Low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH₃ over nanoflaky MnOx on carbon nanotubes in situ prepared via a chemical bath deposition route

Promotion of SO2 resistance of Ce-La/TiO2 denitrification catalysts by V doping

Conventional cerium-based denitrification catalysts show good catalytic activity at moderate and high temperatures, but their denitrification performance may be decreased due to poisoning by SO2 in the flue gas. In this paper, V was introduced into Ce-La/TiO2 catalysts by a ball-milling method, and the effects of the V content on catalyst denitrification performance and SO2 resistance were investigated. Fourier-transform diffuse reflectance in situ infrared spectroscopy was used to examine the denitrification mechanism and evaluate the catalysts for surface acidity, redox characteristics, and SO2 adsorption. After introducing V, Brønsted acids played the dominant role in the catalytic reaction by increasing the number of acidic sites on the catalyst surface, adsorbing NH3 to participate in the reaction, and improving the sulfur resistance by inhibiting SO2 poisoning. The Ce3+ and O ratio on the catalyst surface were also enhanced by V doping, which reduced interactions between SO2 and the primary metal oxide active ingredients. The modified catalyst inhibited the formation of sulfate species on the catalyst surface and prevented the generation of additional nitrate species on the surface, which protected the main active sites. After V doping, the NH3-SCR reaction on the catalyst surface followed the Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism.

Selective Oxidation of Triethylamine Catalyzed by Mn-Ce/ZSM-5

The selective catalytic oxidation (SCO) of triethylamine (TEA) to harmless nitrogen (N₂), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and water (H₂O) is of green elimination technology. In this paper, Mn-Ce/ZSM-5 with different proportions of MnO_x/CeO_x were studied for the selective catalytic combustion of TEA. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, BET, H₂-TPR, XPS, and NH₃-TPD and their catalytic activities were analyzed. The results showed that MnO_x was the main active component. The addition of a small amount of CeO_x promotes the generation of high-valence Mn ions, which reduces the reduction temperature of the catalyst and increases the redox capacity of the catalyst. In addition, the synergistic effect between CeO_x and MnO_x significantly improves the mobility of reactive oxygen species on the catalyst, thus improving the catalytic performance of the catalyst. The catalytic oxidation performance of TEA over 15Mn5Ce/ZSM-5 is the highest. TEA can be completely converted at 220 °C, and the selectivity for N₂ is up to 80%. The reaction mechanism was studied by in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (in situ DRIFTS).

Catalytic CO2 Capture via Ultrasonically Activating Dually Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes

High energy consumption and high cost have been the obstacles for large-scale deployment of all state-of-the-art CO₂ capture technologies. Finding a transformational way to improve mass transfer and reaction kinetics of the CO₂ capture process is timely for reducing carbon footprints. In this work, commercial single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were activated with nitric acid and urea under ultrasonication and hydrothermal methods, respectively, to prepare N-doped CNTs with the functional group of -COOH, which possesses both basic and acid functionalities. The chemically modified CNTs with a concentration of 300 ppm universally catalyze both CO₂ sorption and desorption of the CO₂ capture process. The increases in the desorption rate achieved with the chemically modified CNTs can reach as high as 503% compared to that of the sorbent without the catalyst. A chemical mechanism underlying the catalytic CO₂ capture is proposed based on the experimental results and further confirmed by density functional theory computations.

The Resistance of SO2 and H2O of Mn-Based Catalysts for NO x Selective Catalytic Reduction with Ammonia: Recent Advances and Perspectives

The treatment of NO _x has become an urgent issue due to it being difficult to degrade in air and its tremendous adverse impact on public health. Among numerous NO _x emission control technologies, the technology of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) using ammonia (NH₃) as the reducing agent (NH₃-SCR) is regarded as the most effective and promising technique. However, the development and application of high-efficiency catalysts is severely limited due to the poisoning and deactivation effect by SO₂ and H₂O vapor in the low-temperature NH₃-SCR technology. In this review, recent advances in the catalytic effects from increasing the rate of the activity in low-temperature NH₃-SCR by manganese-based catalysts and the stability of resistance to H₂O and SO₂ during catalytic denitration are reviewed. In addition, the denitration reaction mechanism, metal modification, preparation methods, and structures of the catalyst are highlighted, and the challenges and potential solutions for the design of a catalytic system for degenerating NO _x over Mn-based catalysts with high resistance of SO₂ and H₂O are discussed in detail.

