Quantum Theory and Measured Turnover Rates: Perovskite Chemical Transistors for Non-Faradaic Alkane Isomerization
Abstract
This final report describes work performed toward the development of a pelletized proton conducting perovskite electrolyte for use in an electrochemical reactor system aimed at isomerizing alkanes via potential-controlled proton spillover. The intent of the initial proposal was to develop a reliable synthetic procedure for creating BaCe1-xYxO3- pellets, using powder XRD and vibrational spectroscopy to analyze perovskite samples, creating an electrochemical reactor system for analyzing methylcyclohexane turnover, and performing computational studies to probe proton trajectory in proton-conducting perovskites. In what follows, a brief overview of studies on the non-Faradaic electrochemical modification of catalytic activity (NEMCA) is provided for context of our experiment. A short discussion on how we posit that the NEMCA effect will be observable for alkane (i.e., methylcyclohexane) isomerization in an electrochemical system at elevated temperatures using solid oxide proton conductor electrolytes is also included. Results of the perovskite synthesis and characterization as well as progress on the reactor system are then recounted before elaborating on continued efforts and future work to be pursued in the coming weeks and months.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 06, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1187817
Entities
People
- Eugene S Smotkin
Organizations
- Northeastern University