Effect of Metal Oxide Doping into Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 on Catalytic Activity of MnOx/γ-Al2O3/Ce0.45Zro.45M0.1Ox （M = Y, La, Mn） Honeycomb Catalysts

This article showed that the catalytic activity of MnOx/γ-Al2O3/Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 monolithic catalyst toward the catalytic combustion of ethanol in a fixed bed reactor could be greatly improved by doping three metal oxides into Ce0.5Zr0.5O2. The catalytic activity of MnOx/γ-Al2O3/Ce0.45Zr0.45M0.1 Ox （M = Y, La, Mn） is better than that of MnOx/γ-Al2O3/Ce0.5 Zr0.5O2. The order of activity of the catalysts is as follows： MnOx/γ-Al2O3/Ce0.45Zr0.45Y0.1Ox 〉 MnOc/γ-Al2O3/Ce0.45 Zr0.45La0.1Ox 〉 MnOx/γT-Al2O3/Ce0.45Zr0.45Mn0.1Ox 〉 MnOx/y-Al2O3/Ce0.5Zr0.5O2. The influence of the loading amount of manganese oxide in enhancing the catalytic activity of MnOx/γ-Al2O3/Ce0.45Zr0.45Y0.1 Ox was investigated. The results showed that when MnO2 loading amount was 10% （mass fraction）, the MnOx/Al2O3/Ce0.45Zr0.45Y0.1Ox catalyst recorded the highest activity.     

Zirconia modified monolithic macroporous Pt/CeO2/Al2O3 catalyst used for water-gas shift reaction

Monolithic macroporous Pt/CeO2/Al2O3 and zirconia modified Pt/CeO2/Al2O3 catalysts were prepared by using concentrated emulsions synthesis route. The catalytic performances over the platinum-based catalysts were investigated by water-gas shift (WGS) reaction in a wide temperature range (180-300 oC). The samples were characterized with thermogravimetry (TG), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and temperature programmed reducti...     

Catalytic combustion of toluene over Pd-based monolithic catalysts with a novel washcoat Ce0.8Zr0.15La0.05Oδ

Two novel washcoats Ce_0.8Zr_0.15La_0.05O_δ and Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂ was prepared by an impregnation method, which acted as a host for the active Pd component to prepare Pd/Ce_0.8Zr_0.15La_0.05O_δ/substrate and Pd/Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂/substrate monolithic catalysts for toluene combustion. The washcoats was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, Brunauner-Emmett-Teller (BET), and H₂-temperature-programmed reduction (H₂-TPR). The result indicated that both the washcoats had strong vibration-shock resistance according to ultrasonic test. Doping La³⁺ into CeO₂-ZrO₂ solid solution could generate more oxygen vacancies, and could inhibit the sinter of CeO₂-ZrO₂ solid solution when calcined at high temperatures (800, 900 and 1000 °C). The washcoat Ce_0.8Zr_0.15La_0.05O_δ had much better redox properties. The reductive temperature of Ce⁴⁺ species shifted to low temperature by 60 °C when the washcoats calcined at high temperatures (800, 900 and 1000 °C). The Pd/Ce_0.8Zr_0.15La_0.05O_δ/substrate monolithic catalyst calcination at 500 °C had the best catalytic activity and the 95% toluene conversion at a temperature as low as 190 °C. When calcined at low temperature (500 and 700 °C), the catalytic activity has little improvement, however, when calcined at high temperature, the catalytic activity of Pd/Ce_0.8Zr_0.15La_0.05O_δ/substrate monolithic catalysts had significant improvement. As catalyst washcoat, the Ce_0.8Zr_0.15La_0.05O_δ had better thermal stability than the washcoat Ce_0.8Zr_0.2O₂, the developed Pd/Ce_0.8Zr_0.15La_0.05O_δ/substrate monolithic catalyst in this work was promising for eliminating Volatile organic compounds.     

