Surface reaction and lattice oxygen transfer in chemical looping oxidative coupling of methane: Molecular dynamics simulations
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摘要: 本研究采用分子动力学模拟的方法计算八种金属氧化物催化剂-载氧体CL-OCM反应性能,并对性能最优的Mn2O3开展反应时间和颗粒尺寸的研究。结果表明,适当延长反应时间有利于提高 C2H4 选择性; C/O=1 是Mn2O3的理想尺寸。基于以上结果分析了Mn2O3 CL-OCM界面反应路径和晶格氧传递问题,以揭示反应机理。CH3 *气相二聚化生成C2H6的是CL-OCM最主要的碳偶联路径。除此之外,还存在两条碳偶联路径,均由CH2 *引发。CH3 *与OH*表面结合生成甲醇是CL-OCM副反应的先决步骤,抑制甲醇生成是提高CL-OCM反应C2选择性的关键。晶格氧存在转化,表面晶格氧是甲烷活化的活性氧。晶格氧数量差异及体相晶格氧迁移阻力差异是导致CH4转化率和C2选择性不同的主要原因。该研究为CL-OCM催化剂-载氧体的机理探究提供新的方法。Abstract: Chemical looping oxidative coupling of methane (CL-OCM) is a promising methodology for ethylene production from methane. This article utilizes molecular dynamic (MD) simulation to assess the performance of eight metal oxide catalytic oxygen carriers in CL-OCM reactions. It also investigates the impact of reaction time and particle size on the efficiency of the most effective Mn2O3 COC. The results indicate that extending the reaction time appropriately enhances C2H4 selectivity and a C/O ratio of 1 is found to be the optimal size for Mn2O3-based CL-OCM. Furthermore, surface reactions and lattice oxygen transfer are analyzed by MD simulation in Mn2O3-based CL-OCM, providing deeply insights into the reaction mechanism. The findings reveal that the gas-phase dimerization of CH3 * to form C2H6 serves as the primary carbon coupling pathway in CL-OCM. In addition, there are two other carbon coupling pathways, both initiated by CH2 *. Methanol formation through surface combination of CH3 * and OH* represents an initial step in CL-OCM side reactions. Therefore, inhibiting methanol formation is crucial for enhancing C2 selectivity in CL-OCM. There exists a transformation of lattice oxygen and surface lattice oxygen plays a key role in methane activation. The quantity of lattice oxygen and difference in bulk lattice oxygen migration resistance are major factors influencing variations CH4 conversion and C2 selectivity. This study provides a new way to reaction mechanism exploration related to CL-OCM catalytic oxygen carriers.
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表 1 分子动力学模拟输入条件
Table 1 Molecular dynamic simulation input conditions
Metal oxide Time t/ps Radius r/Å (C/O) No. Different metal oxides Mn2O3 500 12 (1) 1 Mn3O4 2 Fe2O3 3 Fe3O4 4 FeO 5 CuO 6 Cu2O 7 NiO 8 Reaction time Mn2O3 250 12 (1) 9 1000 10 2000 11 Particle size Mn2O3 500 9.5 (2) 12 13.5 (0.75) 13 15.5 (0.5) 14 表 2 Mn2O3体系 CL-OCM反应中间体和产物及其首次出现时间
Table 2 Intermediates and products and their first appearance time for CL-OCM using Mn2O3
Intermediate First appearance
time t/psProduct First appearance
time t/psCH3 * 0.025 C2H6 7.75 CH2 * 9.575 C2H4 45.95 CH* 187.625 C2H2 494.025 H* 5.625 CO 44.225 O* 0.025 CO2 60.275 OH* 5 H2O 15.175 C* 388.95 H2 7.975 CH3O* 23.1 CH2O 6.575 CHO* 36.85 CH3OH 3.325 C2H5 * 39.375 CH3OCH3 145.025 C2H3 * 67.475 CHOOH 59.9 表 3 CuO体系CL-OCM反应中间体和产物及其首次出现时间
Table 3 Intermediates and products and their first appearance time for CL-OCM using CuO
Intermediate First appearance
time t/psProduct First appearance
time t/psCH3 * 0.05 C2H6 184.3 CH2 * 0.025 C2H4 99.15 CH* 29.475 C2H2 93.85 H* 0.7 CO 244.75 O* 2.675 H2O 65.4 OH* 4.6 H2 142.1 CH3O* 32.125 CH2O 14.8 CHO* 72.825 CH3OH 14.45 C2H5 * 93.775 C3H4 408.755 C2H3 * 150.65 − − C3H5 * 404.45 − − 表 4 CL-OCM反应过程中Mn2O3 组分及晶格氧变化
Table 4 Changes of Mn2O3 composition and lattice oxygen during CL-OCM reaction
Time/ps Composition Ro/% Rlo/% 0 Mn2O3 59.84 57.51 50 Mn2O2.85 58.80 47.25 100 Mn2O2.57 56.25 46.60 150 Mn2O2.29 53.41 37.94 200 Mn2O2.12 51.50 34.50 250 Mn2O2.03 49.58 31.91 300 Mn2O1.83 47.80 26.70 350 Mn2O1.74 46.52 24.74 400 Mn2O1.69 45.78 24.74 450 Mn2O1.67 45.49 24.68 500 Mn2O1.63 45.00 25.00 -
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