Evidence of Synergy Effects between Zinc and Copper Oxides with Acidic Sites on Natural Zeolite during Photocatalytic Oxidation of Ethylene Using Operando DRIFTS Studies

Primer Autor
Abreu, Norberto J.
Co-autores
Valdes, Hector
Zaror, Claudio A.
de Oliveira, Tatianne Ferreira
Azzolina-Jury, Federico
Thibault-Starzyk, Frederic
Título
Evidence of Synergy Effects between Zinc and Copper Oxides with Acidic Sites on Natural Zeolite during Photocatalytic Oxidation of Ethylene Using Operando DRIFTS Studies
Editorial
MDPI
Revista
CATALYSTS
Lenguaje
en
Resumen
In this article, the role of surface sites of modified zeolites with semiconductor nanoparticles as alternative photocatalyts for protecting post-harvest foodstuff from the detrimental effects of ethylene is addressed. Two single and one double catalyst based on zinc and copper oxides supported over modified zeolite samples were prepared. Physical, chemical, and surface properties of prepared materials were studied by several characterization methods. UV-Vis absorption spectra show that the applied modification procedures increase the optical absorption of light in the UV and visible regions, suggesting that an increase in the photocatalytic activity could take place mainly in the obtained co-impregnated catalyst. An ethylene conversion around 50% was achieved when the parent natural zeolite support was modified with both transition metal oxides, obtaining higher removal efficiency in comparison to single oxide catalysts. Adsorption and photocatalytic oxidation experiments were also performed using single and double catalysts supported over fumed silica, attaining lower ethylene conversion and thus highlighting the role of zeolite surfaces as adsorption sites for ethylene during photocatalytic reactions. Operando diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) studies reveal that a synergistic mechanism occurs, involving ethylene adsorption at acidic sites of zeolite and its photocatalytic oxidation due to the generation of radicals by the light activation of nanoparticles of zinc and copper oxides.
Fecha Publicación
2023
Tipo de Recurso
artículo original
doi
10.3390/catal13030610
Formato Recurso
PDF
Palabras Claves
adsorption
natural zeolite support
single and double metal oxide catalysts
photocatalysis
synergistic mechanism
Ubicación del archivo
Categoría OCDE
Química
Materias
adsorción
soporte de zeolita natural
catalizadores de óxido metálico simple y doble
fotocatálisis
mecanismo sinérgico
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artículo original
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versión publicada
License
CC BY 4.0
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CC BY 4.0
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acceso abierto
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WOS:000957574900001
Tipo de ruta
verde# dorado
Categoría WOS
Química
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CONICYT-FONDECYT 1170694
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ANID CONICYT-FONDECYT 1170694
ANID FONDECYT 3210158
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