The effect of hydrogen peroxide on properties of Ce0.35Zr0.55La0.055Pr0.045O2 oxides and the catalytic performance used on Pd supported three-way catalyst

Abstract

In this study, two series of cerium zirconium mixed oxides Ce0.35Zr0.55La0.055Pr0.045O2 were prepared under traditional co-precipitation and oxidation co-precipitation methods respectively. The physicochemical properties of the samples were compared under these two methods and assessed by XRD, Raman, BET, TEM, H2TPR, OSC, XPS and catalysts measurements. The formation of homogeneity phase structure can be facilitated by changing the precipitating properties of Ce3+ under oxidation co-precipitation method, which is helpful to enhance the homogeneity of Ce and Zr at atomic level. What's more, it is conducive to remove impurities Na+ and Cl− by oxidation co-precipitation with hydrogen peroxide. The catalysts activities are related to both the redox properties and the textural properties of mixed oxides. The Pd-only TWCs supported on the CZLP-H-F exhibits better catalytic performance and thermal stability with wider air/fuel ratio operation window, lower light-off and full conversion temperatures of C3H8 and NO. The homogeneity of phase structure for cerium zirconium mixed oxide can be predicted and deduced from detecting the atomic distribution uniformity of its precursor. So this work not only provides insights into the mechanisms for phase segregation of cerium zirconium mixed oxide, but also provides a guidance to improve homogeneity of cerium zirconium mixed oxide by adding additives.