CeO2-ZrO2-La2O3-Al2O3 composite oxide and its supported palladium catalyst for the treatment of exhaust of natural gas engined vehicles

Composite supports CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 (CZA) and CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3-La2O3 (CZALa) were prepared by co-precipitation method. Palladium catalysts were prepared by impregnation and their purification ability for CH4, CO and NOx in the mixture gas simulated the exhaust from natural gas vehicles (NGVs) operated under stoichiometric condition was investigated. The effect of La2O3 on the physicochemical properties of supports and catalysts was characterized by various techniques. The characterizations with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy revealed that the doping of La2O3 restrained effectively the sintering of crystallite particles, maintained the crystallite particles in nanoscale and stabilized the crystal phase after calcination at 1000 ℃. The results of N2-adsorption, H2-temperature-programmed reduction (H2-TPR) and oxygen storage capacity (OSC) measurements indicated that La2O3 improved the textural properties, reducibility and OSC of composite supports. Activity testing results showed that the catalysts exhibit excellent activities for the simultaneous removal of methane, CO and NOx in the simulated exhaust gas. The catalysts supported on CZALa showed remarkable thermal stability and catalytic activity for the three pollutants, especially for NOx. The prepared palladium catalysts have high ability to remove NOx, CH4 and CO, and they can be used as excellent catalysts for the purification of exhaust from NGVs operated under stoichiometric condition. The catalysts reported in this work also have significant potential in industrial application because of their high performance and low cost.     

合成方法对Rh/CeO2-ZrO2-La2O3催化剂的结构、表面性能及DeNOx活性的影响

用沉积沉淀法合成两种不同系列的CeO2-ZrO2-La2O3混合氧化物(ZrO2和La2O3沉积CeO2粒子(标记为A-x)以及CeO2和La2O3沉积ZrO2粒子(标记为B-x)),并用作Rh催化剂的载体。XRD、拉曼、TPR、XPS和O2脉冲等表征结果显示出不同的沉积顺序将导致不同的结构和氧化还原性能,且B-x具有更高的氧迁移性、储氧能力和表面Ce浓度。当其负载Rh后,Rh/B-x催化剂具有更高的NO和CO转化率及N2选择性,且Ce的最佳含量为50at%。这可能归因于Rh负载于富铈表面形成更多有利于NO分解的表面Ce3+活性位。     

荧光XAFS表征Pt/BaAl2O4-Al2O3催化剂中的微量铂物种

随着稀薄燃烧(lean-burn)发动机的推广使用和环保法规的日趋严格,消除稀燃尾气中的氮氧化物(N O x)已刻不容缓。N O x储存还原技术被认为是最具应用前景的方法之一[1,2]。目前,对Pt/BaA l2O4-A l2O3体系中N O x储存与还原机制的研究较多[1￣4],但对该体系中微量铂物种微观结构及其与性能的关系研究较少,这主要是由于Pt含量(0.1w t%￣0.5wt%)太低,分散度较高,使表征方法受到很大限制。本文采用共沉淀-浸渍法制得具有较高比表面积和热稳定性的N O x储存还原催化剂Pt/BaA l2O4-A l2O3,应用荧光X-射线吸收精细结构方法(Fluores-cence-…     

Catalytic methanol decomposition to carbon monoxide and hydrogen over Pd/CeO2-ZrO2-La2O3 with different Ce/Zr molar ratios

The catalytic behaviors of Pd (1.4 wt%) catalysts supported on CeO₂-ZrO₂-La₂O₃ mixed oxides with different Ce/Zr molar ratios were investigated for methanol decomposition. Nitrogen adsorption-desorption (BET), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), H₂ temperature-programmed reduction (H₂-TPR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Pd dispersion analysis were used for their characterization. Pd/Ce_0.76Zr_0.18 La_0.06O_1.97 catalyst showed the highest BET surface area, best Pd dispersion capability and strongest metal-support interaction. Moreover, XPS showed that there was lattice defect oxygen or mobile oxygen. According to the result of O 1s measurements the lattice defect oxygen or mobile oxygen helped to maintain Pd in a partly oxidized state and increased the activity for methanol decomposition. The Pd/Ce_0.76Zr_0.18La_0.06O_1.97 catalyst exhibited the best activity. A 100% conversion of methanol was achieved at around 260 °C, which was about 20-40 °C lower than other catalysts     

Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane over Ni Catalysts Supported on Al2O3 Modified with La2O3, MgO, and CaO

The preparation of synthesis gas from carbon dioxide reforming of methane (CDR) has attracted increasing attention. The present review mainly focuses on CDR to produce synthesis gas over Ni/MO_x/Al₂O₃ (X = La, Mg, Ca) catalysts. From the examination of various supported nickel catalysts, the promotional effects of La₂O₃, MgO, and CaO have been found. The addition of promoters to Al₂O₃-supported nickel catalysts enhances the catalytic activity as well as stability. The catalytic performance is strongly dependent on the loading amount of promoters. For example, the highest CH₄ and CO₂ conversion were obtained when the ratios of metal M to Al were in the range of 0.04–0.06. In the case of Ni/La₂O₃/Al₂O₃ catalyst, the highest CH₄ conversion (96%) and CO₂ conversion (97%) was achieved with the catalyst (La/Al = 0.05 (atom/atom)). For Ni/CaO/Al₂O₃ catalyst, the catalyst with Ca/Al = 0.04 (atom/atom) exhibited the highest CH₄ conversion (91%) and CO₂ conversion (92%) among the catalysts with various CaO content. Also, Ni/MgO/Al₂O₃ catalyst with Mg/Al = 0.06 (atom/atom) showed the highest CH₄ conversion (89%) and CO₂ conversion (90%) among the catalysts with various Mg/Al ratios. Thus it is most likely that the optimal ratios of M to Al for the highest activities of the catalysts are related to the highly dispersed metal species. In addition, the improved catalytic performance of Al₂O₃-supported nickel catalysts promoted with metal oxides is due to the strong interaction between Ni and metal oxide, the stabilization of metal oxide on Al₂O₃ and the basic property of metal oxide to prevent carbon formation.     

Reactions between YBa2Cu3O7−δ and La2O3 and SrCO3

Solid state reactions at 925°C between the high-T _c ceramic superconductor YBa₂Cu₃O_7?δ and La₂O₃ and SrCO₃, respectively, mixed in various molar ratiosr=MeO_n/YBa₂Cu₃O_7?δ, were studied using X-ray powder diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The reaction between YBa₂Cu₃O_7?δ and La₂O₃ yielded (La_1?xBa_x)₂CuO_4?δ, withx≈0.075?0.10. La_2?xBa_1+xCu₂O_6?δ, withx≈0.2?0.25 and La-doped (Y_1?xLa_x)₂BaCuO₅, withx≈0.10?0.15. Forr=3.0, Y-doped La₂BaCuO₅ resulted also. The reaction between YBa₂Cu₃O_7?δ and SrCO₃ yielded (Sr_1?zBa_z)₂CuO₃, withz≈0.1, Y₂(Ba_1?zSr_z)CuO₅, withz=0.1?0.15, and a nonsuperconducting compound with an approximate composition of Y(Ba_0.5Sr_0.5)₅Cu_3.5O_10±δ. At values ofr≤2.0, unsubstituted YBa₂Cu₃O_7?delta was found in the reaction products.     

制备方法对CuO/CeO_2-ZrO_2催化CO低温氧化活性的影响

采用微波加热分解法(一步法)和微波加热处理共沉淀+浸渍法(两步法)制备了CuO/CeO2-ZrO2催化剂,并对其进行了X射线衍射、低温氮气吸附/脱附和程序升温还原等表征,采用色谱流动法考察了催化剂的催化CO低温氧化性能.结果表明,一步法比两步法更有利于使催化剂表面CuO高度分散,CuO与CeO2-ZrO2间的相互作用更强,CuO更容易被还原,从而具有更高的催化CO氧化活性.与CeO2-ZrO2有相互作用的高分散和小颗粒CuO有利于催化剂活性的提高,与CeO2-ZrO2无相互作用的大颗粒CuO对催化剂的活性有抑制作用.     

