CeO2/TiO2 Monolith Catalyst for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with NH3: Influence of H2O and SO2

The influences of H₂O and SO₂ on CeO₂/TiO₂ monolith catalyst for the selective catalytic reduction(SCR) of NO_x with NH₃ were investigated. In the absence of SO₂, H₂O inhibited the SCR activity, which might be ascribed to the competitive adsorption of H₂O and reactants such as NH₃ and/or NO_x. SO₂ could promote the SCR activity of CeO₂/TiO₂ monolith catalyst in the absence of H₂O, while in the presence of H₂O it speeded the deactivation. During the SCR reaction in SO₂-containing gases, Ce(III) sulfate species formed on the catalyst surface, resulting in the enhancement of Brønsted acidity. This played a significant role in the enhanced SCR activity. However, in the presence of both H₂O and SO₂, a large amount of ammonium-sulfate salts formed on the catalyst surface, which resulted in the blocking of catalyst pores and deactivated the catalyst. In addition, the NO_x conversion was more sensitive to gas hourly space velocity in the presence of H₂O than in the absence of H₂O. The relatively high space velocity would result in a higher formation rate of ammonium-sulfate salts on per unit catalyst in the presence of H₂O and SO₂, which caused obvious deactivation of Ce/TiO₂ monolith catalyst.     

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Effects of SO2 Treatment of Commercial Catalysts on Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx by NH3

Nitrogen oxide(NO_x) emitted from stationary and mobile sources is a major air pollutant. Selective catalytic reduction(SCR) of NO_x over a catalyst is a main technology for NO_x elimination. Catalysts used for practical applications would be deactivated in flue containing SO₂. In this work, three typical commercial catalysts were investigated before and after SO₂ treatment. The catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), X-ray fluorescene(XRF), temperature programme reduction(TPR), temperature programme desorption(TPD) and diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared(DRIFT) techniques. Results showed that SO₂ treatment significantly influenced the performance of V₂O₅/TiO₂ catalyst. The amount of V₂O₅ in the catalyst primarily affected the accumulation of sulfur species in the SO₂atmosphere. The performance of catalysts with small amounts of V₂O₅ could be improved under the same experimental conditions for acidity enhancement.     

Supported catalysts for simultaneous removal of SO2, NOx,and Hg0 from industrial exhaust gases: A review

The simultaneous removal of SO₂, NO_x and Hg⁰ from industrial exhaust flue gas has drawn worldwide attention in recent years. A particularly attractive technique is selective catalytic reduction, which effectively removes SO₂, NO_x and Hg⁰ at low temperatures. This paper first reviews the simultaneous removal of SO₂, NO_x and Hg⁰ by unsupported and supported catalysts. It then describes and compares the research progress of various carriers, eg., carbon-based materials, metal oxides, silica, molecular sieves, metal-organic frameworks, and pillared interlayered clays, in the simultaneous removal of SO₂, NO_x and Hg⁰. The effects of flue-gas components (such as O₂, NH₃, HCl, H₂O, SO₂, NO, and Hg⁰) on the removal of SO₂, NO_x, and Hg⁰ are discussed comprehensively and systematically. After summarizing the pollutant-removal mechanism, the review discusses future developments in the simultaneous removal of SO₂, NO_x and Hg⁰ by catalysts.     

Interpretation der Schwingungsspektren von (CH3)2SO2, (CH3)2SO(NH) und (CH3)2S(NH)2 unter Verwendung eines Kopplungsstufenverfahrens

Normal Coordinate Analysis of (CH₃)₂SO₂, (CH₃)₂SO(NH), and (CH₃)₂S(NH)₂ using the Method of Stepwise Coupling The qualitative assignment of the vibrational spectra of (CH₃)₂SO₂ ( 1 ), (CH₃)₂SO(NH) ( 2 a ), and (CH₃)₂S(NH)₂ ( 3 a ) and of the C and N deuterated derivatives of 2 a and 3 a is used in a normal coordinate analysis by the method of stepwise coupling. The force constants and the energy distributions are calculated in symmetry coordinates using a generalized valence force field.     