The promoting/inhibiting effect of water vapor on the selective catalytic reduction of NOx

In the field of nitrogen oxides (NO_x) abatement, developing selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts that can operate stably in the practical conditions remains a big challenge because of the complexity and uncertainty of actual flue gas emissions. As water vapor is unavoidable in the actual flue gas, it is indispensable to explore its effect on the performance of SCR catalysts. Many studies have proved that the effects of H₂O on de-NO_x activity of SCR catalysts were indeed observed during SCR reactions operated under wet conditions. Whether the effect is promotive or inhibitory depends on the reaction conditions, catalyst types and reducing agents used in SCR reaction. This review focuses on the effect of H₂O on SCR catalysts and SCR reaction, including promoting effect, inhibiting effect, as well as the effecting mechanism. Besides, various strategies for developing a water-resistant SCR catalyst are also included. We hope that this work can give a more comprehensive insight into the effects of H₂O on SCR catalysts and help with the rational design of water-resistant SCR catalysts for further practical application in NO_x abatement field.

Effect of Bimetal Element Doping on the Low-Temperature Activity of Manganese-Based Catalysts for NH3-SCR

A series of novel Mn₆Zr_1-xCo_x denitrification catalysts were prepared by the co-precipitation method. The effect of co-modification of MnO_x catalyst by zirconium and cobalt on the performance of NH₃-SCR was studied by doping transition metal cobalt into the Mn₆Zr₁ catalyst. The ternary oxide catalyst Mn₆Zr_0.3Co_0.7 can reach about 90% of NO_x conversion in a reaction temperature range of 100–275°C, and the best NO_x conversion can reach up to 99%. In addition, the sulfur resistance and water resistance of the Mn₆Zr_0.3Co_0.7 catalyst were also tested. When the concentration of SO₂ is 200ppm, the NO_x conversion of catalyst Mn₆Zr_0.3Co_0.7 is still above 90%. 5 Vol% H₂O has little effect on catalyst NO_x conversion. The results showed that the Mn₆Zr_0.3Co_0.7 catalyst has excellent resistance to sulfur and water. Meanwhile, the catalyst was systematically characterized. The results showed that the addition of zirconium and cobalt changes the surface morphology of the catalyst. The specific surface area, pore size, and volume of the catalyst were increased, and the reduction temperature of the catalyst was decreased. In conclusion, the doping of zirconium and cobalt successfully improves the NH₃-SCR activity of the catalyst.

Highly Effective Activated Carbon-Supported Ni-Mn Bifunctional Catalyst for Selective Hydrodeoxygenation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-Dimethylfuran

Designing highly efficient and low-cost catalysts for conversion of renewable biomass into high value-added chemicals and biofuels is important and challenging. Herein, a non-noble Ni-Mn bifunctional catalyst supported on activated carbon (Ni-Mn/AC) was developed by an incipient wetness impregnation method. The catalyst was found to be economic and efficient for the selective hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) to 2,5-dimethylfuran (2,5-DMF). The optimal Ni-Mn/AC (Ni/Mn=3) catalyst achieved 98.5 % 2,5-DMF yield with 100 % conversion of 5-HMF under mild reaction conditions of 180 °C, 2.0 MPa H₂ for 4 h. Furthermore, the catalyst exhibited outstanding reusability and could be recycled eight times without loss of activity. The addition of Mn not only enhanced the reactivity of 5-HMF but also resulted in the dominant reaction pathway shift from the hydrogenation of the C=O bond to the hydrogenolysis of C-OH bond, which was attributed to the synergy of highly dispersed Ni metallic nanoparticles and moderate Lewis acid sites from MnO_x as revealed by detailed characterizations.