Characterization and electrochemical performance of CeO2 and Eu-doped CeO2 films as a manganese redox flow battery component

Hexagonal CeO_2 and Eu-doped CeO_2 nanoparticles were obtained using a facile microwave-hydro thermal method under mild conditions and their application towards manganese redox flow battery component were studied. The structural properties were studied by X-ray diffraction and indicate that samples present a fluorite structure. Raman spectroscopy shows Eu3+ ions substitute Ce~(4+) and generate oxygen vacancies. Electrochemical properties of pure and Eu-doped CeO_2 films deposited at graphite substrates investigated by cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge—discharge indicate that dopant concentration affects the electrochemical properties of CeO_2. The increase in the reversibility redox of electrochemical systems observed is attributed to coexistence of Ce~(4+)/Ce~(3+) redox couple confirmed by XPS.Charge—discharge tests display coulombic and voltage efficiency values of above 80% and 90%, respectively. The obtained specific capacity for Ce_(0.99)Eu_(0.01)O_2(372.49 mAh/g) and pure oxide(334.84 mAh/g)indicates that both samples are promising for application in Mn-batteries.     

Partial oxidation of methane on Ni/CeO2-ZrO2/γ-Al2O3 prepared using different processes

The influences of CeO2-ZrO2 and γ-Al2O3 mixing methods on the catalytic activity and stability of partial oxidation of methane （POM） were investigated over Ni/Ce0.7Zr0.3O2-Al2O3 catalysts. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, TPR, H2-chemsorption, and TG-DTA. For fresh catalysts, the results showed that the salt precursor mixing catalyst （ATOM） presented better performance than the catalysts prepared by the precipitator mixing method （MOL） and the powder mechanically mixing method （MECH）. The result of XRD suggested that the interaction between CeO2-ZrO2 and Al2O3 in ATOM sample was stronger than the others, which led to more lattice defects and thereby better initial activity. Moreover, the MECH sample had the best stability and the least coke deposition in 24 h stability tests. The results of TPR and H2-chemsorption indicated that the intimate contact of Ni-Al in MECH sample enhanced the ability of resisting coke deposition and metal sintering.     

Influence of Different Subsistence States of CeO2-ZrO2 Mixed Oxides in Catalyst Coating on Catalytic Properties

The metallic substrate-catalysts with different subsistence states of CeO2-ZrO2 mixed oxides were prepared and the catalytic properties were investigated. The studies on CeO2-ZrO2-V2O5-CuO mixed oxides which were prepared by coprecipitation, show that the doping of V5 and Cu2 in CeO2-ZrO2 mixed oxides can enhance the catalytic activity and thermal stability of coating materials. Moreover, different additives were doped in slurries of γ-Al2O3 to investigate the influence of additives on oxidation activity of catalysts. The mixture of ceria-zirconia, alkali metals and other rare earths acting as additives exhibits promotion effect on oxidation activity by optimizing the distribution of oxygen on the surface and in the bulk of ceria species. This mentioned mixture was mixed with γ-Al2O3 and a newly proposed active component to prepare a new catalyst. Afterward, the influence of thermal treatment on the new catalyst were investigated by calcinations at 500, 650, 750, 800, 850 and 900 ℃ for 2 h. The light-off curves of CO and HC show that after being treated at 650～750 ℃, catalysts present the best activity. XRD patterns show that ceria and zirconia species in the newly proposed active component form a phase of extra CeO2-ZrO2 mixed oxides on the surface of catalysts after the thermal treatment at 750 ℃, which has practical value for improving the preparation process and promoting the catalytic properties. Moreover, XPS results imply the existence of Ce1-xPdxO2-σ and Ce1-xPtxO2-σ on the surface of these treated samples, which may show influence on the catalytic activities.     

Effect of metal doping into Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 on catalytic activity of MnOx/Ce0.5–xZr0.5–xM0.2xOy/Al2O3 for benzene combustion

