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Improving catalytic converter performance by controlling the structural and redox properties of Zr-doped CeO2 nanorods supported Pd catalysts

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The work herein introduces a facile and novel synthesis procedure for producing Zr-doped CeO2 nanorod catalysts applicable for upgrading the car catalytic converter system. Four different concentrations of Zr-doped CeO2 nanorods (5, 10, 15, and 20 mol%) were synthesized. Some characterization techniques were utilized to describe their structure. Pd metal was impregnated on the CexZr1−xO2–Al2O3. The activity and selective oxidation of the major pollutants from motor vehicles such as CO, NOx, and CH were studied in a down-flow microreactor. The Zr ions were successfully doped into the ceria lattice, positively influencing the specific surface area, which had a major impact on the efficiency of the catalyst. The optimum Zr-doped catalyst was found to be Pd/Ce0.8Zr0.2O2–Al2O3 with the highest surface area (SBET = 111) and higher activity at lowest oxidation temperature (T90%) of 205 and 360 for CO and CH and T70% of 460 for NOx. Pd/Ce0.8Zr0.2O2–Al2O3 showed potential to be used in the car catalytic converter system, resulting in the production of a cost-effective catalyst for a more efficient automotive industry.

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Acknowledgements

This work is supported by the Iran Test and Research Center for Auto Parts and Components (ITRAC CO.) and the Supplying Automotive Parts Component (SAPCO) and the Catalysts and Chemical Engineering laboratory which are greatly acknowledged by the authors. We would also like to show our gratitude to our labmates that helped us finish this project.

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  1. School of Chemistry, Alborz Campus, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

    Akram Ghanbari Khosh & Ahmad Tavasoli

  2. School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

    Yadollah Mortazavi

  3. The Supplying Automotive Parts Component (SAPCO), Tehran, Iran

    Morteza Amouni Hosseini

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Khosh, A.G., Tavasoli, A., Mortazavi, Y. et al. Improving catalytic converter performance by controlling the structural and redox properties of Zr-doped CeO2 nanorods supported Pd catalysts. Res Chem Intermed 44, 7753–7767 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-018-3584-9

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