Raman spectroscopic studies on tetragonal ZrO₂ supported MoO₃ and ZnO–MoO₃ systems

Abstract

A series of samples of MoO₃ and/or ZnO supported on tetragonal ZrO₂ (t-ZrO₂) have been investigated by laser Raman spectroscopy and XRD. For these supported binary-oxide systems, the loading sequence of the oxide and the calcination temperature have notable effects on the interactions of the oxides and support and hence the nature of the catalysts. The experimentally measured dispersion capacities of ZnO or MoO₃ on t-ZrO₂, and ZnO on two MoO₃-modified t-ZrO₂ are consistent with the values predicted by the incorporation model. The dispersion capacity of MoO₃ on ZnO-modified t-ZrO₂ has not been measured due to the strong interaction between MoO₃ and the supported ZnO, leading to the formation of a ZnMoO₄ phase. The results are further proof of the effect of the nature and, in particular, the surface structure of the support on the dispersion behavior and the surface structure of the dispersed oxides. The effect of calcination temperature on the dispersion state of the oxides is also discussed.

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