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Title: Characterization of three-way automotive catalysts

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/494114· OSTI ID:494114
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
  2. Delphi Automotive Systems, Flint, MI (United States); and others

The CRADA between Delphi Automotive Systems (Delphi; formerly General Motors - AC Delco, Systems) and Lockheed Martin Energy Research (LMER) on automotive catalysts was completed at the end of FY96, after a ten month, no-cost extension. The CRADA was aimed at improved performance and lifetime of noble metal based three-way-catalysts (TWC), which are the primary catalytic system for automotive emission control systems. While these TWC can meet the currently required emission standards, higher than optimum noble metal loadings are often required to meet lifetime requirements. In addition, more stringent emission standards will be imposed in the near future, demanding improved performance and service life from these catalysts. Understanding the changes of TWC conversion efficiency with ageing is a critical need in improving these catalysts. Initially in a fresh catalyst, the active material is often distributed on a very fine scale, approaching single atoms or small atomic clusters. As such, a wide range of analytical techniques have been employed to provide high spatial resolution characterization of the evolving state of the catalytic material.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
OSTI ID:
494114
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM-13399; ON: DE97005392; TRN: 97:003310-0010
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Apr 1997; Related Information: Is Part Of Advanced Industrial Materials (AIM) program. Annual progress report. FY 1996; PB: 292 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English