LDH-Derived Preparation of Ce-Modified MnCoAl Layered Double Oxides for NH3-SCR: Performance and Reaction Process Study

Abstract

A series of novel Ce-modified MnCoAl layered double oxides (Ce/MCA LDOs) were prepared using solvothermal and impregnation methods for NH3-SCR denitration. Various characterizations, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and H2 temperature-programmed reduction (H2-TPR) were used to investigate their structural properties and the mechanism of ammonia selective catalytic reduction (NH3-SCR). The incorporation of Ce was found to effectively integrate into the LDO framework and enhance the catalytic activity over a wide temperature window. Moreover, the thermal stability and resistance of H2O and SO2 were evaluated. In situ DRIFTS studies revealed that the reaction follows both the “Langmuir–Hinshelwood” (L–H) and “Eley–Rideal” (E–R) mechanisms. This work provides systematic insights into the design of LDO-based catalysts, demonstrating their potential for practical application in denitration.