Ordered Mesoporous MnAlOx Oxides Dominated by Calcination Temperature for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with NH3 at Low Temperature

Manganese alumina composited oxides (MnAlOx) catalysts with ordered mesoporous structure prepared by evaporation-induced self-assembly (EISA) method was designed for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx with NH3 at low temperature. The effect of calcination temperature of MnAlOx catalysts was investigated systematically, and it was correlated with SCR activity. Results showed that with an increase in calcination temperature, the SCR activity of MnAlOx catalysts increased. When the calcination temperature was raised up to 800 °C, the NOx conversion was more than 90% in the operation temperature range of 150~240 °C. Through various characterization analysis, it was found that MnAlOx-800 °C catalysts possessed enhanced redox capacities as the higher content of Mn4+/(Mn3+ + Mn4+). Moreover, the improved redox properties could contribute to a higher NOx adsorption and activation ability, which lead to higher SCR performance of MnAlOx-800 °C catalysts. In situ DRIFTs revealed that the adsorbed NO2 and bidentate nitrate are the reactive intermediate species, and NH3 species bonded to Lewis acid sites taken part in SCR progress. The SCR progress predominantly followed E–R mechanism, while L–H mechanism also takes effect to a certain degree.

Manganese oxide nanorod catalysts for low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3

MnO_x nanorod catalysts were successfully synthesized by two different preparation methods using porous SiO₂ nanorods as the template and investigated for the low-temperature selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with NH₃. The catalysts were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and NH₃ temperature-programmed desorption. The results show that the obtained MnO_x-P nanorod catalyst prepared by redox precipitation method exhibits higher NO removal activity than that prepared by the solvent evaporation method in the low temperature range of 100–180 °C, where about 98% NO conversion is achieved over MnO_x(0.36)-P nanorods. The reason is mainly attributed to MnO_x(0.36)-P nanorods possessing unique flower-like morphology and mesoporous structures with high pore volume, which facilitates the exposure of more active sites of MnO_x and the adsorption of reactant gas molecules. Furthermore, there is a lower crystallinity of MnO_x, higher percentage of Mn⁴⁺ species and a large amount of strong acid sites on the surface. These factors contribute to the excellent low-temperature SCR activity of MnO_x(0.36)-P nanorods.

Compared with MnO_x(0.36)-E nanorods, MnO_x(0.36)-P nanorods possess unique flower-like morphology and mesoporous structures with high pore volume, contributing to the excellent low-temperature SCR activity of MnO_x(0.36)-P nanorods.

Synthesis of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and their application in the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3

This review summarizes the synthesis, applications for the NH3-SCR and methods for strengthening the water resistance and thermal stability of MOF catalysts.

Hydrothermal Synthesis of a Ce-Zr-Ti Mixed Oxide Catalyst with Enhanced Catalytic Performance for a NH3-SCR Reaction

A series of mesoporous CeZrTiO_x catalysts were prepared by a facile hydrothermal method. Compared with CeTiO_x catalysts synthesized under the same conditions, the catalytic activity and anti-SO₂ performance of the Ce1Zr1TiO_x catalyst are greatly improved, and at the gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 60 000 h^-1, the NO_x removal efficiency is maintained at 90% in the temperature range of 290-500 °C. The catalytic effect of ZrO₂ on the Ce-Ti catalyst NH₃-SCR activity was elucidated through a series of characterizations. The results revealed that the doping of Zr could significantly improve and optimize the structure of Ce-Ti catalysts. At the same time, due to the doping of Zr, the synergistic effect between Ce and Zr in the CeZrTiO_x catalyst can effectively increase oxygen mobility, total acid content, and surface adsorbed oxygen species and lead to a larger pore volume. In addition, the introduction of ZrO₂ made the transformation of Ce⁴⁺ into Ce³⁺ more obvious, and the 2Ce⁴⁺ + Zr²⁺ ↔ 2Ce³⁺ + Zr⁴⁺ reaction greatly improved the reducibility of Ce1Zr1TiO_x. Among them, the improvement of SCR performance and H₂O/SO₂ tolerance is due to the electronic interaction between Zr and Ce.

Oxygen Defect Engineering of β-MnO2 Catalysts via Phase Transformation for Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO

The catalysts for low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH₃ (NH₃ -SCR) are highly desired due to the large demand in industrial furnaces. The characteristic of low-temperature requires the catalyst with rich active sites especially the redox sites. Herein, the authors obtain oxygen defect-rich β-MnO₂ from a crystal phase transformation process during air calcination, by which the as-prepared γ-MnO₂ nanosheet and nanorod can be conformally transformed into the corresponding β-MnO₂ . Simultaneously, this transformation accompanies oxygen defects modulation resulted from lattice rearrangement. The most active β-MnO₂ nanosheet with plentiful oxygen defects shows a high efficiency of > 90% NO conversion in an extremely wide operation window of ≈120-350 °C. The detailed characterizations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the introduction of oxygen defects enhances the adsorption properties for reactants and decreases the energy barriers of *NH₂ formation more than 0.3 eV (≈0.32-0.37 eV), which contributes to a high efficiency of low-temperature SCR activity. The authors finding provides a feasible approach to achieve the oxygen defect engineering and gains insight into manganese-based catalysts for low-temperature NO removal or pre-oxidation.

