Catalytic activity of supported Cu-Mn/fly ash geopolymer for the oxidative removal of toluene

This study successfully developed Cu-Mn supported catalysts on fly ash geopolymer for the oxidative removal of toluene. The surface characteristics and catalytic performance of catalysts were systematically investigated in this paper. It was found that the Cu/Mn ratio plays a crucial role in determining the catalysts’ performance, with the Geo-3 catalyst showing the highest toluene conversion rate of 90% at 296 ℃. The catalyst also exhibited the lowest activation energy of 123.0 kJ/mol, indicating its superior catalytic efficiency. The findings not only contribute to the development of cost-effective and efficient catalysts for VOCs degradation but also provide valuable insights into the influence of the Cu/Mn ratio on the catalytic properties of geopolymer-supported Cu-Mn catalysts. This research offers a promising approach for the abatement of VOCs in industrial emissions.