1, the catalysts can totally decompose 40 ppm ozone and 100 ppb ozone at relative humidity of 45% and 90%, respectively. The activity and moisture resistance of the catalyst were significantly improved by modification with transition metals or noble metals, and the activity extended to the low temperature range under space velocity of 2,400,000 h-1. Physical and chemical characterization showed that the Mn2+ and Mn3+ (oxygen vacancy) of the catalysts was the active site for ozone decomposition, and its content determined the catalytic activity for ozone decomposition; the deactivation mechanism under different conditions was revealed: in the presence of water vapor, the competitive adsorption of ozone molecules and water molecules led to deactivation of the catalyst; under dry conditions, the oxygen atom did not rapidly desorb and poisoned oxygen vacancies, leading to deactivation of the catalysts. Quantum chemistry calculations revealed the existence of different types of oxygen vacancies in the catalysts, which explained the difference in activity, and pointed the way toward developing highly efficient catalysts. The catalytic materials have been successfully used in personal protective products, air purifiers, fresh air systems and functional coatings, providing technical means for eliminating ozone in semi-enclosed spaces and the atmospheric environment. In the future, the technology can be used to remove the ozone in aircraft cabins, and to decompose low-concentration ozone in the atmosphere environment by coating catalysts on the radiators of motor vehicles or the outer surface of buildings. (Appl. Catal., B, 2017, 201, 503; Environ. Sci. Technol. 2018, 52,12685; Environ. Sci. Technol., 2019, 53, 10871)

The decomposition of ozone and application of the catalysts

Relevant publications

9. Li Yang, Jinzhu Ma*, Xiaotong Li, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, “Enhancing oxygen vacancies of Ce-OMS-2 via optimized hydrothermal conditions to improve ozone decomposition”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 59, (2020) 118-128.

8. Xiaotong Li, Jinzhu Ma*, Changbin Zhang, Runduo Zhang, Hong He, “Detrimental role of residual surface acid ions on ozone decomposition over Ce-modified γ-MnO2 under humid conditions”, J. Environ. Sci., 91 (2020) 43-53.

7. Li Yang, Jinzhu Ma*, Xiaotong Li, Guangzhi He, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, “Tuning the fill percentage in the hydrothermal synthesis process to increase catalyst performance for ozone decomposition”, J. Environ. Sci., 87, (2020) 60-70.

6. Hua Deng, Shunyu Kang, Jinzhu Ma*, Lian Wang, Changbin Zhang, Hong He, “Role of structural defects in MnOx promoted by Ag doping in the catalytic combustion of volatile organic compounds and ambient decomposition of O3”, Environ. Sci. Technol., 53, (2019) 10871-10879.

5. Xiaotong Li, Jinzhu Ma*, Changbin Zhang, Runduo Zhang, Hong He, “Facile synthesis of Ag modified manganese oxide for effective catalytic ozone decomposition”, J. Environ. Sci., 80, (2019), 159-168.

4. Xiaotong Li, Jinzhu Ma*, Li Yang, Guangzhi He, Changbin Zhang, Runduo Zhang, Hong He, “Oxygen vacancies induced by transition metal doping in g‑MnO2 for highly efficient ozone decomposition”, Environ. Sci. Technol., 52, (2018) 12685-12696.

3. Jinzhu Ma, Caixia Wang,Hong He*, “Transition metal doped cryptomelane-type manganese oxide catalysts for ozone decomposition”, Appl. Catal. B, 201, (2017) 503-510.

2. Caixia Wang, Jinzhu Ma*, Fudong Liu, Hong He, Runduo Zhang, “The effects of Mn2+ precursors on the structure and ozone decomposition activity of cryptomelane-type manganese oxide (OMS-2) catalysts”, J. Phys. Chem. C, 119, (2015) 23119-23126.

1. Zhihua Lian, Jinzhu Ma, Hong He*, “Decomposition of high-level ozone under high humidity over Mn-Fe catalyst: The influence of iron precursors”, Catal. Commun., 59, (2015) 156-160.

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Catalytic sterilization and disinfection http://hehong.zen.com/en/?p=2624 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 09:50:46 +0000 http://hehong.rcees.ac.cn/en/?p=2624 A series of Ag-loaded catalysts with different crystal phases and shapes were prepared, and their bactericidal activities were investigated at room temperature. The bactericidal effect should be considered as a synergic action of reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced through activating O2 by catalysts and the toxicity of Ag+ eluted from the catalysts, which could induce the production of intracellular ROS, disruption of cell walls and cell membranes, and cell death. FT-IR results also indicated the production of CO2, which proved that catalytic oxidation is the essential mechanism in the bactericidal process.  (Catal. Commun., 2004, 5(3), 170; Environ. Sci. Technol., 2008, 42, 1699; J. Inorg. Biochem., 2014, 135, 45)

Excellent sterilization ability and mechanism of silver-based catalysts

Relevant publications

10. Lian Wang, Hong He*, Changbin Zhang, Li Sun, Sijin Liu, Shaoxin Wang, “Antimicrobial activity of silver loaded MnO2 nanomaterials with different crystal phases against Escherichia coli”, J. Environ. Sci., 41, (2016) 112-120.

9. Lian Wang, Hong He*, Yunbo Yu, Li Sun, Sijin Liu, Changbin Zhang, Lian He, “Morphology-dependent bactericidal activities of Ag/CeO2 catalysts against Escherichia coli”, J. Inorg. Biochem., 135, (2014) 45-53.

8. Lian Wang, Hong He*, Changbin Zhang, Li Sun, Sijin Liu, Renliang Yue, “Excellent antimicrobial properties of silver-loaded mesoporous silica SBA-15”, J. Appl. Microbiol., 116, (2014) 1106-1118.

7. Qingyun Chang, Hong He*, Zichuan Ma, “Efficient disinfection of Escherichia coli in water by silver loaded alumina”, J. Inorg. Biochem., 102, (2008) 1736-1742.

6. Qingyun Chang, Hong He*, Jincai Zhao, Min Yang, Jiuhui Qu, “Bactericidal activity of a Ce-promoted Ag/AlPO4 catalyst using molecular oxygen in water”, Environ. Sci. Technol., 42, (2008) 1699-1704.

5. 常青云, 贺泓*, 曲久辉, 赵进才, “Ag-Ce/AlPO4水中催化杀菌影响因素研究”, 催化学报, 29, (2008) 215-220.

4. Qingyun Chang, Lizhu Yan, Meixue Chen, Hong He*, Jiuhui Qu, “Bactericidal mechanism of Ag/Al2O3 against Escherichia coli”, Langmuir,23,(2007) 11197-11199.

3. Meixue Chen, Lizhu Yan, Hong He*, Qingyun Chang, Yunbo Yu, Jiuhui Qu, “Catalytic sterilization of Escherichia coli K 12 on Ag/Al2O3 surface”, J. Inorg. Biochem., 101, (2007) 817-823.

2. 闫丽珠, 陈梅雪, 贺泓*, 曲久辉, “氧化铝负载银催化剂的杀菌作用”, 催化学报,26(12), (2005) 1122-1126.

1. Hong He*, Xiaoping Dong, Min Yang, Qingxiang Yang, ShuminDuan, Yunbo Yu, Jun Han, Changbin Zhang, Lan Chen, Xin Yang, “Catalytic inactivation of SARS coronavirus, Escherichia coli and yeast on solid surface”, Catal. Commun., 5(3), (2004) 170-172.

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