Acid modification enhances selective catalytic reduction activity and sulfur dioxide resistance of manganese-cerium-cobalt catalysts: Insight into the role of phosphotungstic acid

Improving the SO₂ resistance of catalysts is crucial to driving commercial applications of Mn-based catalysts. In this work, the phosphotungstic acid (HPW) modification strategy was applied to improve the N₂ selectivity, SO₂ and H₂O resistance of the Mn-Ce-Co catalyst, and further, the mechanism of HWP modification on enhanced catalytic performance was explored. The results showed that HPW-Mn-Ce-Co catalyst exhibits higher NO_x conversion (~100% at 100-250 °C) and N₂ selectivity (exceed 80% at 50-350 °C) due to more oxygen vacancies, greater surface acidity, and lower redox capacity. In situ diffused reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (in situ DRIFTS) reveal that HPW changed the reaction path of Mn-Ce-Co catalysts, promoted the adsorption and activation of NH₃, and reduced the effect of SO₂ on the active bidentate nitrate species, and thereby exhibiting good SO₂ resistance. X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS) and NH₃ temperature-programmed desorption of (NH₃-TPD) results show that HPW can inhibit the formation of metal sulfate, and SO₂ can be combined with Ce species more easily. The generated Ce₂(SO₃)₃ can not only protect Mn species but also increase the acid sites and weaken the poisoning effect of metal sulfate. This study provides a simple design strategy for the catalyst to improve the low-temperature catalytic performance and toxicity resistance.

A review of Mn-based catalysts for low-temperature NH3-SCR: NOx removal and H2O/SO2 resistance

The development of high-efficiency catalysts is the key to the low-temperature NH₃-SCR technology. The introduction of SO₂ and H₂O will lead to poisoning and deactivation of the catalysts, which severely limits the development and application of NH₃-SCR technology. This review introduces the necessity of NO_x removal, explains the mechanisms of H₂O and SO₂ poisoning on NH₃-SCR catalysts, highlights the Mn-based catalysts of different active metals and supports and their resistance to H₂O and SO₂, and analyses the relationship between metal modification, selection of support and preparation method, morphology and structure design and SO₂/H₂O resistance. Given the current problems, this review points out the future research focus of Mn-based catalysts and also puts forward corresponding countermeasures to solve the existing problems.

FeVO4-supported Mn–Ce oxides for the low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NOx by NH3

Iron vanadate (FeVO4) nanorods are used as a carrier to support manganese (Mn) and cerium (Ce) oxides for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides (NOx) with NH3 for the first time.

Ce regulated surface properties of Mn/SAPO-34 for improved NH3-SCR at low temperature

Ce modified MnO x /SAPO-34 was prepared and investigated for low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO x with ammonia (NH3-SCR). The 0.3Ce-Mn/SAPO-34 catalyst had nearly 95% NO conversion at 200-350 °C at a space velocity of 10 000 h-1. Microporous SAPO-34 as the support provided the catalyst with increased hydrothermal stability. XPS and H2-TPR results proved that the Mn4+ and Oα content increased after incorporation of Ce, this promoted the conversion of NO at low temperature via a 'fast SCR' route. NH3-TPD measurements combined oxidation experiments of NO, NH3 indicated the reduction of both the surface acidity and the amount of acid sites, which effectively decreased the NH3 oxditaion to NO or N2O at elevated temperature and promoted the catalytic selectivity for nitrogen. A redox cycle between manganese oxide and Ce was assumed for the active oxygen transfer and facilitated the catalyst durability.

