Influence of Ni concentration on α-MnO2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane

Herein, we report the influence of Ni at different concentrations on manganese oxide catalyst support (Ni/α-MnO2) prepared by the combined wet-impregnation and chemical reduction methods. A correlated dependence of Ni concentration was observed on the structural, surface, and morphological propertie...

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description Herein, we report the influence of Ni at different concentrations on manganese oxide catalyst support (Ni/α-MnO2) prepared by the combined wet-impregnation and chemical reduction methods. A correlated dependence of Ni concentration was observed on the structural, surface, and morphological properties of the catalyst. The catalytic activity of Ni/α-MnO2 was evaluated for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane. Ni/α-MnO2 shows superior catalytic activity, and benzene conversion efficiency achieves 96.1%, which is 2.4 times greater compared to α-MnO2. Interestingly, high Ni species concentration on α-MnO2 results in an increased benzene conversion percentage. The result is synergistically attributed to the highly dispersed Ni species on the surface of α-MnO2, increased acidity, and the improved pore diameter of the Ni/α-MnO2. This work provides a facile and convenient method to develop α-MnO2 doped by Ni at various concentrations for enhanced catalytic performance as an alternative strategy to cope with the presence of aromatic compounds in fossil fuels. © 2024 The Authors
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spelling doaj-art-96239f37662b4e778b9f049624eeb5b72025-08-20T03:47:21ZengElsevierKuwait Journal of Science2307-41082307-41162025-01-0152110028810.1016/j.kjs.2024.100288Influence of Ni concentration on α-MnO2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexaneHerein, we report the influence of Ni at different concentrations on manganese oxide catalyst support (Ni/α-MnO2) prepared by the combined wet-impregnation and chemical reduction methods. A correlated dependence of Ni concentration was observed on the structural, surface, and morphological properties of the catalyst. The catalytic activity of Ni/α-MnO2 was evaluated for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane. Ni/α-MnO2 shows superior catalytic activity, and benzene conversion efficiency achieves 96.1%, which is 2.4 times greater compared to α-MnO2. Interestingly, high Ni species concentration on α-MnO2 results in an increased benzene conversion percentage. The result is synergistically attributed to the highly dispersed Ni species on the surface of α-MnO2, increased acidity, and the improved pore diameter of the Ni/α-MnO2. This work provides a facile and convenient method to develop α-MnO2 doped by Ni at various concentrations for enhanced catalytic performance as an alternative strategy to cope with the presence of aromatic compounds in fossil fuels. © 2024 The Authorshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2307410824001135benzene hydrogenationcatalytic activitycyclohexaneni concentrationα-mno<sub>2</sub>
spellingShingle Influence of Ni concentration on α-MnO2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane
Kuwait Journal of Science
benzene hydrogenation
catalytic activity
cyclohexane
ni concentration
α-mno<sub>2</sub>
title Influence of Ni concentration on α-MnO2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane
title_full Influence of Ni concentration on α-MnO2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane
title_fullStr Influence of Ni concentration on α-MnO2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane
title_full_unstemmed Influence of Ni concentration on α-MnO2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane
title_short Influence of Ni concentration on α-MnO2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane
title_sort influence of ni concentration on α mno2 catalyst support and its potential application for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane
topic benzene hydrogenation
catalytic activity
cyclohexane
ni concentration
α-mno<sub>2</sub>
url https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2307410824001135