کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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41900 | 45904 | 2010 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
We have investigated the effects of Li on the structure, surface basicity and catalytic activity of MgO for the synthesis of flavanone. Introduction of low amounts of Li (i.e., ≤0.1 wt.%) was found to promote the rate of the Claisen–Schmidt condensation reaction, which is the first step in this process. However, at Li loadings above 0.1 wt.% a detrimental effect was observed, due to a concomitant decrease in surface area and increase in MgO crystallite size. A strong correlation was observed between surface-normalized basicity and catalytic activity. The increase in activity at higher levels of surface basicity can be attributed to the increased ability of Li–O− pairs to abstract a proton from the 2′-hydroxyacetophenone reactant, thus facilitating the adsorption and subsequent surface reactions of this molecule.
Figure optionsDownload high-quality image (202 K)Download as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights▶ MgO undergoes structural modification upon addition of Li. ▶ Above 0.1 wt.% Li substantial decrease in surface area is observed. ▶ Good correlation of MgO surface basicity and rate for Claisen–Schmidt condensation. ▶ Ability of Li–O− to abstract proton from 2′-hydroxyacetophenone is the key step.
Journal: Applied Catalysis A: General - Volume 386, Issues 1–2, 30 September 2010, Pages 1–8