Supported manganese catalysts for the selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides with ammonia Part II. Catalytic experiments

Abstract

Manganese-promoted active carbons have been studied as catalysts for selective catalytic reduction with ammonia. Activity, selectivity and stability depend on the preparation procedure, the choice of the precursors and the chemistry of the starting support. The highest activity in the low-temperature region was shown by samples prepared from manganese nitrate. An even (near monolayer) distribution of manganese species led to nitrogen as the sole product, and bigger manganese oxide crystallites resulted, additionally, in N₂O as a by-product. Manganese addition did not influence the stability of active carbons except those prepared from potassium permanganate where increased gasification due to the presence of potassium was observed at higher temperatures. Side reactions: ammonia oxidation and direct decomposition of nitric oxide are also discussed.

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