TiO2/ZnO mixed oxide catalysts, characterization by x-ray photoelectron and infrared-spectroscopy and reactions with propanol and butanol

Johannes A. Lercher, Hannelore Vinek, Heinrich Noller, Jerzy Stoch

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Abstract

TiO2/ZnO mixed oxide catalysts, prepared by hydrolysis of chlorides, were characterized by X-ray photoelectron and infrared spectroscopy as well as by catalytic elimination reactions of propanol and butanol. XPS measurements suggest one phase present in all oxides (ZnTiO3), another only in oxides with 64 and 95 mole % ZnO. This unidentified phase is rather rich in ZnO, has oxygen of very high binding energy (Ols = 533 eV) and decomposes (or is modified) at temperatures above 500° C. I.r. adsorbate spectra of pyridine indicate that Ti4+ cations are mainly present on the surface of the ZnTiO3 phase, Zn2+ on the surface of the other. The changes in product distribution of elimination reactions are discussed in terms of varying acid - base properties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)293-307
Number of pages15
JournalApplied Catalysis
Volume12
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984
Externally publishedYes

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