Enhancement of the activity of Cu/TiO2 catalyst by Eu modification for selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3

The Cu/TiO₂ catalysts with the addition of Eu were developed by the sol-gel way for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO_x by NH₃. Activity tests revealed that CuEu/TiO₂-0.15 catalyst showed the optimal de-NO_x performance in a wide temperature range (150-300 °C), along with an admirable SO₂ tolerance. According to characterization analysis, the relationship between the NH₃-SCR performance and physicochemical characters of samples was explored. The adjunction of Eu on Cu/TiO₂ catalyst can contribute to the formation of a large amount of Cu²⁺, adsorbed oxygen, and acid sites on the catalyst surface. Moreover, the Eu addition on Cu/TiO₂ is favorable to the generation of activated NO_x and NH₃ substances adsorbed on the catalyst surface, which would conduce to the NH₃-SCR process by Langmuir-Hinshelwood (L-H) mechanism effectively.

Selective catalytic reduction of NOx by NH3 over CeVO4-CeO2 nanocomposite

In this study, it was found that the CeVO₄-CeO₂ nanocomposite possessed remarkably selective catalytic reduction (SCR) performance and wider active temperature scope. And, the promotion principle was explored based on BET, XRD, XPS, H₂-temperature-programmed reduction, NH₃-temperature-programmed desorption, and in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform (DRIFT) techniques. The characterization outcomes manifested that the CeVO₄-CeO₂ nanocomposite could inhibit its crystallinity and enhance the concentrations of chemisorbed oxygen species and Ce³⁺, which was advantageous to the SCR process. Moreover, the in situ DRIFT technique manifested that the NH₃-SCR reaction over Ce_0.75V_0.25O_y was enhanced effectively through the mechanism of L-H.

Promoting Effect of Ti Species in MnOx-FeOx/Silicalite-1 for the Low-Temperature NH3-SCR Reaction

Manganese and iron oxides catalysts supported on silicalite-1 and titanium silicalite-1 (TS-1) are synthesized by the wet impregnation method for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx with NH3 (NH3-SCR), respectively. The optimized catalyst demonstrates an increased NOx conversion efficiency of 20% below 150 °C, with a space velocity of 18,000 h−1, which can be attributed to the incorporation of Ti species. The presence of Ti species enhances surface acidity and redox ability of the catalyst without changing the structure of supporter. Moreover, further researches based on in situ NH3 adsorption reveal that Lewis acid sites linked to Mn4+ on the surface have a huge influence on the improvement of denitration efficiency of the catalyst at low temperatures.

Promotional effects of nitrogen doping on catalytic performance over manganese-containing semi-coke catalysts for the NH3-SCR at low temperatures

A series of nitrogen-doped MnO_x/semi-coke catalysts were studied for low-temperature (LT) de-NO_x performance in the NH₃-SCR reaction. Changes in morphology, structure, and surface chemistry of the semi-coke catalysts were systematically investigated to analyze the promotional effects of nitrogen doping on catalytic performance. The catalytic activity of ASC-10U10 Mn was found to be enhanced significantly in a broad temperature range of 100-300 °C, improving 44.2 % at 150 °C-the largest jump in this temperature range-and reaching 94.5 % at 275 °C. Nitrogen doping results in aromatic pyridinic-N, pyrrolic-N, and quaternary-N; the unpaired electrons on these groups play a critical role in enhancing the adsorption and oxidation of NO. NH₃ adsorption is enhanced due to numerous diverse Lewis acid sites on ASC-10U10 Mn. The electron distribution of MnO_x/semi-coke catalysts and the electron mobility between manganese and oxygen species are improved by nitrogen doping. The resulting nitrate intermediates, especially bridging nitrates, can be reduced by NH₃ species at low temperatures. The increase in the number of oxygen vacancies improves oxidation of coordinated NH₃. In addition, DRIFTS results suggest that coordinated NH₃ and intermediate -NH₂ are much more active and make a considerable positive contribution to the LT SCR reaction.

