Transition Metal Carbide Nanostructures Attract Attention
The nanostructures of transitional metal carbides, particularly iron carbide, have received a lot of attention in recent years. These nanostructures are known for their excellent saturation magnetization, stability and catalytic activity. This feature has great potential for use in areas such as nanomagnetism and Tropsch synthes (Tropsch) catalysis. It also allows for electrochemical energy storage to be converted and stored. The majority of current preparation methods like solid-phase reactions, sonochemical and solgel have difficulties in controlling the phase.Iron Carbide Catalyst
Zhao Yujun and his team at Tianjin university have made remarkable progress using Fe5C2 catalysts to create ethanol in their DMO hydrogenation process. This was the first time that a novel hydrogen/methanol vapor mixed-gas carbonization process was developed. The team then created an extremely stable iron carbide catalyst, mainly made of Fe5C2 in reaction. Studies have shown that DMO hydrogenation on Fe5C2 catalyst works differently from traditional copper-based catalysts. Fe5C2 is able to activate the -OH intermediate hydrogenation product, methyl glycolate (MG). This means that Hydrogen reaction can produce methyl Acetate (MA), instead of the copper-based catalysts’ ethylene glycol. Fe5C2 is capable of further hydrogenating MA in order to obtain ethanol with high selectivity. Additionally, Fe5C2 did not show significant C–C bond breaking ability. A higher temperature of reaction (260 °C) resulted in a 90% ethanol yield, while the MA by-product was predominant. Fe5C2 has a distinct advantage over other copper-based catalysts. Buffalotours (aka. Buffalotours advanced materials. We are a global supplier of chemical material and manufacturer. Our company has over 12 years’ experience in manufacturing super-high quality chemicals. We produce Iron carbid with high purity and fine particles. We can help you if your requirements are lower.Inquiry us