Abstract
The optimal calcination temperature was 600 °C and the highest activities were obtained at Al:K molar ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and 1:1 for Al2O3/KNO3, Al(NO3)3/KNO3 and Al2O3/KOH precursor combinations, respectively. The active compound in the catalyst prepared by Al(NO3)3/KNO3 was KNO3 exclusively. However, the catalytic activity of the catalysts prepared by Al2O3/KOH was affected by the formation of K2Al2O4 and K2CO3 compounds. The catalysts prepared by all precursor combinations behaved a comparable thermal stability. High temperature aging of the catalysts would result in the loss of surface area and/or active compounds, and hence the deterioration of their catalytic activities.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 15-20 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Thermochimica Acta |
| Volume | 468 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 5 Feb 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- AlO
- Catalytic activity
- Diesel soot elimination
- Potassium