Oxygen X-ray absorption near-edge structure characterization of the Ba-doped yttria oxidative coupling catalyst

M. P. Kaminsky, G. W. Zajac, J. C. Campuzano, M. Faizt, L. Beaulaigue, K. Gofron, G. Jenningst, J. M. Yao, D. K. Saldin

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Abstract

Ba-doped Y2O3 is one of the most active catalysts for the oxidative coupling of methane. Here, based on measurements of the oxygen K-edge X-ray absorption edge, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and its catalytic activity and selectivity, we propose that the active sites are charge-deficient oxygen sites created as Bat+ substitutes into Y3+ lattice sites. The substitution is temperature dependent, becoming significant only at higher temperatures. We have found a correlation of catalytic activity and selectivity as a function of Ba loading on Y203. This is reflected in the oxygen K-edge absorption near the absorption edge.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)16-23
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Catalysis
Volume136
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1992
Externally publishedYes

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