Different Cu/(Mg
or Ni)/Al mixed oxides based on hydrotalcite-like compounds have been
studied for the catalytic oxidation of trichloroethylene. The catalysts
have been synthesized and characterized by different techniques such
as N2-adsorption, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), X-ray
diffraction, and temperature-programmed reduction (TPR). It has been
shown that the activity for the catalytic abatement of trichloroethylene
depends on the presence of metals with redox properties in the catalyst
composition. The best results have been obtained with containing copper
mixed oxides, although there is no direct correspondence between the
copper content and the catalyst activity. These catalysts are highly
active and selective, CO2 and HCl being the main reaction
products. A mechanism for the reaction has been proposed.
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