Mn-CeOx/Ti-PILCs for selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3 at low temperature

Titanium-pillared clays (Ti-PILCs) were obtained by different ways from TiCl4, Ti(OC3H7)4 and TiOSO4, respectively. Mn-CeOx/Ti-PILCs were then prepared and their activities of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with NH3 at low-temperature were evaluated. Mn-CeOx/Ti-PILCs were characterized by X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia and H2-temperature-programmed reduction. It was found that Ti-pillar tend to be helpful for the enlargement of surface area, pore volume, acidity and the enhancement of thermal stability for Mn-CeOx/Ti-PILCs. Mn-CeOx/Ti-PILCs catalysts were active for the SCR of NO. Among three resultant Mn-CeOx/Ti-PILCs, the catalyst from TiOSO4 showed the highest activity with 98% NO conversion at 220°C, it also exhibited good resistance to H2O and SO2 in flue gas. The catalyst from TiCl4 exhibited the lowest activity due to the unsuccessful pillaring process.