Abstract
Adsorption is a superior method for removing and recycling high concentration of mercury from nonferrous metal smelting flue gas, especially adsorbents with good sulfur resistance and large adsorption capacity. In this study, Co and Mn oxide-modified layered ITQ-2 zeolites were designed to capture and recycle elemental mercury (Hg0). The physicochemical characteristics of the adsorbents were characterized using BET, XRD, FESEM, TEM, and XPS, and the results showed that Mn/ITQ-2 zeolite has a large specific surface area, and MnOx was highly dispersed on ITQ-2 zeolite. The Hg0 removal efficiency and adsorption capacity of the 5%Mn/ITQ-2 zeolite at 300 °C were 97% and 2.04 mg/g in 600 min, respectively, much higher than those of the previously reported 5%Mn/MCM-22 zeolite. The 2%Co–2%Mn/ITQ-2 zeolite exhibited a higher SO2 resistance performance. The mechanism of Hg0 removal was concluded to be driven by the primary catalytic oxidation of MnOx, secondary oxidation of active chlorine, and concurrent chemisorption. However, the Hg0 adsorption capacity was determined by the specific surface area and pore structure of ITQ-2. The 2%Co–2%Mn/ITQ-2 zeolite exhibited a high SO2 resistance performance. The Mn/ITQ-2 and Co–Mn/ITQ-2 zeolites have excellent regenerability and reusability, which can realize mercury recycling from flue gas.
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