Effect of water vapor on NH3-NO/NO2 SCR performance of fresh and aged MnOx-NbOx-CeO2 catalysts

Numerical Investigation on the Intraphase and Interphase Mass Transfer Limitations for NH3-SCR over Cu-ZSM-5

A systematic modeling approach was scrutinized to develop a kinetic model and a novel monolith channel geometry was designed for NH3 selective catalytic reduction (NH3-SCR) over Cu-ZSM-5. The redox characteristic of Cu-based catalysts and the variations of NH3, NOx concentration, and NOx conversion along the axis in porous media channels were studied. The relative pressure drop in different channels, the variations of NH3 and NOx conversion efficiency were analyzed. The model mainly considers NH3 adsorption and desorption, NH3 oxidation, NO oxidation, and NOx reduction. The results showed that the model could accurately predict the NH3-SCR reaction. In addition, it was found that the Cu-based zeolite catalyst had poor low-temperature catalytic performance and good high-temperature activity. Moreover, the catalytic reaction of NH3-SCR was mainly concentrated in the upper part of the reactor. In addition, the hexagonal channel could effectively improve the diffusion rate of gas reactants to the catalyst wall, reduce the pressure drop and improve the catalytic conversion efficiencies of NH3 and NOx.

Thermodynamics of Water-Cationic Species-Framework Guest-Host Interactions within Transition Metal Ion-Exchanged Mordenite Relevant to Selective Anaerobic Oxidation of Methane to Methanol

Low-temperature anaerobic methane conversion to methanol (MTM) using copper ion-exchanged mordenite (Cu-MOR) as the catalyst and water as the sole source of oxygen is promising for sustainable utilization of methane. Integrating in situ calorimetric, spectroscopic, and structural methodologies, we report a systematic study on energetics of water-cationic species-framework guest-host interactions as a function of water loading for several mordenites relevant to low-temperature MTM. Notably, the near-zero coverage hydration enthalpy on Cu-MOR is -133.1 ± 6.0 kJ/mol water, which is related to Cu-MOR regeneration using water as oxidant. The copper oxo sites are thermally stable up to 915 °C and remain chemically intact as an oxygen source after complete hydration and dehydration. This study underscores the importance of manipulating the oxidation state and coordination chemistry of transition metal guest species in zeolites by fine-tuning the partial pressure of water as a strategy for rational design, synthesis, and modification of catalysts.

Novel CeO2@TiO2 core-shell nanostructure catalyst for selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3

The CeO₂@TiO₂ core-shell nanostructure catalyst prepared by a two-step hydrothermal method was used for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx with NH₃ in this study. The catalyst presented the obvious core-shell structure, and the shell was amorphous TiO₂ which could protect the active center from the SO₂ erosion. The catalyst showed high activity and stability, excellent N₂ selectivity and superior SO₂ resistance and H₂O tolerance. Characterizations such as TEM, HR-TEM, XRD, BET, XPS, NH₃-TPD, and H₂-TPR were carried out. The results indicated that the catalyst had large surface area and the active sites were well dispersed on the surface. The NH₃-TPD, H₂-TPR and XPS results implied that its increased SCR activity might be due to the enhancement of NH₃ chemisorption and the increase of active oxygen species, both of which were conductive to NH₃ activation. The excellent catalytic performance suggests that it is a promising candidate for SCR catalyst.

A review of Mn-containing oxide catalysts for low temperature selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3: reaction mechanism and catalyst deactivation

The reactions over Mn-containing selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts.

Modification of MnCo2Ox catalysts by NbOx for low temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3

Among the NbOx modified MnCo₂Ox catalysts by co-precipitation, MnCo₂Nb_0.5Ox presented high activity, N₂ selectivity and H₂O resistance for NH₃-SCR reaction at low temperatures.