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Behavior of palladium-copper catalysts for CO and NO elimination

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis

The behavior of a series of palladium and palladium-copper catalysts supported on ceria/alumina for the CO + NO + O{sub 2} reaction has been analyzed by a combination of electron transmission microscopy, infrared, and electron paramagnetic spectroscopies and catalytic test studies. In both systems, the catalytic behavior is dominated by the properties of the metal-ceria interface. The addition of copper to a palladium system leads to beneficial effects related to alloy formation in which both CO and NO elimination are enhanced. The chemical consequences and catalytic implications of Pd-Cu alloying are discussed.

Research Organization:
CSIC, Madrid (ES)
OSTI ID:
20020868
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis, Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 190; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English