Co3O4 as an efficient passive NOx adsorber for emission control during cold-start of diesel engines

doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2023.10.013

中国化学工程学报 ›› 2024, Vol. 66 ›› Issue (2): 1-7.DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2023.10.013

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Co₃O₄ as an efficient passive NO_x adsorber for emission control during cold-start of diesel engines

Jinhuang Cai¹, Shijie Hao², Yun Zhang², Xiaomin Wu¹, Zhenguo Li³, Huawang Zhao¹

1. Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
2. Wuxi Weifu Environmental Catalysts Co., Ltd, Wuxi 214000, China;
3. National Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology, China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300300, China

收稿日期:2023-07-13 修回日期:2023-10-09 出版日期:2024-02-28 发布日期:2024-04-20
通讯作者: Huawang Zhao,E-mail:hwzhao@hqu.edu.cn
基金资助:
This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22006044; 22006043), External Cooperation Program of Science and Technology Planning of Fujian Province (2023I0018), the Fujian Province Science and Technology Program Funds (2020H6013), the National Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology (NELMS2020A03), and the Scientific Research Funds of Huaqiao University (605-50Y200270001).

Co₃O₄ as an efficient passive NO_x adsorber for emission control during cold-start of diesel engines

Jinhuang Cai¹, Shijie Hao², Yun Zhang², Xiaomin Wu¹, Zhenguo Li³, Huawang Zhao¹

1. Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
2. Wuxi Weifu Environmental Catalysts Co., Ltd, Wuxi 214000, China;
3. National Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology, China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300300, China

Received:2023-07-13 Revised:2023-10-09 Online:2024-02-28 Published:2024-04-20
Contact: Huawang Zhao,E-mail:hwzhao@hqu.edu.cn
Supported by:
This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22006044; 22006043), External Cooperation Program of Science and Technology Planning of Fujian Province (2023I0018), the Fujian Province Science and Technology Program Funds (2020H6013), the National Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology (NELMS2020A03), and the Scientific Research Funds of Huaqiao University (605-50Y200270001).

摘要/Abstract

摘要： The Co₃O₄ nanoparticles, dominated by a catalytically active (110) lattice plane, were synthesized as a low-temperature NO_x adsorbent to control the cold start emissions from vehicles. These nanoparticles boast a substantial quantity of active chemisorbed oxygen and lattice oxygen, which exhibited a NO_x uptake capacity commensurate with Pd/SSZ-13 at 100°C. The primary NO_x release temperature falls within a temperature range of 200–350°C, making it perfectly suitable for diesel engines. The characterization results demonstrate that chemisorbed oxygen facilitate nitro/nitrites intermediates formation, contributing to the NO_x storage at 100°C, while the nitrites begin to decompose within the 150–200°C range. Fortunately, lattice oxygen likely becomes involved in the activation of nitrites into more stable nitrate within this particular temperature range. The concurrent processes of nitrites decomposition and its conversion to nitrates results in a minimal NO_x release between the temperatures of 150–200°C. The nitrate formed via lattice oxygen mainly induces the NO_x to be released as NO₂ within a temperature range of 200–350°C, which is advantageous in enhancing the NO_x activity of downstream NH₃-SCR catalysts, by boosting the fast SCR reaction pathway. Thanks to its low cost, considerable NO_x absorption capacity, and optimal release temperature, Co₃O₄ demonstrates potential as an effective material for passive NO_x adsorber applications.

关键词: Emission control, Cold-start, Low-temperature adsorption, Co₃O₄, Nitrate formation

Abstract: The Co₃O₄ nanoparticles, dominated by a catalytically active (110) lattice plane, were synthesized as a low-temperature NO_x adsorbent to control the cold start emissions from vehicles. These nanoparticles boast a substantial quantity of active chemisorbed oxygen and lattice oxygen, which exhibited a NO_x uptake capacity commensurate with Pd/SSZ-13 at 100°C. The primary NO_x release temperature falls within a temperature range of 200–350°C, making it perfectly suitable for diesel engines. The characterization results demonstrate that chemisorbed oxygen facilitate nitro/nitrites intermediates formation, contributing to the NO_x storage at 100°C, while the nitrites begin to decompose within the 150–200°C range. Fortunately, lattice oxygen likely becomes involved in the activation of nitrites into more stable nitrate within this particular temperature range. The concurrent processes of nitrites decomposition and its conversion to nitrates results in a minimal NO_x release between the temperatures of 150–200°C. The nitrate formed via lattice oxygen mainly induces the NO_x to be released as NO₂ within a temperature range of 200–350°C, which is advantageous in enhancing the NO_x activity of downstream NH₃-SCR catalysts, by boosting the fast SCR reaction pathway. Thanks to its low cost, considerable NO_x absorption capacity, and optimal release temperature, Co₃O₄ demonstrates potential as an effective material for passive NO_x adsorber applications.

Key words: Emission control, Cold-start, Low-temperature adsorption, Co₃O₄, Nitrate formation

Jinhuang Cai, Shijie Hao, Yun Zhang, Xiaomin Wu, Zhenguo Li, Huawang Zhao. Co₃O₄ as an efficient passive NO_x adsorber for emission control during cold-start of diesel engines[J]. 中国化学工程学报, 2024, 66(2): 1-7.

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