Catalytic Combustion of Methane over CeO2-MOx (M=La, Ca) Solid Solution Promoted Pd/γ-Al2O3 Catalysts

Solid solution CeO₂-MO_x (M=La³⁺, Ca²⁺) promoted Pd/γ-Al₂O₃ catalysts were prepared by a deposition-precipitation method. The structural properties were investigated by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. The results showed that Mⁿ⁺ ions incorporated into CeO₂ lattice and solid solutions formed in Pd/γ-Al₂O₃-CeO₂-MO_x catalysts. The formation of solid solution was confirmed by the change in lattice parameters of CeO₂ and the shift of 2θ angles as compared with pure CeO₂. A strain formed in the O²⁻ sub-lattice of CeO₂ was revealed by Raman analyses, which decreased the intensity of the Raman-active band at around 463 cm⁻¹ owing to the F_2g symmetric stretching of Ce−O bond. The appearance of a new band at 615 cm⁻¹ (in the case of Pd/γ-Al₂O₃-CeO₂-CaO) and a shoulder at 320 cm⁻¹ (in the case of Pd/γ-Al₂O₃-CeO₂-La₂O₃) was also confirmed. Ionic Pd^δ+ species were formed in the catalysts, which exhibited higher binding energies (0.5−0.6 eV higher for Pd 3d_5/2) than that of normal PdO. The catalysts showed high activity and stability for low temperature methane combustion. 10% and 100% conversions of methane could be obtained at temperatures of 254 and 340 °C, respectively, over Pd/γ-Al₂O₃-CeO₂-La₂O₃ catalyst under an hourly space velocity of 50000 h⁻¹.     

Reaction of NO at low temperature by ACF loading urea and rare-earth element oxides (La2O3, CeO2)

Loaded catalysts of 10–50% (w/w) urea loaded on activated carbon fibers (ACF), referred to as urea/ACF, and 10%urea–5–15% (w/w) La₂O₃/ACF and CeO₂/ACF were prepared by an impregnation method and used for removal of NO at low temperature (30–120°C). The experimental results showed that the catalytic activity of urea/ACF could be greatly improved by loaded rare-earth element oxides. Furthermore, 10%urea–5%La₂O₃/ACF and 10%urea–10%CeO₂/ACF could maintain high and stable catalytic activity at 100°C.     

Monolith Manganese-Based Catalyst Supported on ZrO2-TiO2 for NH3-SCR Reaction at Low Temperature

Monolith catalysts were prepared using TiO₂ and ZrO₂-TiO₂ as supports with MnO₂ as active component and Fe₂O₃ as promoter. The catalytic activities at low temperature and stability at high temperature for selective catalytic reduction of NO_x with NH₃ (NH₃-SCR) in the presence of excessive O₂ were studied after the catalysts calcined at different temperatures. The catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), specific surface area measurements (BET), oxygen storage capacity (OSC), and temperature programmed reduction (H₂-TPR). The results indicated that the catalyst supported on ZrO₂-TiO₂ had excellent stability at high temperature, and possessed high specific surface area and oxygen storage capacity, and had strong redox property. The results of the catalytic activities indicated that the monolith manganese-based catalyst using ZrO₂-TiO₂ as support had evidently improved the activity of NH₃-SCR reduction reaction at low temperature, and it showed great potential for practical application.     

Structural and spectroscopic characterization of Al2−x Cr x O3 powders obtained by polymeric precursor method

Al₂O₃ and Al_2−x Cr _x O₃ (x = 0.01, 0.02 and 0.04) powders have been synthesized by the polymeric precursors method. A study of the structural evolution of crystalline phases corresponding to the obtained powders was accomplished through X-Ray Diffraction and UV-vis spectroscopy (reflectance spectra and CIEL^*a^*b^* color data). The obtained results allow to identify the γ-Al₂O₃ to α-Al₂O₃ phase transition. The single-phase α-Al₂O₃ powder was obtained after heat treatment at 1050 °C for 2 h. The results show that the green to red color transition and ruby luminescence lines observed for the powders of Al_2−x Cr _x O₃ are related to the γ to α-Al₂O₃ phase transition and the temperature and time range for such transition depends on the chromium content.     

