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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Nanoparticle exsolution is a key method for creating advanced catalytic structures.
  • Precise control over nanoparticle exsolution in catalytic materials remains a significant challenge.
  • Oxidation potential of oxide hosts is a critical factor influencing nanoparticle exsolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate an "exsolution switch" strategy for regulating nanoparticle exsolution.
  • To control nanoparticle exsolution by modulating the oxidation potential of oxide hosts through nickel incorporation.
  • To investigate the effect of nickel content on the structure and catalytic activity of cobalt molybdate nitride catalysts.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of nickel (Ni) into cobalt molybdate (CoMoO4) precursors to tune oxidation potential.
  • Nitridation process to induce and control nanoparticle exsolution.
  • Characterization of nitride phase evolution and nanoparticle decoration using varying Ni content (x = 0.05-0.20).
  • Evaluation of ammonia decomposition catalytic activity at 550 °C.

Main Results:

  • Nitride phase evolved from a homogeneous [Ni_xCo_{1-x}]_3Mo_3N solid solution to a [Ni_xCo_{1-x}]_2Mo_3N structure with exsolved nanoparticles as Ni content increased.
  • Ammonia decomposition activity showed a volcano-shaped dependence on Ni content.
  • The solid-solution [Ni_0.05Co_0.95]_3Mo_3N catalyst, without nanoparticle exsolution, exhibited the highest activity (19.2 mmol_H2·g_cat^{-1}·min^{-1}).
  • Excessive nanoparticle exsolution led to a shielding effect, inhibiting N2 desorption.

Conclusions:

  • The "exsolution switch" strategy effectively controls nanoparticle exsolution by engineering chemical potential.
  • Moderate nickel incorporation enhances N-H bond cleavage, while excessive exsolution hinders catalytic performance.
  • This provides a generalizable approach for designing catalysts with tailored nanoparticle exsolution properties.