Catalytic conversion of NO and CO into N<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> by rhodium–aluminum oxides in the gas phase
Jiaojiao Chen, Xiao‐Na Li, Li-Hui Mou, Qing‐Yu Liu, Sheng‐Gui He
Abstract
The catalytic conversion of NO and CO into N 2 and CO 2 mediated by gas-phase rhodium-aluminum oxides (RhAlO 0–3 and RhAl 2 O 1–4 ) has been identified. The polarized Rh–Al bond in the reactive systems is required to catalyze NO reduction by CO.
Topics & Concepts
RhodiumCatalysisCarbon monoxideGas phaseAluminiumPhase (matter)Inorganic chemistryChemistryMaterials sciencePhysical chemistryMetallurgyOrganic chemistryCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCatalysis and Oxidation ReactionsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction