Manganese-and cerium oxide-modified titania catalysts were prepared by the deposition precipitation for the removal of elemental mercury (Hg 0 ) from simulated yellow phosphorus off-gas at low temperature. In addition, these catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller measurements, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and field-emission scanning electron microscope to determine the surface morphology of the obtained compounds and explore their formation mechanism. The results revealed that a Mn-Ce loading and reaction temperature of 10% and 150°C, respectively, as well as a Mn/Ce molar ratio of 2:1, led to an optimal efficiency for the oxidation of elemental mercury. Furthermore, the effects of flue gas components were investigated. The presence of O 2 clearly promoted the oxidation of Hg 0 .A CO atmosphere did not affect the Hg 0 oxidation, when compared with N 2 , whereas the presence of H 2 S and water vapor inhibited the oxidation process. Furthermore, the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra of Hg 4f revealed that the elemental mercury adsorbed by the catalyst is present as HgO. Finally, the Hg 0 catalytic oxidation mechanism was discussed on the basis of the experimental results and characterization analysis.