Theoretical investigation on the role of external oxygen facilitating oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrogen sulfide on Fe-based oxide catalystsShow others and affiliations
2025 (English)In: Fuel, ISSN 0016-2361, E-ISSN 1873-7153, Vol. 400, article id 135641Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
The oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a critical process in biogas purification, enabling cleaner and more efficient utilization of renewable energy sources. This study employs density functional theory (DFT) and microkinetic modeling to investigate the role of external oxygen (O-ext) in enhancing the catalytic performance of O-2/alpha-Fe2O3(0 0 0 1) surfaces. The findings reveal that O-ext significantly lowers the activation energy of key reaction steps, promotes more favorable reaction pathways, and mitigates sulfur poisoning by stabilizing lattice oxygen and suppressing the formation of oxygen vacancies. The unique electronic and structural properties of the O-2/alpha-Fe2O3(0 0 0 1) surface facilitate improved catalyst activity and extended operational stability, addressing key challenges in sustainable energy technologies. The existence of the O-ext can decrease the optimal temperature of ODH of H2S from >1150 K on the pristine alpha-Fe2O3(0 0 0 1) surface to 850 K on the O-2/alpha-Fe2O3(0 0 0 1) surface. Furthermore, undergoing the ODH reaction to the steady state is 1.25 x 10(3) times faster than that of a lean alpha-Fe2O3(0 0 0 1) surface. Also, the amount of poisoned species of S* on the O-2/alpha-Fe2O3(0 0 0 1) surface is lowered significantly. This work advances the design of robust catalysts for efficient H2S removal by providing a deeper understanding of catalytic behavior and deactivation mechanisms. The insights presented here contribute to cleaner energy production and environmental protection, bridging fundamental knowledge and practical applications in catalysis.
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Keywords [en]
First-principles calculation; DFT; H2S dissociation; Microkinetic modeling; Oxidative dehydrogenation
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URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-214425DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2025.135641ISI: 001498595500002Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105005394623OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-214425DiVA, id: diva2:1965883
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Funding Agencies|Walailak University under the New Researcher Development scheme [WU67276]
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