Effect of multi-layered nanosheets γ-Al2O3 with (110) facets on zinc deactivation resistance for Ce–Ti SCR catalyst

Zn species that exist in the flue gas are dangerous toxicants for SCR catalysts, which will seriously damage its catalytic activity and service life. Hence, the multi-layered nanosheets γ-Al 2 O 3 with (110) facets were introduced into the CeTiOx catalyst to improve the Zn-poisoning resistance performance. Benefiting from the structural and compositional merits, as well as the superior reducibility, abundant acid sites, and chemisorbed oxygen, the 3%Zn–Ce 0.3 -Al 0.4 -Ti catalyst with multi-layered nanosheets structure exhibits excellent NH 3 -SCR activity, over 90% NO conversion between 240 °C and 340 °C. In addition, in situ DRIFTS results suggest the SCR reaction mainly follows L-H and E-R mechanisms on 3%-Ce 0.3 -Al 0.4 -Ti samples, result from the multi-layered nanosheets γ-Al 2 O structure improves the BET specific surface area and Ce 3+ , promotes the adsorption/activation of more NH 3 and NOx species. More interestingly, compared with CeO 2 and TiO 2 the Zn species prefer to absorbed on nanosheets γ-Al 2 O 3 with (110) facets, so it can effectively protect CeO 2 from poisoning as a sacrificial agent .