PLACABIN · Plasmon-Driven Catalysis on Bimetallic Nanostructures: Au-Pd for the Selective Oxygenation of Hydrocarbons
Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Duration
- 2022-01-05 → 2024-01-04
- EU contribution
- €224,934
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- MSCA-IF
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Results in brief
Plasmon-Driven Catalysis on Bimetallic Nanostructures: Au-Pd for the Selective Oxygenation of Hydrocarbons
The project PLACABIN aims to develop a universal principle guiding the design of bimetallic nanostructures for plasmonic-driven catalysis through an in-depth study of the intermetallic effects and the plasmon-driven selective mechanism. The partial oxidation of cyclohexane to cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol (KA oil) has been adopted as the representative reaction. KA oil is produced in millions of tonnes annually, mainly as a precursor to nylon. Due to the inertness of the C-H bond presents difficulties for selectivity, this reaction remains an important challenge for catalytic chemistry. We have developed Au-Pd bimetallic nanocatalysts supported by MgO micropowder and two graphitic carbon nitride based photocatalysts which were active in catalysing the solvent-free partial oxidation of cyclohexane to KA oil at mild conditions in the self-developed photocatalytic reaction systems. Through this project, we have developed a green and sustainable procedure for the production of industrially important KA oil.
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Project objective
In PLACABIN, the candidate proposes a novel mode of plasmonic-nonplasmonic bimetallic photocatalysts based on the intermetallic effects between the plasmonic metal and catalytic metal. As a specific model, Au-Pd bimetallic nanostructures will be developed for the selective oxygenation of hydrocarbons, among which methane, cyclohexane, and toluene are adopted as the substrates. He will first syntheses Au-Pd bimetallic nanostructures and clarify their structure-activity relationship (WP1). Then he will make major effects to reveal the intermetallic effects between Au and Pd which contain optical and electronic coupling (WP2) and the plasmon-driven selective mechanism (WP3) through combined computational and experimental methods on both ensemble and single-particle levels. Based on these theoretical achievements, he will develop a designing principle guiding the construction of effective Au-Pd bimetallic nanostructures for plasmon-driven catalysis, which will be smoothly extended to other plasmonic-nonplasmonic bimetallic nanostructures. He will also develop a flow photochemical selective catalysis system based on Au-Pd bimetallic photocatalysts (WP4) to provide an application paradigm of this solar-driven procedure for selective oxidation reactions.The candidate is an excellent researcher with the motivation and capability to conduct cutting-edge research, the skills to share and manage knowledge and supervise students. PLACABIN will generate high-impact publications guaranteeing the dissemination among academia. The well-organised outreach activities will help to communicate the results to a wider audience.The implementation of this fellowship will contribute significantly to the professional development of the candidate to become a mature and independent researcher. It will strengthen his innovative research potential and his management and outreach skills, thus placing him in a leading position in his long-term research career.
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Participants
- CARDIFF UNIVERSITY · CARDIFFCoordinatorUnited Kingdom
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