Mn3O4 derived from Mn-MOFs with hydroxyl group ligands for efficient toluene catalytic oxidation

Mn 3 O 4 catalysts have shown great potentials for toluene catalytic oxidation for the spinel structure and weak metal oxygen bonds. In this work, Mn 3 O 4 and Mn 2 O 3 catalysts were obtained by using Mn-MOFs with different ligands as precursors. It was found that the reduction of hydroxyl groups in 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid was favorable for the preparation of Mn 3 O 4 under the proper temperature range. The Mn 3 O 4 -MOF-74–300 catalyst exposed the highest Mn 3+ , O ads /O latt and reducing capacity. Herein, the Mn 3 O 4 -MOFs-74–300 catalyst exhibited excellent performance for toluene oxidation, which could achieve 90% toluene conversion at 218 ℃ (toluene concentration = 1000 ppm and SV = 20000 mL·g −1 ·h −1 ). Moreover, the Mn 3 O 4 -MOFs-74–300 catalyst exhibited high stability, circulation performance and water resistance in the catalytic test.