Hydrolysis of HNSO2: A potential route for atmospheric production of H2SO4 and NH3

The hydrolysis of sulfonylamine (HNSO₂) results in the formation of sulfuric acid along with ammonia, and is of significant interest due to their negative impact on environment and life on Earth. The formation of H₂SO₄ through the reaction of HNSO₂ with (H₂O)_2-4 has been studied using high level electronic structure calculations. This hydrolysis reaction is a step-wise process, in the first step a H-atom from H₂O is transferred to the N-atom of HNSO₂ which results in the formation of NH₂, and in the next step, H₂SO₄, NH₃ and water molecule(s) are formed. The results show that the energy barrier associated with the formation of intermediates and product complexes is reduced by 7 to 10 kcal/mol when the number of water molecules is increased from 2 to 4. The rate constant was calculated using canonical variational transition state theory with small curvature tunneling correction over the temperature range of 200 to 1000 K. At 298 K, the calculated rate constant for the formation of intermediate in the first step is 2.24 × 10⁻¹⁶, 1.03 × 10⁻¹², and 2.10 × 10⁻¹¹ cm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹, respectively, for the reaction with water dimer, trimer and tetramer. The calculated enthalpy and free energy show that the reaction corresponding to the formation of H₂SO₄ is highly exothermic and exoergic in nature.     

GF Calculations for some tricyclic molecules: C3H6, C3H4, C2H4NH,C2H4O and C2H4S

We have functions expressed as antisymmetrized products of strongly orthogonal geminals have been evaluated for some three membered ring molecules. GF results are compared with previously computed SCF-MO results, obtained employing the same atomic basis. Transferability features of bonds and inner shells are shown.     

Experimental determination of the NH4NO3/(NH4)2SO4/H2O phase diagram

We have studied the thermodynamic properties of the ammonium nitrate/ammonium sulfate/water system using differential scanning calorimetry and infrared spectroscopy of thin films at low temperatures. This is the first study focused on low temperatures, as previous experimental work on this system has been at 273 K and above. We have combined our experimental results with melting point data from the literature at high temperatures to create a solid/liquid phase diagram of the ammonium nitrate/ammonium sulfate/water system for temperatures below 343 K. Using phase diagram theory and Alkemade lines, we predict which solids are stable at equilibrium for all concentrations within the studied region. We also observed the decomposition of a solid at low temperatures which has not previously been reported. Finally, we have compared our predicted solids and final melting temperatures to the Aerosol Inorganics Model (AIM).     

Electrostatic bonding models: A test on group 1 and 2 metal complexes with H2O,NH3, H2S,PH3, and related ligands

Electrostatic models frequently proposed to describe ion–molecule interactions have been tested on the adducts formed by Group 1 and 2 cations with H₂O, NH₃, H₂S, PH₃, their methyl analogs, and their anions. The results from the model calculations were compared with all-electron calculations (geometry optimized, MP2, TZP basis sets) carried out on adducts formed with Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, and Mg²⁺. The electrostatic potential model was utilized in two ways: The attraction of the point charge was calculated with and without relaxation of the ligand. A third model allowed relaxation of the ligand but treated the cation as a frozen core. The final model was the crude point charge/point dipole approximation. At long range, the models satisfactorily track the effects on energy of gross changes in the ion–ligand interaction (monovalent versus divalent ions, neutral ligands versus anions, parent ligands versus methyl derivatives), but correlation at close range is poor, especially for binding by divalent cations. The hypothesis that the calculated strength of cation–dipole binding is dependent on calculated dipole moment could not be verified. © 1995 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Kristallstruktur von Trisilber(I)amidosulfat-3-Ammoniak-2-Wasser,Ag3SO3N · 3NH3 · 2H2O

An X-ray crystal structure analysis of colourless Ag₃SO₃N · 3NH₃ · 2H₂O was carried out at room temperature:M=504.79, orthorhombic, P2₁2₁2₁,a=6.275 (1) Å,b=11.826 (2) Å,c=14.299 (12) Å,V=1061.10 ų,Z=4,d _x=3.160 Mgm^–3,F(000)=940, Mo K, =0.71069 Å (graphite monochromator), =5.60 mm^–1,R=4.71%,R _w=4.96% (982 reflections, 120 parameters). The structure consists of Ag ribbons; each Ag atom is linearly co-ordinated to two N atoms with distances corresponding to covalent Ag-N bonds; no Ag-O coordination is observed; the N atom of the SO₃N group is surrounded by three Ag atoms; compared to amidosulfuric acid, the SO₃N group shows significant deformation.

     

Experimental determination of the H2SO4/(NH4)2SO4/H2O phase diagram

We have experimentally investigated the water and sulfuric acid-rich regions of the H2SO4/(NH4)2SO4/H2O ternary liquid/solid phase diagram using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and infrared spectroscopy of thin films. We present the liquid/solid ternary phase diagram for temperatures below 373 K and H2SO4 concentrations below 60 wt %. We have determined two ternary eutectics and two tributary reaction points for this system in the regions studied. It is also seen that sulfuric acid tetrahydrate (SAT) forms as a metastable solid over a large concentration range. Two true binary systems have been identified: ice/letovicite and SAT/ammonium bisulfate. Finally, we have compared our results to the predictions of the aerosol inorganics model and have found significant differences both in the final melting points and in the location of some of the phase boundaries including a significant discrepancy in the invariant points predicted versus those observed.     

Thermal behaviour of [CoCO3(NH3)4]2SO4 · 3H2O

The thermal behaviour of [CoCO₃(NH₃)₄]₂SO₄ · 3H₂O was studied using X-ray diffraction diagrams, DTA, TG and heating at constant temperatures for different periods of time. The X-ray study was made in order to characterize with the powder diagrams the phases obtained and to follow the reactions of the complex when heated in air up to 800. A parallel infrared spectral study was also made. The results obtained by the various experimental methods were compared with the theoretical weight losses.

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Zusammenfassung Das thermische Verhalten von [CoCO₃(NH₃)₄]₂SO₄ · 3H₂O wurde durch Röntgendiffraktion, DTA, TG und Erhitzen auf gleiche Temperatur in verschiedenen Zeiten, untersucht. Die röntgenographische Prüfung diente zum Kennzeichnen der erhaltenen Phasen durch Pulverdiagramme und zur Verfolgung der in Luft bis 800 im Komplex verlaufenden Reaktionen. Es wurde parallel auch eine Prüfung durch infrarote Spektroskopie unternommen. Die auf verschiedene Weise erhaltenen Ergebnisse wurden miteinander in Einklang gebracht.

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Résumé On a étudié le comportement thermique de [CoCO₃(NH₃)₄]₂SO₄ · 3H₂O par diffraction de rayons X, ATD et ATG avec maintien en thermostat. L'étude par rayons X a été menée dans le but de caractériser les phases obtenues par leur diagramme de poudre et de suivre les réactions données par le complexe chauffé dans l'air jusqu'à 800. En raison de l'impossibilité de suivre l'évolution thermique par rayons X, une étude parallèle a été effectuée par spectrographie infrarouge. On a essayé de rapprocher les résultats obtenus à l'aide de ces différentes méthodes.

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This work has been carried out, in part, through the Ayuda para el Fomento de la Investigación en la Universidad.     

Theoretical study on H2 elimination pathways of silylenoid H2SiLiF with CH4, NH3, H2O, HF, SiH4, PH3, H2S, and HCl

Ab initio molecular orbital calculations have been performed to explore the reaction potential energy surfaces of silylenoid H₂SiLiF with XH _n hydrides, where XH _n = CH₄, NH₃, H₂O, HF, SiH₄, PH₃, H₂S, and HCl. We have identified a previously unreported reaction pathway on each reaction surface, H₂SiLiF + H-XH _{n − 1} → H _n XSiLiF + H₂, which involves H₂ elimination following the initial formation of an association complex via a four-membered ring transition state to form the substituted three-membered ring silylenoid H _n XSiLiF and a H₂ molecule. This theoretical calculations suggest that (i) for H₂ eliminations there is a very clear trend toward lower activation barriers and more exothermic interactions on going from left to right along a given row in periodic table, and (ii) for the second-row hydrides, the H₂ elimination reactions are less exothermic than for the first-row hydrides and the reaction barriers are lower for X–S and Cl. Compared to the insertions of H₂SiLiF into XH _n , the H₂ elimination pathways should be unfavorable with higher barrier and lower exothermic.     

