Rational Design of Ce–Ni Bimetallic MOF-Derived Nanocatalysts for Enhanced Hydrogenation of Dicyclopentadiene

Gao, Xinru; Meng, Han; Wang, Changan; Tao, Jinzhang; Gao, Hongyi

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Rational Design of Ce–Ni Bimetallic MOF-Derived Nanocatalysts for Enhanced Hydrogenation of Dicyclopentadiene

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Xinru Gao

¹,

Han Meng

¹,

Changan Wang

¹,

Jinzhang Tao

^2,3,* and

Hongyi Gao

^1,*

¹

Beijing Key Laboratory of Function Materials for Molecule & Structure Construction, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China

²

Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Development and Application, Guangzhou 510650, China

³

Institute of Resources Utilization and Rare Earth Development, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China

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Catalysts 2025, 15(9), 812; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15090812

Submission received: 7 July 2025 / Revised: 13 August 2025 / Accepted: 24 August 2025 / Published: 26 August 2025

(This article belongs to the Collection Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy)

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Abstract

The development of highly efficient catalysts for the hydrogenation of dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) remains a critical challenge. In this study, we designed a series of bimetallic Ce–Ni metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived nanocatalysts by precisely tuning the Ce/Ni ratio and calcination temperatures. The optimized catalyst, Ni–CeO_2(7:3) @C–400 °C, featuring highly dispersed carbon-coated Ni nanoparticles, achieved complete hydrogenation of DCPD to tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene (THDCPD) with 100% conversion and nearly 100% selectivity within 2 h under 100 °C and 2 MPa. The porous carbon framework significantly facilitated the diffusion and accessibility of DCPD molecules, combined with Ce species reconstructing the electronic structure of Ni active centers through electronic interactions, synergistically enhancing the hydrogenation efficiency. Furthermore, the catalyst demonstrated good structural stability. This work not only provides a robust strategy for the rational design of bimetallic MOF-derived catalysts but also highlights their potential for practical applications in industrial hydrogenation processes.

Keywords: metal–organic framework; catalysts; hydrogenation; bimetallic; DCPD

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Gao, X.; Meng, H.; Wang, C.; Tao, J.; Gao, H. Rational Design of Ce–Ni Bimetallic MOF-Derived Nanocatalysts for Enhanced Hydrogenation of Dicyclopentadiene. Catalysts 2025, 15, 812. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15090812

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Gao X, Meng H, Wang C, Tao J, Gao H. Rational Design of Ce–Ni Bimetallic MOF-Derived Nanocatalysts for Enhanced Hydrogenation of Dicyclopentadiene. Catalysts. 2025; 15(9):812. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15090812

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Gao, Xinru, Han Meng, Changan Wang, Jinzhang Tao, and Hongyi Gao. 2025. "Rational Design of Ce–Ni Bimetallic MOF-Derived Nanocatalysts for Enhanced Hydrogenation of Dicyclopentadiene" Catalysts 15, no. 9: 812. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15090812

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Gao, X., Meng, H., Wang, C., Tao, J., & Gao, H. (2025). Rational Design of Ce–Ni Bimetallic MOF-Derived Nanocatalysts for Enhanced Hydrogenation of Dicyclopentadiene. Catalysts, 15(9), 812. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15090812

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