Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2015, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (8): 1237-1241.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(15)60894-4

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Synthesis, characterisation and activity of SBA-16 supported oxidation catalysts for CO conversion

N. K. Renukaa, K. Anasb, C. U. Anizb   

  1. a Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut, Kerala-673 635, India;
    b R&D Division, Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Limited, Binanipuram-683502, Kerala, India
  • Received:2015-03-20 Revised:2015-05-13 Online:2015-07-29 Published:2015-07-30

Abstract:

V2O5, CeO2, and CuO were dispersed on rice husk derived SBA-16, and the CO oxidation activities of these systems were examined. The catalysts were characterised using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, temperature-programmed reduction, and diffuse reflectance ultraviolet spectroscopy. The CuO doped mesoporous silica was identified as a promising catalyst. More than 98% of CO conversion was achieved over the system.

Key words: Rice husk ash, Mesoporous silica, SBA-16, Metal oxide catalyst, Carbon monoxide oxidation