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Sol-gel process from heterometallic alkoxides to incorporate alkaline- and rare earths in alumina for automotive applications

Conference ·
OSTI ID:462747
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  1. Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI (United States). Dept. of Chemistry

The high cost of materials prepared by sol-gel processing and the loss of useful surface properties at elevated temperature has prevented the application of sol-gel processed materials in automotive exhaust reduction catalyst formulations. In this report, the authors briefly describe the important developments needed in the next generation automotive catalysts and the role of sol-gel processed materials. They will also discuss the application of heterometallic alkoxides as sol-gel precursors to achieve the molecular distribution of lanthanides and alkaline earths in alumina matrices needed for the stabilization of alumina based materials at elevated temperatures.

OSTI ID:
462747
Report Number(s):
CONF-960401--; ISBN 1-55899-334-7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English