PROMOTIONAL EFFECT OF Sn ON NO OXIDATION OVER Pt/Al2O3 AS PROMISING GAS EXHAUST CATALYTIC CONVERTER. SELECTIVE Pt AND Sn DISPERSION DETERMINATION

NO oxidation was investigated over Pt-Sn/g-Al₂O₃. The addition of Sn to 1%Pt/g-Al₂O₃ enhances NO oxidation to NO₂. This effect is related to the enhancement of chemisorbed oxygen on the metallic surface produced by Sn.     

Ag Clusters as Active Species for HC-SCR Over Ag-Zeolites

The addition of hydrogen in the reaction atmosphere is effective in promoting the activity of Ag/alumina and Ag-zeolites on the selective reduction of NO by hydrocarbons (HC-SCR) at low temperatures. The increment of NO conversion over Ag-MFI corresponds to the periodic addition of hydrogen into C₃H₈-SCR conditions. The UV–VIS spectra of Ag-MFI have revealed that the addition of hydrogen results in the formation of Ag_n^δ+ clusters due to partial reduction and agglomeration of Ag species. The coincidence of the formation of the Ag_n^δ+ clusters and the increment of NO conversion suggests that Ag_n^δ+ clusters are the highly active species for HC-SCR. From analysis by H₂-TPR, UV–VIS, and EXAFS, the structure of Ag_n^δ+ clusters on Ag-MFI is identified as being Ag₄²⁺ on average. The formation of Ag clusters was strongly affected by the type of zeolites: The major Ag species are Ag⁺ ions for MOR, Ag_n^δ+ clusters for MFI and BEA, and relatively large metallic Ag_mparticles for Y. The sequence of Ag agglomeration (MOR < MFI < BEA < Y) is in accordance with the strength of the acid sites of zeolites. It can be expected that the interaction between the positive charge of Ag_n^δ+ clusters and acid sites, i.e., the ion-exchange site of zeolites, stabilizes Ag_n^δ+ clusters. The type of Ag species under HC-SCR conditions depends on the concentration of gas-phase oxidants (NO, O₂) and reductants (H₂, HC), and also on the number and strength of the zeolite acid sites.     

Highly Active and Stable Pt-USY in the Low-Temperature de-NOx HC-SCR

Selective catalytic reduction of NO_x by propene has been investigated on Pt-USY and compared to other Pt-catalysts. The catalyst was characterized by XRD, Ar adsorption at 87 K, TEM, and CO chemisorption, and tested in a gas mixture system in excess oxygen. Pt-USY shows an excellent activity in the reaction, with a molar NO_x conversion of 90% at 475 K. Stability during time-on-stream and resistance to SO₂ and H₂O in the feed stream has also been investigated. Pt-USY performs better under lean-burn conditions than other Pt-catalysts on ZSM-5, Al₂O₃, or SiO₂. The selectivity to N₂ was similar for all the catalysts (30%), the other major product being N₂O.     

Comparative study of Cu-ZSM-5 and Fe-ZSM-5 in the SCR of NOx with i-C4H10

Catalytic activity tests were carried out on Cu-ZSM-5 and Fe-ZSM-5 catalysts for the reduction of NOx with i-C₄H₁₀. Formation of CO was the major drawback of Fe-ZSM-5 catalyst, which was attributed to the presence of iron oxide particles. Increasing the Si/Al ratio appeared to slightly strengthen Cu-ZSM-5 catalyst in the presence of water vapor.     

Effect of the Support in de-NOx HC-SCR Over Transition Metal Catalysts

Several catalysts based on transition metals (Cu, Co, Fe) and different supports (ZSM-5, activated carbon, Al₂O₃) have been tested by Temperature-Programmed Reaction (TPR) experiments for the selective catalytic reduction of NO_x with propene in the presence of excess oxygen, simulating lean-burn conditions. The activity order with respect to the metal was CuFe>Co for all supports used. ZSM-5 catalysts have a superior behavior over Al₂O₃, as observed for noble metal catalysts. Application of activated carbon as a support is not practical due to its consumption at the reaction temperatures. The selectivity to N₂ of the catalysts was also independent of the support, being higher than 95% in all the cases.     

Artificial neural network modelling applied on NOx reduction with octane in excess oxygen over Ag/Al2O3

A silver/alumina catalyst was tested for its NO_x reduction activity during oxygen-rich conditions and during variation in the input parameters, which were nitric oxide, octane and oxygen. The experimental data were investigated by means of artificial neural networks. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Reduction of NO by Propene Over Pt, Pd and Rh-Based ZSM-5 Under Lean-Burn Conditions

Selective catalytic reduction of NO by propene has been investigated over noble metal (Pt, Pd, Rh)-based ZSM-5 catalysts. These samples were tested in a gas mixture system in the presence of excess oxygen, simulating lean-burn exhaust gases. The sequence in activity for NO reduction was Pt > Rh Pd. Regarding the selectivity of the reaction to N₂, an opposite trend was observed: Rh > Pd Pt. The catalytic systems have presented stable operation under isothermal conditions during time-on-stream experiments.     

Review of Ag/Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>-Reductant System in the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO<Subscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis></Subscript>

Ag/Al₂O₃ is a promising catalyst for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) by hydrocarbons (HC) of NO _x in both laboratory and diesel engine bench tests. New developments of the HC-SCR of NO _x over a Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst are reviewed, including the efficiencies and sulfur tolerances of different Ag/Al₂O₃-reductant systems for the SCR of NO _x ; the low-temperature activity improvement of H₂-assisted HC-SCR of NO _x over Ag/Al₂O₃; and the application of a Ag/Al₂O₃-ethanol SCR system with a heavy-duty diesel engine. The discussions are focused on the reaction mechanisms of different Ag/Al₂O₃-reductant systems and H₂-assisted HC-SCR of NO _x over Ag/Al₂O₃. A SO₂-resistant surface structure in situ synthesized on Ag/Al₂O₃ by using ethanol as a reductant is proposed based on the study of the sulfate formation. These results provide new insight into the design of a high-efficiency NO _x reduction system. The diesel engine bench test results showed that a Ag/Al₂O₃-ethanol system is promising for catalytic cleaning of NO _x in diesel exhaust.