Tianyu Luan , Huaiqian Lu , Lina Han , Litao Jia , Yong Xiao , Debao Li
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Abstract
Modulating the metal-support interaction (MSI) is an efficient strategy to optimize the catalytic wet air oxidation (CWAO) performance. Herein, ultralow loading (0.3 wt%) Ru/CeO2 catalysts were synthesized based on the morphology-dependent effect of ceria supports (nanorods vs. nanocubes) and evaluated for m-cresol degradation. We found that the MSI does not only govern the chemical states of Ru species but also regulates the structure of the interfacial sites and the density of oxygen vacancies. Ru/CeO2-R, with stronger Ru-CeO2 interactions, possesses more Run+ species, well-defined Ru-O-Ce interfacial sites and oxygen vacancies, which enhance oxygen activation and carbon deposits elimination. Consequently, the Ru/CeO2-R catalyst exhibits higher catalytic activity (k = 0.41 min−1) and long-term stability for m-cresol degradation compared to Ru/CeO2-C. This work provides a rational design strategy for Ru-based CWAO catalysts by modulating MSI and interfacial site engineering for the degradation of recalcitrant pollutants.
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