NO_(x) reduction against alkali poisoning over Ce(SO_(4))_(2)-V_(2)O_(5)/TiO_(2) catalysts by constructing the Ce^(4+)-SO_(4)^(2−)pair sites

Commercial V_(2)O_(5)-based catalysts have been successfully applied in NH_(3) selective catalytic reduction(NH_(3)-SCR)of NO_(x) from power stations,but their poor alkali-resistance restrains the wider application in nonelectrical industries.In this study,NO_(x) reduction against alkali poisoning over V_(2)O_(5)/TiO_(2) is greatly improved via Ce(SO_(4))_(2) modification.It has been originally demonstrated that Ce^(4+)-SO_(4)^(2−)pair sites play crucial roles in improving NO_(x) reduction against alkali poisoning over V_(2)O_(5)/TiO_(2) catalysts.The strong interaction between V species and Ce sites of Ce^(4+)-SO_(4)^(2−)pairs triggers the reaction between NH_(4)^(+) species and gaseous NO via Eley-Rideal(E-R)reaction pathway.After K-poisoning,the SO_(4)^(2−)sites of Ce^(4+)-SO_(4)^(2−)pairs as protective sites strongly bond with K and thus maintain the high reaction efficiency via the E-R reaction pathway.This work demonstrates an effective strategy to enhance NO_(x) reduction against alkali poisoning over catalysts via constructing Ce^(4+)-SO_(4)^(2−)pair sites,contributing to developing alkali-resistant SCR catalysts for practical application in nonelectrical industries.