Characteristics of gold-zeolite Y catalysts in CO oxidation and ethylene hydrogenation

T. Magadzu, G. R. Hearne, M. S. Scurrell

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Abstract

AuHY zeolites have been prepared using various gold salts by ion-exchange of cationic gold entities or by adsorption/impregnation using anionic gold species. Au is initially present as Au(III) or Au(I), depending on the gold source used and the initial oxidation state is largely retained in the gold-zeolite as evidenced by Mössbauer effect spectroscopy performed at 6K. Ion-exchange Au(III)/HY is initially very inactive for CO oxidation, but activity develops with increasing time on stream, during which induction period, some degree of reduction of the gold is considered to take place. The induction period can be considerably shortened by applying a reductive pre-treatment using sodium borohydride or other reducing agents. CO oxidation activity can be increased in the case of [Au(CN)2]-derived zeolite-Y, by the co-ion-exchange of transition metal ions, Cr3+, Fe3+ or Ni3+. Comparative studies of CO oxidation and ethylene hydrogenation by these various AuY zeolites strongly suggest that there are different sites requirements for the two reactions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrom Zeolites to Porous MOF Materials - The 40th Anniversary of International Zeolite Conference
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages1059-1064
Number of pages6
EditionB
ISBN (Print)0444530681, 9780444530684
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameStudies in Surface Science and Catalysis
NumberB
Volume170
ISSN (Print)0167-2991

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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