Morphological Control of TiO 2 Supports for Enhanced Pt‐Catalyzed Methylcyclohexane Dehydrogenation

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Authors: Yujung Jung, Najwa Fatimah Somanjaya, Hyunsik Hwang, Yoondo Kim, Hyangsoo Jeong, Yong Wook Kim, Keunsoo Kim, Minseok Bae, Suk Woo Nam, Muhammad Ridwan, Wangyun Won, Hyuntae Sohn
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Abstract

Efficient and durable catalysts are essential for the practical implementation of dehydrogenation processes in liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) systems. In this study, we demonstrate that the catalytic performance of platinum (Pt)/TiO 2 catalysts can be fundamentally modified via morphology‐driven facet engineering of the TiO 2 support for dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane (MCH). Anatase TiO 2 supports with distinct exposed facets were synthesized for a direct comparison between {001}‐exposed nanosheets and {101}‐dominant nanorhombic and polyhedral structures. Among these, the Pt catalyst supported on TiO 2 nanosheets exhibits significantly enhanced catalytic activity and stability during MCH dehydrogenation. Comprehensive spectroscopic and adsorption analyses reveal that the two‐dimensional nanosheet architecture induces strong interfacial electronic interactions, stabilizes metallic Pt species, and promotes favorable surface acidity. This architecture also improves reactant adsorption and accessibility of active sites. Consequently, the Pt/nanosheet‐TiO 2 catalyst delivers superior intrinsic activity and excellent morphological stability under reaction conditions. This study highlights support morphology and facet exposure as key design parameters to control interfacial chemistry and catalytic functionality, providing a general strategy to advance the development of LOHC‐based hydrogen storage technologies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Hydrogen Storage and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Small Science
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
6
Issue
4
Pages
e202500652–e202500652
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN