Effect of potassium in calcined Co–Mn–Al layered double hydroxide on the catalytic decomposition of N2O

• Published in: Applied catalysis. B, Environmental Environmental, 2009-07, Vol.90 (1-2), p.132-140
• Main Authors: Obalová, L., Karásková, K., Jirátová, K., Kovanda, F.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Catalysis; Catalytic decomposition; Chemistry; Exact sciences and technology; General and physical chemistry; Layered double hydroxides; Mixed oxide catalysts; Nitrous oxide; Potassium promoter; Theory of reactions, general kinetics. Catalysis. Nomenclature, chemical documentation, computer chemistry
• ISSN: 0926-3373; 1873-3883
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2009.03.002

A series of catalysts was prepared by thermal treatment (500°C) of the coprecipitated Co–Mn–Al layered double hydroxide (Co:Mn:Al molar ratio of 4:1:1) doped with various amount of potassium (0–3wt%). Obtained spinel-like mixed oxides were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, BET surface area measurements, temperature-programmed H2 reduction, and temperature-programmed CO2 and NH3 desorption. The prepared catalysts were tested for N2O decomposition to determine the effect of K addition on the catalytic activity in the presence of O2, NOx and H2O. An optimum K content of ca. 0.9–1.6wt% was found to achieve a high catalytic activity in the presence of O2 and H2O, while the non-modified Co–Mn–Al mixed oxide was the most active catalyst in the presence of O2 and NOx. The addition of potassium to the Co–Mn–Al mixed oxide apparently results in a modification of both electronic properties of active metals and acid-base function of the catalyst surface.