Vibrational analysis of Ag3(PO2NH)3, Na3(PO2NH)3 x H2O, Na3(PO2NH)3 x 4H2O,

FT IR and FT Raman spectra of Ag3(PO2NH), (Compound 1), Na3(PO2NH)3 x H2O (Compound II), Na3(PO2NH)3 x 4H2O (Compound III), [C(NH2)3]3(PO2NH)3 x H2O (Compound IV) and (NH4)4(PO2NH)4 x 4H2O (Compound V) are recorded and analyzed on the basis of the anions, cations and water molecules present in each of them. The PO2NH- anion ring in compound I is distorted due to the influence of Ag+ cation. Wide variation in the hydrogen bond lengths in compound III is indicated by the splitting of the v2 and v3 modes of vibration of water molecules. The NH4 ion in compound V occupies lower site symmetry and exhibits hindered rotation in the lattice. The correlations between the symmetric and asymmetric stretching vibrations of P-N-P bridge and the P-N-P bond angle have also been discussed.     

Synthesis of novel MnOx@TiO2 core-shell nanorod catalyst for low-temperature NH3-selective catalytic reduction of NOx with enhanced SO2 tolerance

In this study, a MnO_x@TiO₂ core-shell catalyst prepared by a two-step method was used for the low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO_x with NH₃. The catalyst exhibits high activity, high stability, and excellent N₂ selectivity. Furthermore, it displays better SO₂ and H₂O tolerance than its MnO_x, TiO₂, and MnO_x/TiO₂ counterparts. The prepared catalyst was characterized systematically by transmission electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman, BET, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, NH₃ temperature-programmed desorption and H₂ temperature-programmed reduction analyses. The optimized MnO_x@TiO₂ catalyst exhibits an obvious core-shell structure, where the TiO₂ shell is evenly distributed over the MnO_x nanorod core. The catalyst also presents abundant mesopores, Lewis-acid sites, and high redox capability, all of which enhance its catalytic performance. According to the XPS results, the decrease in the number of Mn⁴⁺ active centers after SO₂ poisoning is significantly lower in MnO_x@TiO₂ than in MnO_x/TiO₂. The core-shell structure is hence able to protect the catalytic active sites from H₂O and SO₂ poisoning.     

Comparative XPS Study of Al2O3 and CeO2Sulfation in Reactions with SO2, SO2 + O2, SO2 + H2O,and SO2 + O2 + H2O

The interactions of Al₂O₃, CeO₂, Pt/Al₂O₃, and Pt/CeO₂ films with SO₂, SO₂ + H₂O, SO₂ + O₂, and SO₂ + O₂ + H₂O in the temperature range 300–673 K at the partial pressures of SO₂, O₂, and H₂O equal to 1.5 × 10², 1.5 × 10², and 3 × 10² Pa, respectively, were studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The formation of surface sulfite at T 473 K (the S 2p _3/2 binding energy (E _b) is 167.5 eV) and surface sulfate at T 573 K (E _b = 169.2 eV) was observed in the reactions of Al₂O₃ and CeO₂ with SO₂. The formation of sulfates on the surface of CeO₂ occurred much more effectively than in the case of Al₂O₃, and it was accompanied by the reduction of Ce(IV) to Ce(III). The formation of aluminum and cerium sulfates and sulfites on model Pt/Al₂O₃ and Pt/CeO₂ catalysts occurred simultaneously with the formation of surface platinum sulfides (E _b of S 2p _3/2 is 162.2 eV). The effects of oxygen and water vapor on the nature and yield of sulfur-containing products were studied.