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Simultaneous Removal of NOx and Toluene on CuMnMgAl Layered Double Oxides (LDO) Derived from Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) Precursor

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In this study, pure phase Cu2.5Mn0.5MgAl precursor was synthesized by layered double hydroxides (LDHs) precursor template method. Subsequently, Cu2.5Mn0.5MgAl-LDH is calcined at 500, 600 and 700 ℃ to obtain the corresponding layered double oxides (LDO) catalysts for simultaneous removal of NOx and toluene. The results show that Cu2.5Mn0.5MgAl-500 exhibits the best catalytic performance in both NOx reduction and toluene oxidation reactions and the conversion of NOx and toluene can reach 85% and 88% at 210 ℃, respectively. XRD, SEM, BET, NH3-TPD, H2-TPR, XPS and in situ DRIFT were applied to characterize the prepared catalysts. The obtained Cu2.5Mn0.5MgAl-500 has abundant acid sites, excellent redox capacity and the highest concentration of surface Mn4+ and Cu+ species, which are considered to be the main factors determining its excellent catalytic performance. In addition, Cu2.5Mn0.5MgAl-500 shows superior durability and good tolerance to H2O/SO2.

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Wei, F., Liu, L., Wu, X. et al. Simultaneous Removal of NOx and Toluene on CuMnMgAl Layered Double Oxides (LDO) Derived from Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) Precursor. Catal Lett 154, 1184–1200 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-023-04384-1

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