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  • Heterogeneous catalysis
  • Materials science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Single-site copper catalysts offer high activity and selectivity but suffer from deactivation via sintering in high-temperature reducing environments.
  • Irreversible structural changes limit the long-term application of these valuable catalysts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a regeneration strategy for zeolite-based single-site copper catalysts.
  • To investigate the dynamic structural and oxidation state changes of copper under various conditions.
  • To understand the mechanism of copper redispersion and stabilization within zeolite frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of zeolite-based copper catalysts (Cu-Zn-Y/deAlBeta).
  • Catalytic testing under reaction and accelerated aging conditions.
  • Oxidative treatment in air at 550 °C for regeneration.
  • Characterization using imaging, in situ spectroscopy, and catalytic rate measurements.
  • Ab initio molecular dynamics simulations.

Main Results:

  • Copper oxide agglomerates formed after reaction were successfully redispersed to single sites via oxidative treatment.
  • Single-site copper exhibited dynamic changes in oxidation state (Cu2+ to Cu1+ to Cu0) and structure.
  • Zeolite silanol nests were identified as key sites for trapping and stabilizing single-site copper after regeneration.
  • Regeneration was effective in the presence and absence of Zn and Y promoters.

Conclusions:

  • A simple oxidative regeneration strategy at 550 °C in air can restore single-site copper catalysts after sintering.
  • Zeolite silanol nests play a crucial role in stabilizing copper single sites under oxidizing conditions.
  • This approach significantly enhances the durability and applicability of single-site copper catalysts.