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CO2 Hydrogenation over MOF-74-Based Catalysts: Role of Physical Mixing and Mg-MOF-74 as a Support
Shunsaku Yasumura1, Mone Yamazaki1, Masaru Ogura1
1Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Komaba 4-6-1, Meguro 153-8505, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
MOF-derived catalysts were prepared by physical mixing of Ni-MOF-74 and Mg-MOF-74. Catalytically active Ni metal particles were generated upon thermal treatment of Ni-MOF-74 (acting as a precursor), while Mg-MOF-74 functions as a stable catalyst support with a high CO2 adsorption capacity. The resulting 50Ni50Mg-MOF-74-derived catalyst exhibited superior performance in CO2 hydrogenation to CH4 at 350 °C compared to catalysts derived solely from Ni-MOF-74. The thermal stability of Mg-MOF-74 was confirmed through X-ray diffraction and TG-DTA, while the formation of well-dispersed Ni metal particles was shown by transmission electron microscopy and HAADF-STEM measurements. Molecular dynamics simulation also indicates the formation of Ni metal particles from Ni-MOF-74 and the high stability of Mg-MOF-74. The catalyst prepared by physical mixing demonstrated high activity and durability for the CO2 hydrogenation reaction over 50 h.
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