Mechanism and regeneration of sulfur-poisoned Mn-promoted calcined NiAl hydrotalcite-like compounds for C3H6-SCR of NO

The selective catalytic reduction of NO with propene (C₃H₆-SCR) in the presence of SO₂ was investigated over a series of Mn-promoted calcined NiAl hydrotalcite-like compounds. The obtained 5% MnNiAlO catalyst exhibits superior NO conversion efficiency (95%) at 240 °C, and excellent sulfur-poisoning resistance. The possible reaction pathways of the catalytic process were proposed according to several characterization measurements. It is demonstrated that Mn-promoted NiAlO catalysts enhance the Brønsted acid sites and surface active oxygen groups, and improve the redox properties by the redox cycle (Ni³⁺ + Mn²⁺ ↔ Ni²⁺ + Mn⁴⁺). Thus, the amount of the reaction intermediates is improved, and the reactivities between C_xH_yO_z species and nitrite/nitrate species are promoted. Furthermore, in the presence of SO₂, the MnNiAlO samples can give rise to minor formation of sulfate and inhibit the competitive adsorption effectively due to their nitrite/nitrate species being more abundant and stable. Finally, regeneration was studied using in situ FTIR and the water washing method showed the best performance on the regeneration of S-poisoned catalysts.

The selective catalytic reduction of NO with propene (C₃H₆-SCR) in the presence of SO₂ was investigated over a series of Mn-promoted calcined NiAl hydrotalcite-like compounds.

Highly dispersed MnOx–FeOx supported by silicalite-1 for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3 at low temperatures

MnO_x–FeO_x-Loaded silicalite-1 catalysts exhibit high NO_x conversion at low temperatures.

Enhanced propane dehydrogenation to propylene over zinc-promoted chromium catalysts

A small-size Zn–Cr spinel with defect sites formed by adding Zn to Cr₂O₃ is favorable for the PDH reaction.

Understanding the co-effects of manganese and cobalt on the enhanced SCR performance for MnxCo1−xCr2O4 spinel-type catalysts

A novel ternary Mn_0.1Co_0.9Cr₂O₄ catalyst was identified from a range of chromium-based spinel-type oxides for the SCR of NOx in coking flue gas. The SCR reaction mainly occurs between the adsorbed NH₃ and the adsorbed nitrates, following the Langmuir–Hinshelwood mechanism.

Enhanced NOx removal efficiency for SCR catalyst of well-dispersed Mn-Ce nanoparticles on hexagonal boron nitride

This research is conducted to improve the dispersion of MnO_x-CeO₂ catalyst because manganese is easily aggregated during continuous thermal environment at operating temperature. Aggregated MnO_x particles on the support can be a major reason to degrade the catalyst performance. Therefore, the improved dispersion of MnO_x particles leads to the enhancement of the catalyst performance by utilizing hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) which is well known as thermally stable material. Due to the dispersion of MnO_x-CeO₂ with 5-20 nm particle size, h-BN-supported MnO_x-CeO₂ catalyst shows the 93% efficiency in NO_x removal at 200 °C. The structure and properties of MnO_x-CeO₂/h-BN catalyst are characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy spectra, and NH₃-temperature programmed desorption. Then, NO_x removal efficiency of catalyst is evaluated on a fixed bed reactor and h-BN-supported catalyst, (Mn_0.2-Ce_0.1)/BN, increases NO_x removal efficiency up to 20% at 200 °C in spite of 2/3 reduced content of MnO_x-CeO₂ compared to no-supported catalyst (Mn_0.3-Ce_0.15).

Fabrication of Highly Dispersed Cu-Based Oxides as Desirable NH3-SCR Catalysts via Employing CNTs To Decorate the CuAl-Layered Double Hydroxides

In this study, three kinds of CuAl-LDO/CNT (LDO, layered double oxide) catalysts were prepared by the assembly of CNTs and CuAl-LDH (LDH, layered double hydroxides) as well as subsequently structural topological transformation. The effects of the assembly method on the surface structure property and the DeNO_x performance of the prepared samples were systematically investigated. It was found that three CuAl-LDO/CNT catalysts showed preferable NH₃-SCR catalytic performance compared with CuAl-LDO where the catalyst CuAl-LDO/CNTs(I) exhibited optimum NO_x conversion (>80%) and N₂ selectivity (>90%) within 180-300 °C. Such fine catalytic performance can be attributed to the proper surface acidity and redox ability of the catalyst, which might be correlated with the high dispersion of Cu-based active centers caused by the induced nucleation and effective separation action of LDH by carbon nanotubes. In addition, the outstanding H₂O and SO₂ resistance of the CuAl-LDO/CNTs(I) catalyst was also obtained because of the synergistic effect between CuAl-LDO and CNTs, which could greatly promote the activation and decomposition of ammonium sulfate at lower temperatures.