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Title: New mechanistic insights in the NH3-SCR reactions at low temperature

Journal Article · · Topics in Catalysis
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  1. Politecnico di Milano (Italy). Dipartimento di Energia
  2. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Fuels Engines and Emissions Research Center

The present study is focused on the investigation of the low temperature Standard SCR reaction mechanism over Fe- and Cu-promoted zeolites. Different techniques are employed, including in situ DRIFTS, transient reaction analysis and chemical trapping techniques. The results present strong evidence of nitrite formation in the oxidative activation of NO and of their role in SCR reactions. These elements lead to a deeper understanding of the standard SCR chemistry at low temperature and can potentially improve the consistency of mechanistic mathematical models. Furthermore, comprehension of the mechanism on a fundamental level can contribute to the development of improved SCR catalysts.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center (FEERC); Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). National Transportation Research Center (NTRC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1295099
Journal Information:
Topics in Catalysis, Vol. 59, Issue 10-12; ISSN 1022-5528
Publisher:
SpringerCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 14 works
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A PGM-free NO x adsorber + selective catalytic reduction catalyst system (AdSCR) for trapping and reducing NO x in lean exhaust streams at low temperature journal January 2018
Temperature-dependent dynamics of NH 3 -derived Cu species in the Cu-CHA SCR catalyst journal January 2019
Catalyst systems for selective catalytic reduction + NO x trapping: from fundamental understanding of the standard SCR reaction to practical applications for lean exhaust after-treatment journal January 2019