【科技日报】煤炭变身高端化学品有了新路径

Core Insights - The research team led by Zhang Bin at the Shanxi Coal Chemistry Research Institute has made significant progress in the hydrogenation of α-olefins, with results published in the international journal "ACS Catalysis" [1] Group 1: Research Findings - Synthesis gas generated from coal or biomass gasification can produce a range of α-olefins through iron-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, which can further react with synthesis gas via hydrogenation to yield long-chain fatty aldehydes, important raw materials for fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and surfactants [1] - The transition towards "refined and high-value" coal chemical processes is highlighted as a new direction for the industry [1] Group 2: Catalyst Development - The research team proposed a new approach to construct a "Co-MoC interface" by controlling the morphology and thickness of molybdenum carbide to optimize the interface structure [2] - Two efficient interface sites were developed: one is the Co-MoOx site formed by partially oxidized molybdenum carbide nanoparticles and cobalt particles, which significantly lowers the energy barrier for the hydrogenation reaction, achieving a catalytic activity 10.7 times higher than traditional cobalt-based catalysts [2] - The second site is the Co-Mo₂C site formed by molybdenum carbide nanosheets and cobalt atoms, which effectively addresses catalyst loss issues and greatly enhances reaction stability [2] Group 3: Implications for Industry - This research provides a new strategy for designing efficient and stable cobalt-based hydrogenation catalysts, offering a feasible technological route for the high-value conversion of coal resources [2] - The findings are expected to promote the green upgrade of the fine chemicals industry [2]