A Review of Low Temperature NH₃-SCR for Removal of NO_x

• Main Authors: Devaiah Damma, Padmanabha R. Ettireddy, Benjaram M. Reddy, Panagiotis G. Smirniotis
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
• Series: Catalysts
• Subjects: low-temperature selective catalytic reduction; NH₃-SCR; de-NO_x catalysis; SO₂/H₂O tolerance; transition metal-based catalysts
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/9/4/349

The importance of the low-temperature selective catalytic reduction (LT-SCR) of NO_x by NH₃ is increasing due to the recent severe pollution regulations being imposed around the world. Supported and mixed transition metal oxides have been widely investigated for LT-SCR technology. However, these catalytic materials have some drawbacks, especially in terms of catalyst poisoning by H₂O or/and SO₂. Hence, the development of catalysts for the LT-SCR process is still under active investigation throughout seeking better performance. Extensive research efforts have been made to develop new advanced materials for this technology. This article critically reviews the recent research progress on supported transition and mixed transition metal oxide catalysts for the LT-SCR reaction. The review covered the description of the influence of operating conditions and promoters on the LT-SCR performance. The reaction mechanism, reaction intermediates, and active sites are also discussed in detail using isotopic labelling and in situ FT-IR studies.