Structure and catalytic properties of K-doped manganese oxide supported on alumina

Qinghu Tang, Xiaona Huang, Chengming Wu, Peizheng Zhao, Yuanting Chen, Yanhui Yang

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Abstract

In this study, we reported a remarkably improved catalytic activity of Mn/γ-Al2O3 catalyst promoted with potassium doping in the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol with molecular oxygen. Characterizations of powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS), and hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction (H2-TPR) revealed that the co-impregnation of potassium to the Mn/γ-Al2O3 gave rise to the presence of α-MnO2 rather than β-MnO2, resulting in a stable catalyst with enhanced catalytic performance. We also demonstrated this alumina-supported K-Mn mixed oxide catalyst can effectively catalyze aerobic oxidation of various aromatic alcohols.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)48-53
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
Volume306
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Alumina
  • Aromatic alcohol
  • MnO
  • Molecular oxygen
  • Potassium

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