Mo_2C/γ-Al_2O_3催化剂上苯加氢反应的原位红外光谱研究

采用程序升温反应法制备了钝化态、还原钝化态和新鲜态Mo2C/γ-Al2O3催化剂,结合原位红外光谱表征技术和反应性能评价,考察、比较了三种催化剂苯加氢反应活性.原位红外光谱结果表明,新鲜态Mo2C/γ-Al2O3催化剂在室温就显示了较好的苯加氢反应活性,表现了类贵金属的催化活性.CO吸附在反应前后新鲜态Mo2C/γ-Al2O3催化剂上的对比结果表明,低价态的Mo位(Moδ+(0δ2))是苯加氢反应活性中心.三种催化剂的反应活性结果表明,新鲜态Mo2C/γ-Al2O3催化剂反应活性最好,催化剂寿命最长,失活之后在500°C下H2处理即可恢复原有活性.     

吸附相反应技术制备MnOx/CeO2/SiO2催化剂及其低温选择性催化还原Nox

采用吸附相反应技术制备得到了MnO_x/CeO₂/SiO₂催化剂,通过X 射线衍射（XRD）、透射电子显微镜（TEM）、高分辨透射电子显微镜（HRTEM）、紫外激光拉曼（Raman）等手段对催化剂进行了表征. HRTEM分析表明活性组分MnO_x与CeO₂都均匀分布在载体SiO₂表面;XRD分析表明Mn₃O₄特征峰随着CeO₂含量的增加逐渐减小至完全消失,CeO₂的加入降低了MnO_x的结晶程度,增加了MnO_x的分散性;Raman光谱表明催化剂表面的Mn离子能够进入CeO₂晶格,激发出空穴氧,随着CeO₂负载量的增加,催化剂氧空穴浓度先升高后降低.以NH₃为还原剂,考评催化剂的NO_x低温选择性催化还原（SCR）性能,催化剂催化活性随CeO₂负载量增加先升高后降低,与催化剂氧空穴浓度变化规律一致,说明催化剂活性受氧空穴浓度影响,氧空穴浓度升高,催化剂催化活性升高.     

Calorimetric Characterization of Surface Reactivity of Supported Ga2O3 Catalysts

The surface properties of supported gallium oxide catalysts prepared by impregnation of various supports (γ-Al₂O₃, SiO₂, TiO₂, ZrO₂) were investigated by adsorption microcalorimetry, using ammonia and water as probe molecules. In the case of acidic supports (γ-Al₂O₃, ZrO₂, TiO₂), the acidic character of supported gallium catalysts always decreased in comparison with gallium-free supports; on very weakly acidic SiO₂, new acidic centers were created when depositing Ga₂O₃. The addition of gallium oxide decreased the hydrophilic properties of alumina, titania and zirconia, but increased the amount of water adsorbed on silica. The catalytic performances in the selective catalytic reduction of NO by C₂H₄ in excess oxygenwere in the order Ga/Al₂O₃>Ga/TiO₂>Ga/ZrO₂>>Ga/SiO₂. This order is more related to the quality of the dispersion of Ga₂O₃ on the support than to the global acidity of the solids. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Characterization of Ru/CeO2-Al2O3 catalysts and their Performance in CO2 Methanation

Ru/Al₂O₃ and Ru/CeO₂-Al₂O₃ samples were used as catalysts in CO₂ methanation. The catalysts were characterized by temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) and X-ray diffraction. The promoting effect of ceria on the cataytic activity of the catalysts under study in CO₂ methanation was observed.     

