Abstract: La- and Ce-incorporated Si-MCM-41 and Pt catalysts supported on these materials were prepared. The samples were characterized by small angle X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption, extended X-ray adsorption fine structure, andtemperature-programmed desorption of NH3. The results showed that La and Ce were incorporated into the Si-MCM-41. No acidity was detected on the La- and Ce-containing catalysts. The obtained catalysts had high activity for the trichloroethylene catalytic combustion and high selectivity for CO2 and HCl.

Key words: trichloroethylene, catalytic combustion, lanthanum, cerium, platinum, MCM-41 molecular sieve