In today’s rapidly developing world, catalysts play a crucial role in converting raw materials into valuable products, where sustainability and efficiency are crucial. An important chemical is oxalic acid, which is widely used for bleaching, cleaning of metal surfaces and cutting off rust. As demand for environmentally friendly and efficient chemical production methods increases, innovative catalysts that improve the process can revolutionize the production of oxalic acid production. The potential for breakthrough lies in the distinctive characteristics of mesoporous materials designed to improve selectivity and performance. By carefully designing the structure and composition of these materials, scientists make it possible to produce oxalic acid more efficiently, thereby reducing waste and reducing costs.
A study in the journal Heliyon showed that researchers at the University of Albas in Syria, Jasem Suliman Al Ebraheem, Professor Mohammad Nour Ahmad Alkhoder, and Professor Reem Hani Tulaimat of the University of Albas in Syria created and analyzed the mesoporous V – MO-MCM- MCM-MCM-41 NANOCATALYST to improve oxidative oxidation. This essential chemical is widely used in a variety of industries and is obtained using these innovative nanocatalysts of molasses.
Scientists use direct hydrothermal methods to synthesize these nanocatalysts. Tetraethyl silicate (TEOS) is used as a source of silicon dioxide, while cetyltrimephylymonium ammonium bromide (CTAB) acts as a surfactant template to guide the formation. Technologies such as nitrogen adsorption, Fourier conversion infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX) verify the mid-range structure of the catalyst and show how to change the ratio of cargo and particle fruits. Affected surface area, pore size and pore volume.
Nanocatalysts demonstrate their high efficiency in synthetic oxalic acid synthesis, achieving a yield of 83% in one hour using minimal sulfuric acid. This is achieved using the Responsive Surface Method (RSM), adjusting variables such as catalyst dose, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and reaction time. This method helps find the best conditions to maximize oxalic acid production while minimizing sulfuric acid use and reducing reaction time.
Researcher Jasem Al Ebraheem stressed that the results are indeed remarkable, as composite nanocatalysts have demonstrated their extraordinary ability to enhance the reaction process by leveraging the synergistic action of vanadium and molybdenum. In addition, the use of design software to achieve the highest reaction efficiency in conducting chemical experiments is emphasized. This, in turn, opens up new avenues for sustainable and economically viable industrial applications.
Professor Mohammad Alkhoder highlighted the importance of its results: “Our study demonstrates the potential of V-MO-MCM-41 nanocatalysts to significantly enhance oxalic acid yield, thus leveraging the uniqueness of these mesoporous materials. characteristic.”
Professor Reem Tulaimat pointed out the advantages of their method, saying: “The method we developed not only maximizes the efficiency of oxalic acid production, but also helps reduce hazardous wastes because it requires lower sulfuric acid compared to traditional processes. ”
These results have brought great hope to the chemical industry. The newly developed V-MO-MCM-41 catalyst can improve oxalic acid synthesis efficiency while using less resources. This work provides a promising direction for further exploration for catalyst design and optimization, contributing to sustainable and economically viable chemical production.
Journal Reference
Jasem Suliman Al Ebraheem, Mohammad Nour Ahmad Alkhoder, Reem Hani Tulaimat. “Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous V – MO-MCM-41 nanocatalysts: Enhanced Efficiency of Oxalic Acid Synthesis,” Heliyon (2024). doi:
About the Author
Jasem Al EbraheemI have a Bachelor of Degree in Applied Chemistry from Holmes Al-Baath University. During my academic career, I had the honor of teaching in the lab of the School of Science, Department of Chemistry. Due to my strong interest in studying catalysts and their role in chemical reactions, I pursued a master’s degree in physics and chemistry, specializing in catalysts. This program provides me with advanced knowledge and research skills in the fields of catalyst synthesis, characterization techniques and catalytic mechanisms. My paper focuses on the design and characterization of novel catalysts to improve the efficiency of specific chemical reactions. jasim.ibrahem90@gmail.com |
Reem TulaimatProfessor Reem Tulaimat has a master’s degree and a doctorate degree. In 1992, he majored in physics and chemistry at Claude Bernard Lyon University in France. From 1999 to 2004, she served as an assistant professor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. From 2005 to 2024, she served as assistant professor at al-Baath University. She published research papers on applied catalysis A: General Journal, Amorphous Solids Journal and Reaction Kinetics and Catalytic Letters Journal. Many graduate students in the fields of catalysis and photocatalysis have also been supervised. tulaimatreem@gmail.com | -0004 -0311 -1846
Mohammad Nour AlkhoderProfessor Mohammad Nour Alkhoder has a master’s degree and a doctorate degree. Al-Baath University’s Physical Chemistry major with a GPA of 94% on both degrees, Dr. Al-Khadir has extensive experience as a lecturer in teaching subjects including general chemistry, physical chemistry, physical chemistry and graduate-level students, to Postgraduate students and graduate students catalyze and publish many people. Research (uranium extraction, production of silicate catalysts, preparation of activated charcoal, preparation of nanoparticles, and extraction of rare earth elements), I am currently using plasma to prepare nanoparticles. chem.alnour@gmail.com | -0001 -9981 -3471