The research investigated the effect of doping two metals separately or together into Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 on the catalytic activity of MnOx/Ce0.5-xZr0.5-xM0.2xOy/Al2O3 （M=Y, Mn, Y and Mn） for catalytic combustion of benzene. The prepared catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, surface area analysis, oxygen storage capacity （OSC）, and H2-temperature programmed reduction （H2-TPR）. Catalytic test was performed on a conventional fixed bed flow reactor. The characterization results revealed that Y and Mn ions entered into the ceria-zirconia mixed oxides framework, which improved the textural properties and greatly promoted the MnOx dispersion on the support surface. The complete conversion temperature of benzene on MnOx/Ce0.4Zr0.4Y0.1Mn0.1Oy/Al2O3 was 563 K, and the selectivity of carbon dioxides was 99%. This catalyst could be applied in a wide range of GHSV and wide concentration condition, showing great potential for application.     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Ce-doped LiNi_（1/3）Mn_（1/3）Co_（1/3）O_2 cathode material for Li-ion batteries

The layered material of Ce-doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 with α-NaFeO2 was synthesized by a co-precipitation method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that Ce-doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 had the same layered structure as the undoped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images exhibited that the particle size of Ce-doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 was smaller than that of the undoped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2. The Ce-doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 samples were investigated on the Li extraction/insertion performances through charge/discharge, cyclic voltammogram (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectra (EIS). The optimal doping content of Ce was x=0.02 in the LiNi1/3-xMn1/3Co1/3CexO2 samples to achieve high discharge capacity and good cyclic stability. The electrode reaction reversibility was enhanced, and the charge transfer resistance was decreased through Ce-doping. The improved electrochemical performances of the Ce-doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 cathode materials were attributed to the addition of Ce4+ ion by stabilizing the layer structure.     

Luminescence properties of a single-host phosphor Bal.8-wSrwLi0.4SiO4： cea＋,Eu2＋,Mn2＋ for WLED

In order to obtain a single-host-white-light phosphor,a series of Ba1.8-w-x-y-zSrwLi0.4-xCexEuyMnzSiO4(BSLS:Ce3+,Eu2+,Mn2+)powder samples were synthesized via high temperature solid-state reaction.The structure and photoluminescence properties were investigated.Under ultraviolet excitation,the emission spectra contained three bands:the 370-470 nm blue band,the 470-570 nm green band and the 570-700 nm red band,which arose from the 5d→4f transitions of Ce3+ and Eu2+,and the 4T1→6A1 transition of Mn2+,respectively.The excitation spectra of the emissions of Ce3+ and Mn2+ ions showed the energy transfer from Ce3+ to Mn2+.White light emission was obtained from the tri-doped samples of appropriate doping concentration under 310-360 nm excitation.     

Understanding the role of tungsten on Pt/CeO2 for vinyl chloride catalytic combustion

Spherical CeO₂ synthesized by the hydrothermal process was used as support to prepare Pt/WO₃/CeO₂, and the effects of tungsten (W) contents on activity, stability and polychlorinated by-products were investigated to understand the role of W for vinyl chloride (VC) catalytic oxidation. The introduction of 12 wt% W to Pt/CeO₂ (P12WC) exhibits the highest catalytic activity with 90% conversion of VC at 250 °C, meanwhile the stability improves and the polychlorinated by-products in the tail gas significantly decrease due to the removal of dissociated Cl species in the formation of HCl. The beneficial effects of W on Pt/CeO₂ are closely related to the chemical state of Pt, redox and surface acid sites distribution. The doped W not only makes Pt disperse evenly on the support with the high valence, but also weakens the interaction between Pt and CeO₂ by the formation of Pt–O–W and Pt–O–W–O–Ce species, which facilitates oxygen mobility. In addition, the modification of W species also significantly increases the surface acidity amount and changes the distribution of acid sites.     

Study on Sulfation of CeO2/γ-Al2O3 Sorbent in Simulated Flue Gas

It is well known that sulfur dioxide(SO2) , morethan50%of which arise fromcombustion of fossil fu-els ,are precursors of acidrain andtheir emission pos-es a global threat tothe atmosphere .Environmental a-gencies have ,therefore ,regulated emissions of SO…     

Influence of Ce0.35Zr0.55Y0.10 Solid Solution on Performance of Pt-Rh Three-Way Catalysts

Ce0.35Zr0.55Y0. 10 solid solution was prepared by co-precipitation technique and characterized by specific surface area measurements （BET） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. Ce0.35Zr0.55Y0.10 was used to prepare low Pt-Rh threeway catalyst （TWC）, and its influence on the performance of TWC was investigated. The results revealed that Ce0.35 Zr0.55Y0.10 had a cubic structure similar to Ce0.50Zr0.50O2 and its specific surface area can maintain higher than Ce0.50 Zr0.50O2 after 1000 ℃ calcination for 5 h. Being hydrothermal aged at 1000 ℃ for 5 h, the catalyst containing Ce0.35 Zr0.55Y0.10 still exhibited higher conversion of C3H8, CO and NO and lower light-off temperature in comparison with Ce0.50Zr0.50O2 TWC.     