Studies on Gas Purification by a Pulsed Microwave Discharge at 2.46 GHz in Mixtures of N2/NO/O2 at Atmospheric Pressure

Pulsed microwave discharges operated at atmospheric pressure in gas mixtures containing N₂, O₂, and NO are investigated experimentally and theoretically for various gas mixture constituents and operating conditions with respect to the ability of exhaust gas purification. The rotational gas temperature and the vibrational temperature of N₂ are derived from CARS measurements. The composition of the exhaust gas after treatment is monitored using FTIR spectroscopy. The processes of the chemical, electronic, and vibrational kinetics are described by a model that has been developed to calculate the species densities. The results obtained show that in N₂/NO gas mixtures an overall reduction of NO_x takes place. In the case of N₂/O₂/NO gas mixtures, no net reduction of NO_x is achieved for a pulsed microwave power below 3600 W, a pulse length of 50 s, and a typical repetition frequency of 2 kHz.     

Nox reduction with CO over supported Pd catalysts under simulated post Euro-IV diesel exhaust conditions

The catalytic reduction of NO_x with CO over Pd/Al₂O₃ and Pd/TiO₂/Al₂O₃ under simulated post Euro-IV diesel exhaust conditions was studied. The catalytic activities obtained by using various Pd and TiO₂ loadings and total amounts of reductant and the influence of H₂ and H₂O was investigated.     

Fast reactions of*CH2(CH3)NCHO radicals from the photolysis of Feaq3+ in the presence ofN,N-dimethylformamide

Carbon monoxide and H₂ were allowed to react to produce methanol over Pd catalyst, and the effect of the supports was investigated. Among the supports examined, oxides of lanthanide such as La₂O₃, Pr₆O₁₁, Sm₂O₃, Gd₂O₃, and Dy₂O₃ exhibited considerable performance for the synthesis of methanol at low temperatures (250–300°C). The behavior of CeO₂ was peculiar in activating Pd remarkably, while the selectivity to methanol was low and the main product was methane. In order to take advantage of the feature of CeO₂, Pd was loaded on basic supports (ZnO, MgO, and TiBaO₃) and a small amount of CeO₂ was added. These CeO₂-promoted Pd catalysts exhibited high performance to produce methanol at low temperatures.     

Effect of Fe-modified α-Al2O3 on the properties of Pd/α-Al2O3 catalysts in selective acetylene hydrogenation

The use of nanocrystalline Fe-modified α-Al₂O₃ prepared by sol–gel and solvothermal method as supports for Pd catalysts resulted in an improved catalyst performance in selective acetylene hydrogenation. Moreover, the amount of coke deposits was reduced due to lower acidity of the Fe-modified α-Al₂O₃ supports.     

Studies of the roles of Sn or Fe on γ-Al2O3-supported Pt catalysts by CO adsorption microcalorimetry and dehydrogenation reaction of C4 alkanes

CO adsorption microcalorimetry was employed in the study of γ-Al₂O₃-supported Pt, Pt-Sn and Pt-Fe catalysts. The results indicated that the initial differential heat of CO adsorption of the Pt/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst was 125 kJ/mol. As CO coverage increased, the differential heat of adsorption decreased. At higher coverages, the differential heat of adsorption decreased significantly. 60% of the differential heat of CO adsorption on the Pt/γ-N₂O₃ catalyst was higher than 100 kJ/mol. No significant effect on the initial differential heat was found after adding Sn and Fe to the Pt/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst. The amount of strong CO adsorption sites decreased, while the portion of CO adsorption sites with differential heat of 60–110 kJ/mol increased after increasing the Sn or Fe content. This indicates that the surface adsorption energy was changed by adding Sn or Fe to Pt/γ-N₂O₃. The distribution of differential heat of CO adsorption on the Pt-Sn(C)/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst was broad and homogeneous. Comparison of the dehydrogenation performance of C₄ alkanes with the number of CO adsorption sites with differential heat of 60–110 kJ/mol showed a good correlation. These results indicate that the surface Pt centers with differential heats of 60–110 kJ/mol for CO adsorption possess superior activity for the dehydrogenation of alkanes. Project supported by FORD and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 09412302) and the Transcentury Training Program Foundation for the Talents by The State Education Commission of China.