Unveiling Reduction of NH3 Production in Pd-Based Three-Way Catalyst Modified by Ru
摘要
Three-way catalyst (TWC) stands as the state-of-the-art technology for controlling emissions in natural gas vehicles, but its utilization can generate NH3 by-product. This study proposed a novel strategy for reducing NH3 emissions during three-way catalytic reaction process of Pd-based catalysts by adding Ru. Catalysts Pd/LA + Si, Pd/LA + Ru/CZLN, and Pd/LA + CZLN were fabricated through incipient wetness impregnation and mechanical ball-milling methods. Testing under simulated exhaust conditions showed that Pd/LA + Si produced high NH3 levels, while Ru/CZLN addition significantly reduced NH3 emissions from 330 to 20 ppm. Conversely, the addition of CZLN facilitated steam reforming and water–gas shift reactions, generating more H2 for NO reduction, which led to an increase in NH3 emissions. Experimental evidence confirmed that Ru/CZLN could effectively decompose NH3, which was produced over Pd/LA, into N2 and H2, thereby significantly reducing NH3 emissions. This study provides a promising approach for developing TWC with low NH3 emissions for natural gas vehicles.
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