Tuning Pt-CeO₂ interactions by high-temperature vapor-phase synthesis for improved reducibility of lattice oxygen.

ABSTRACT: In this work, we compare the CO oxidation performance of Pt single atom catalysts (SACs) prepared via two methods: (1) conventional wet chemical synthesis (strong electrostatic adsorption-SEA) with calcination at 350?°C in air; and (2) high temperature vapor phase synthesis (atom trapping-AT) with calcination in air at 800?°C leading to ionic Pt being trapped on the CeO₂ in a thermally stable form. As-synthesized, both SACs are inactive for low temperature (<150?°C) CO oxidation. After treatment in CO at 275?°C, both catalysts show enhanced reactivity. Despite similar Pt metal particle size, the AT catalyst is significantly more active, with onset of CO oxidation near room temperature. A combination of near-ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (NAP-XPS) and CO temperature-programmed reduction (CO-TPR) shows that the high reactivity at low temperatures can be related to the improved reducibility of lattice oxygen on the CeO₂ support.

SUBMITTER: Pereira-Hernandez XI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6433950 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature