Abstract
The reaction rate of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) oxidation is controlled by the rate-limiting step in the total reaction process. This study proposes a novel strategy, by which the rate-limiting step of acetone oxidation is accelerated by enhanced chemical bond interaction with more electrons transfer through Al-substituted CeO2 loaded Pt (Pt/Al-CeO2). Results indicate that the rate-limiting step in the process of acetone oxidation is the decomposition of acetic acid. Al substitution enhances the Pt-O-Ce interaction that transfers more electrons from Pt/Al-CeO2 to acetic acid, promoting the breaking of its CC bond with a lower free energy barrier. Attributing to these, the reaction rate of Pt/Al-CeO2 is 13 times as high as that of Pt/CeO2 and its TOFPt value is 11 times as high as that of Pt/CeO2 at 150 °C. Moreover, the CO2 selectivity of Pt/Al-CeO2 also increases by 22 %. This work establishes the relationship between Pt-O-Ce interaction and acetone oxidation that provides novel perspectives on the development of efficient materials for VOCs oxidation.
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