SCI和EI收录∣中国化工学会会刊

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 NOx adsorber for emission control during cold-start of diesel engines

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

  1. 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 NOx adsorber for emission control during cold-start of diesel engines

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

  1. 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: The Co3O4 nanoparticles, dominated by a catalytically active (110) lattice plane, were synthesized as a low-temperature NOx 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 NOx uptake capacity commensurate with Pd/SSZ-13 at 100°C. The primary NOx 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 NOx 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 NOx release between the temperatures of 150–200°C. The nitrate formed via lattice oxygen mainly induces the NOx to be released as NO2 within a temperature range of 200–350°C, which is advantageous in enhancing the NOx activity of downstream NH3-SCR catalysts, by boosting the fast SCR reaction pathway. Thanks to its low cost, considerable NOx absorption capacity, and optimal release temperature, Co3O4 demonstrates potential as an effective material for passive NOx 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 NOx 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 NOx uptake capacity commensurate with Pd/SSZ-13 at 100°C. The primary NOx 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 NOx 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 NOx release between the temperatures of 150–200°C. The nitrate formed via lattice oxygen mainly induces the NOx to be released as NO2 within a temperature range of 200–350°C, which is advantageous in enhancing the NOx activity of downstream NH3-SCR catalysts, by boosting the fast SCR reaction pathway. Thanks to its low cost, considerable NOx absorption capacity, and optimal release temperature, Co3O4 demonstrates potential as an effective material for passive NOx adsorber applications.

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