The facet effect of ceria nanoparticles on platinum dispersion and catalytic activity of methanol partial oxidation

The effect of platinum-supported nano-shaped ceria catalysts on methanol partial oxidation and methyl formate product selectivity has been investigated. A Pt-supported CeO2 nanocube catalyst had a higher turnover frequency than nanosphere catalysts; however, nanosphere catalysts showed higher selectivity towards methyl formate. The observed ceria shape effect in catalysis was associated with the shape-dependent Pt dispersion and its oxidation states. Furthermore, in situ studies revealed that the reduced platinum and mono-dentate methoxy group were responsible for the higher turnover frequency.

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In methanol partial oxidation, platinum-supported nano cube CeO2 catalyst showed higher turnover frequency, while nanosphere catalyst exhibited higher selectivity towards methyl formate. The observed ceria shape effect is associated with shape-dependent platinum dispersion and oxidation states. Reductive platinum and mono-dentate methoxy group were found to be responsible for the higher turnover frequency through in situ studies.