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-CeO(x)/)Ti-PILCs were then prepared and their activities of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with NH3 at low-temperature were evaluated. Mn-CeO(x)/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-CeO(x)/Ti-PILCs. Mn-CeO(x)/Ti-PILCs catalysts were active for the SCR of NO. Among three resultant Mn-CeO(x)/Ti-PILCs, the catalyst from TiOSO4 showed the highest activity with 98% NO conversion at 220 degrees 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.