Novel insight into the influence of supports on the performance of α-MnO2 catalysts for ozone-assisted VOC oxidation: A comparative study of inert and semiconductor supports, impact of operational parameters, and stability assessments
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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of different supports on the performance of α-MnO₂ in ozone-assisted catalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Two supports, ZSM-5 and SiO2, were compared for effectiveness in removing polar (acetone) and nonpolar (toluene) VOCs. Catalysts were characterized by TGA, BET, TEM, XRD, HRTEM, XPS, EDX, and SEM analyses. Results showed that α-MnO2/ZSM-5 achieved superior removal efficiencies (93 % acetone, 96 % toluene), attributed to the higher density of oxygen vacancies and lower Mn oxidation states facilitated by ZSM-5. Operational parameters such as relative humidity and temperature were also evaluated, demonstrating enhanced catalyst stability and performance in humid conditions. α-MnO2/ZSM-5 exhibited minimal deactivation (<5 %) after 10 cycles, highlighting its potential for sustainable air purification applications.
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