NO can be removed at the same time with SO by aqueous Co(NH) solution. The reduction of Co(NH) to Co(NH) is catalyzed by activated carbon to regain the NO absorption ability of the scrubbing solution. Oxalic acid solution is explored to change the carbon surface to ameliorate its catalytic capability. The experimental results suggest that the best catalyst is prepared by impregnating the carbon sample in 0.7 mol l oxalic acid solution for 24 h followed by being activated at 600 °C for 5 h under nitrogen atmosphere. After being treated with oxalic acid solution, the surface area and the acidity on the carbon surface increase. The experiments show that the carbon modified with oxalic acid can get a much higher NO removal efficiency than the original carbon.

Tartaric acid solution is applied to change the surface characteristics of activated carbon to improve its catalytic capability in the regeneration of Co(NH3)62+ that is used to realize the simultaneous removal of NO and SO2. The experimental results show that the best treatment condition is impregnating the carbon samples in 1.5 mol l−1 tartaric acid solution for 18 h followed by being activated at 400°C for 4 h under nitrogen atmosphere. After being treated with tartaric acid solution, the surface area of activated carbon and the acidity on its surface increase. The experiments show that the modified carbon can obtain a much higher NO removal efficiency than the original carbon. © 2017 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Environ Prog, 37: 333–341, 2018

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