Phase structure and electrochemical properties of non-stoichiometric La0.7Ce0.3(Ni3.65Cu0.75Mn0.35Al0.15(Fe0.43B0.57)0.10)x hydrogen storage alloys

Phase structure and electrochemical characteristics of Co-free La0.7Ce0.3(Ni3.65Cu0.75Mn0.35Al0.15(Fe0.43B0.57)0.10)x (0.90≤x≤1.10) al-loys were investigated. When x was 0.90, the alloy was composed of LaNi5, La3Ni13B2 and Ce2Ni7 phases. The Ce2Ni7 phase disappeared, and the abundant of La3Ni13B2 phase decreased when x increased to 0.95. When x was 1.00 or higher the alloys consisted of LaNi5 phase. The lat-tice parameter a and the cell volume V of the LaNi5 phase decreased, and the c/a ratio of the LaNi5 phase increased with x value increasing. Maximum discharge capacity of the alloy electrodes first increased and then decreased with x value increasing from 0.90 to 1.10, and the highest value was obtained when x was 1.00. High-rate dischargeability at the discharge current density of 1200 mA/g increased from 50.7% (x= 0.90) to 64.1% (x=1.10). Both the charge-transfer reaction at the electrode/electrolyte interface and the hydrogen diffusion in the alloy were responsible for the high-rate dischargeability. Cycling capacity retention rate at 100th cycle (S100) gradually increased from 77.3% (x= 0.90) to 84.6% (x=1.10), which resulted from the increase in Ni content and the c/a ratio of the LaNi5 phase with x value increasing.     

Preparation and morphology of nano-size ceria by a stripping precipitation using oxalic acid as a precipitating agent

The precursors organic cerium deposits were obtained by a stripping precipitation method from cerium-loaded P507 organic phase using oxalic acid as a precipitating agent and nano-sized ceria particles were prepared by calcining the precursors at 500 °C. The morpholo-gies, phase structure of the precursors and ceria particles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TG-DSC) and infrared spectroscopy analysis (FTIR). The results indicated that the concentration of oxalic acid had a little impact on the morphology of the precursors, which was blocky-shape Ce2(C2O4)3·10H2O with a monoclinic lattice structure. With the volume ratio of organic phase and oxalic acid aqueous solution (aqueous phase) varied from 1:3 to 1:6, the morphologies of the precursors Ce2(C2O4)3·10H2O precipitates gradually changed from inhomogeneous blocky-shape to uniform spherical particles. The precursors could be turned to CeO2 crystal particles with a fluorite structure by calcining, and the products ceria particles were similar in the size and morphology to the precursors.     

NiO-Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 catalysts prepared by citric acid method for steam reforming of ethanol

NiO-Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 catalysts were prepared by citrate method and used for hydrogen production from steam reforming of ethanol （SRE）. The effect of nickel content and space velocity on the catalytic performance was investigated. The prepared catalysts were characterized with XRD and thermal analysis techniques. 20%NiO-Ce0.5Zr0.5O2catalyst was very active and selective for hydrogen production via SRE, in which ethanol conversion of 100% could be obtained with feed component of 20% （H2O＋EtOH） and 80% N2, water/ethanol of 3/1 in molar ratio at 350 ℃. Also, the catalyst showed good stability for anti-sintering and carbon-resistance. The XRD illuminated that both NiO and Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 crystal sizes were very small in NiO-Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 catalyst, and Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 solid solution was formed.     

