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Methane Combustion in the Presence of Zirconia-Based Catalysts

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The influence of “superacidic” modification has been shown to enhance the methane combustion activity of ZrO2 at 800 °C. Modification with SO4 2−, Fe/Mn/SO4 2− and MoO3 has been investigated, with the latter showing the most marked effect although this is a critical function of loading. Ceria–zirconia catalysts are also active, although the compositions studied are not as effective as 5 wt% MoO3/ZrO2 which shows a greater mass normalised activity than Fe2O3.

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We wish to acknowledge the generosity of MEL Chemicals for the provision of sulfated zirconium hydroxide.

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  2. WestCHEM, Department of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK

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Brown, A.S.C., Hargreaves, J.S.J. Methane Combustion in the Presence of Zirconia-Based Catalysts. Top Catal 52, 458–463 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-009-9185-5

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