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  • Title: N2O decomposition by mesoporous silica supported Rh catalysts.
    Author: Hussain M, Fino D, Russo N.
    Journal: J Hazard Mater; 2012 Apr 15; 211-212():255-65. PubMed ID: 21907485.
    Abstract:
    Nitrous oxide (N(2)O), a greenhouse gas produced by nitric acid and adipic acid plants, damages the ozone layer and causes many environmental problems. The potential of MCM-41, SBA-15-Conventional (SBA-15-C), SBA-15-Spherical (SBA-15-S) and KIT-6 supported Rh catalysts has been explored at specific conditions for N(2)O decomposition in order to investigate the characteristics of new catalyst supports (SBA-15-S, KIT-6) for this application. A Rh metal loading of 1 wt% was impregnated to synthesize mesoporous silica supported Rh catalysts. The catalysts were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), N(2) adsorption/desorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and CO-chemisorption techniques. Of all the catalysts, Rh/SBA-15-S not only showed the highest activity, but also the best strength against ageing impact, O(2) inhibiting effect and long-term stability. The higher metal dispersion due to the smaller Rh particle size and a greater formation of Rh(+1) than Rh(0) or Rh(+3) on SBA-15-S compared to the other supports, favoured a higher N(2)O decomposition. The larger pore size of SBA-15-S in Rh/SBA-15-S might favour a better Rh access, diffusion and dispersion and lead to higher activity. The higher long-term stability of Rh/SBA-15-S, with preserved support characteristics, than the other supports indicates its significance.
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