Structural elucidation of Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalyst: Synthesis & characterization

The development of active, stable, and low-cost catalysts for efficient reactions is appealing but difficult. The objectives of this study are to synthesize Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalysts and analyze their physical properties using SEM, XRD, TGA-DTA, and FTIR. The impregnation method was used to create Cr2O3...

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Main Authors: Alexzman Zulaikha Athirah, Rozali Annuar Nur Hazirah
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Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/46/e3sconf_concept2024_02005.pdf
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Rozali Annuar Nur Hazirah
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description The development of active, stable, and low-cost catalysts for efficient reactions is appealing but difficult. The objectives of this study are to synthesize Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalysts and analyze their physical properties using SEM, XRD, TGA-DTA, and FTIR. The impregnation method was used to create Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalysts with five different chromium oxide loadings (3wt%, 6wt%, 9wt%, 12wt%, and 15wt%). The physical properties of the catalysts were characterized using FTIR, SEM, BET, and TGA. The FTIR spectra and SEM images of the samples confirmed that Cr2O3 was successfully incorporated on Al2O3 support. TGA was used to evaluate the weight loss and thermal stability of the catalysts during the calcination process. The hydroxyl groups of alumina, as well as its water affinity, cause more mass loss when heated because water molecules are released. The addition of chromium oxide, on the other hand, alters thermal interactions, resulting in different mass loss behavior for chromium oxide alumina. The surface area changes seen by BET analysis gave insights into the structural flexibility of the catalyst across varied loading levels. The physical properties of synthesized catalysts demonstrated their ability to be utilized in a variety of catalytic reactions.
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spelling doaj.art-ee924c0c0797493890eb872efecd8e7c2024-04-17T09:12:30ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422024-01-015160200510.1051/e3sconf/202451602005e3sconf_concept2024_02005Structural elucidation of Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalyst: Synthesis & characterizationAlexzman Zulaikha Athirah0Rozali Annuar Nur Hazirah1Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir GudangFaculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir GudangThe development of active, stable, and low-cost catalysts for efficient reactions is appealing but difficult. The objectives of this study are to synthesize Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalysts and analyze their physical properties using SEM, XRD, TGA-DTA, and FTIR. The impregnation method was used to create Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalysts with five different chromium oxide loadings (3wt%, 6wt%, 9wt%, 12wt%, and 15wt%). The physical properties of the catalysts were characterized using FTIR, SEM, BET, and TGA. The FTIR spectra and SEM images of the samples confirmed that Cr2O3 was successfully incorporated on Al2O3 support. TGA was used to evaluate the weight loss and thermal stability of the catalysts during the calcination process. The hydroxyl groups of alumina, as well as its water affinity, cause more mass loss when heated because water molecules are released. The addition of chromium oxide, on the other hand, alters thermal interactions, resulting in different mass loss behavior for chromium oxide alumina. The surface area changes seen by BET analysis gave insights into the structural flexibility of the catalyst across varied loading levels. The physical properties of synthesized catalysts demonstrated their ability to be utilized in a variety of catalytic reactions.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/46/e3sconf_concept2024_02005.pdf
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Structural elucidation of Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalyst: Synthesis & characterization
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title Structural elucidation of Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalyst: Synthesis & characterization
title_full Structural elucidation of Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalyst: Synthesis & characterization
title_fullStr Structural elucidation of Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalyst: Synthesis & characterization
title_full_unstemmed Structural elucidation of Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalyst: Synthesis & characterization
title_short Structural elucidation of Cr2O3-Al2O3 catalyst: Synthesis & characterization
title_sort structural elucidation of cr2o3 al2o3 catalyst synthesis characterization
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