Highly efficient K-doped Mn-Ce catalysts with strong K-Mn-Ce interaction for toluene oxidation

In this study,K_x-Mn-Ce catalysts prepared by sol-gel method were investigated for toluene oxidation.Compared with Mn-Ce,the catalytic performance of K_x-Mn-Ce was further improved.X-ray diffraction(XRD),high resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM) and Raman analyses demonstrate that K ions enter the lattice of CeO₂ and disperse uniformly.The results of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),H₂-temperature programmed reduction(H₂-TPR...     

Photoluminescent properties of Ca2RE8（SiO4）6O2：A （RE=Y,Gd; A=Pb^2＋, Mn^2＋） phosphor films prepared by sol-gel process

Ca2RE8（SiO4）6O2：A （RE=Y, Gd; A=Pb^2＋, Mn^2＋） phosphor fdms were dip-coated on quartz glass substmtes through the sol-gel process. X-ray diffraction （XRD）, photoluminescence （PL） spectra as well as lifetimes were used to characterize the resulting films. Under short wavelength UV excitation, the film showed a red emission with medium intensity. The decay curve of Mn^2＋ luminescence in Ca2Gd8（SiO4）6O2：Pb Mn film could be fitted into a single exponential function. The lifetime of Mn^2＋ was 10.21 ms in Ca2Gd8（SiO4）6O2.     

Effect of Processing Parameters on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of an Al-Al11Ce3-Al2O3In-Situ Composite Produced by Friction Stir Processing

Friction stir processing (FSP) was applied to produce aluminum-based in-situ composites from powder mixtures of Al-5 mol pct CeO₂. A billet of powder mixtures was prepared using the conventional pressing and sintering route. The sintered billet was then subjected to multiple passages of FSP. This technique has combined the hot-working nature of FSP and the exothermic reaction between Al and CeO₂. The reinforcing phases were identified as Al₁₁Ce₃ and δ ^* -Al₂O₃. The Al₂O₃ particles with an average size of ~10 nm are uniformly distributed in the aluminum matrix, which has an average grain size of approximately 390 to 500 nm. Both the sintering temperature and the tool traversing speed used in FSP have significant influence on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the composite. The composite produced by sintering at 833 K followed by FSP with a tool traversing speed of 30 mm/min possesses an enhanced modulus (E = 109 GPa) and strength (ultimate tensile strength (UTS) = 488 MPa) as well as a tensile ductility of ~3 pct.     

Preparation and Study on Spectrum Characteristics of Sr0.99 Ce0.01 HfO3 Nanopowders

The Sr_0.99Ce_0.01HfO₃ nanopowders were synthesized by the co-precipitation method. The calcination temperature and time of the powders were 1200 °C and 2 h, respectively. The powder size of Sr_0.99Ce_0.01HfO₃ nanopowders was 15 × 30 nm. There were two excitation bands in the excitation spectra of the Sr_0.99Ce_0.01HfO₃ nanopowders, which peaking at 216 and 309 nm, respectively. There were two emission bands in the emission spectra excited by the 220 nm light, which peaking at 398 and 467 nm. And they were corresponding to the 5d→²F_5/2 and the 5d→²F_7/2 transitions of Ce³⁺ ions. But there was only one emission band in the emission spectrum excited by the 309 nm light which peaking at 392 nm.     

Fabrication and ultraviolet-shielding properties of silica-coated titania-doped ceria nanoparticles

A series of well-dispersed titania-doped ceria nanoparticles Ce1-xTixO2 were rapidly prepared by a novel salt-assisted solution combustion process using correspondent metal nitrates as oxidizers and ethyl glycol as fuel, and then coated with amorphous silica by seeded polymerization using tetraethyl orthoslicate (TEOS). The as-prepared samples were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and ultraviolet-visible light (UV-Vis) diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The results indicated that compared with the as-prepared pure ceria nanoparticles, the red-shift phenomenon occurred for Ti-doped ceria nanoparticles with Ti incorporation. Meanwhile, the absorption intensity in the UV light region slightly decreased and transmission rate in visible light region was somewhat enhanced. In comparison with the silica-coated CeO2 nanopowders, the silica-coated Ce0.95Ti0.05O2 nanopowders displayed the same absorption intensity in the UV light region, broader UV absorption band and higher transmission rate in visible light region.