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The effect of SO2 on the activity of Pd-based catalysts in methane combustion

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The effect of SO2 on Pd-based catalysts for the combustion of methane has been investigated. It is shown that while SO2 poisons Al2O3- and SiO2-supported catalysts, pre-treatment of Pd/ZrO2 by SO2 enhances the activity substantially.

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  1. R. Burch
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Burch, R., Crittle, D., Southward, B. et al. The effect of SO2 on the activity of Pd-based catalysts in methane combustion. Catalysis Letters 72, 153–155 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009088112345

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