In this study, Mn–Co bimetallic catalysts were
prepared
by a coprecipitation method. The effect of different Mn/Co molar ratios
on the performance of NH3–SCR, CO-SCR, and CO oxidation
was investigated, and a representative catalyst was selected to test
the NO
x
catalytic activity of the NH3–CO-SCR synergy reaction. The microphysical and chemical
properties of the samples were characterized by X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and other analytical techniques.
The CO-assisted NH3 removal mechanism of NO
x
was explored through in situ diffuse reflectance
infrared spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and density functional theory (DFT).
The results show that MC-3 has the best NO
x
catalytic activity and a wider SCR reaction temperature window.
In the synergy reaction, the NO
x
conversion
rate of NH3–SCR can be reached at NH3 = 400 ppm, and the N2 selectivity is effectively improved.
In situ DRIFTS and DFT results show that NH3–SCR
follows the L-H mechanism. In the presence of CO, some CO competes
with NH3 for adsorption on the Mn sites, which suppresses
the adsorption activation of NH3 and reduces the CO oxidation
activity. Second, with CO participation, the activation energy required
for NH4NO3* to form is lower, which promotes
its further decomposition into N2 and H2O, and
is of great significance for CO-assisted NH3 removal of
NO
x
technology.