The oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) was efficiently catalyzed when Pt nanoparticles (NPs) were supported onto a Ce 0.8 Bi 0.2 O 2Àd solid solution. 98% yield of FDCA was achieved within 30 min at room temperature and the catalyst was reused five times without much loss of FDCA selectivity. It is the first report on the oxidation of HMF, an alcohol and an aldehyde, effectively catalyzed by a ceria-based material supported Pt catalyst. The individual properties of the Pt NPs and the ceria-based support were retained and not affected after their combination. The superior oxygen activation ability of the Bi-doped ceria thoroughly changed the performance of the ceria supported Pt catalyst. Pt NPs were responsible for the formation of the Pt-alkoxide intermediate, followed by b-H elimination with the help of hydroxide ions. Bi-containing ceria accelerated the oxygen reduction process because of the presence of a large amount of oxygen vacancies and the cleavage of the peroxide intermediate promoted by bismuth. These specific functions were well incorporated during the catalytic oxidation cycle, leading to the generation of the highly efficient Pt/Ce 0.8 Bi 0.2 O 2Àd catalyst for HMF oxidation at room temperature.Scheme 1 The oxidation of biomass-derived HMF to FDCA.
Redispersion of platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs) on ceria is an important route for catalyst regeneration and antisintering. Here, we investigate the redispersion of Pt on ceria nanoparticles with defined surface planes including cubes ({100}) and octahedra ({111}). It is observed that Pt redispersion takes place only on ceria cubes in an alternating oxidation and reduction atmosphere. A quicker alternation rate is beneficial for such redispersion. On the basis of our experimental results and understandings toward this process, we proposed that the redispersion takes place at the moment of alternation of oxidation and reduction.
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