Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4756255 | Catalysis Communications | 2018 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
The heterogenization of the highly active monovacant polyoxotungstate ([PW11O39]7Â â, abbreviated as PW11) was achieved by preparing the corresponding long chain quaternary ammonium salt (ODA7PW11, ODAÂ =Â CH3(CH2)17(CH3)3N). The complete cation exchange confers total heterogeneity to the monovacant catalyst while keeping its oxidative catalytic activity. In fact, the heterogeneous catalyst allowed for the complete desulfurization of a multicomponent model diesel (2000Â ppm S) after 40Â min of reaction, conciliating extraction (using BMIMPF6 solvent) and oxidation (ECODS process using H2O2 oxidant). The heterogeneous catalyst has shown a superior desulfurization performance when compared with the homogeneous quaternary ammonium TBAPW11 catalyst (TBAÂ =Â (C4H9)4Â N). Both hybrid catalysts have been successfully reused in consecutive ECODS cycles. Additionally, the long carbon chain cations provide a protective environment around the polyoxometalate allowing for ODA7PW11 to retain its heterogeneity and structure after the ECODS process.
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Authors
Fátima Mirante, LuÃs Dias, Mariana Silva, Susana O. Ribeiro, Marta C. Corvo, Baltazar de Castro, Carlos M. Granadeiro, Salete S. Balula,