Cu–Pd supported on active carbon (AC), in which Cu/Pd ratio is strictly controlled, is an excellent catalyst for selective hydrogenation of NO3− to harmless products in the presence of H2 at low partial pressure. 3.6 wt % Cu; 2.0 wt % Pd/AC, coupled with another Pd/AC catalyst, showed high selectivity to N2 (98% at 298 K), while suppressing NH3 production (2% selectivity, 0.5 from 100 ppm of NO3−). Modification of the Cu–Pd/AC catalyst with PTFE results in further enhancement; the activity more than tripled, while suppression of NH3 production was retained.
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