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Catalysts to reduce NO.sub.x in an exhaust gas stream and methods of preparation

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OSTI ID:1043901
Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NO.sub.x emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having a catalyst comprising silver on a particulate alumina support, the silver having a diameter of less than about 20 nm. Methods of manufacturing catalysts are described in which ionic silver is impregnated on particulate hydroxylated alumina particles.
Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-02NT41218
Assignee:
BASF Corporation (Florham Park, NJ)
Patent Number(s):
8,173,574
Application Number:
11/857,896
OSTI ID:
1043901
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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