The
degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with simultaneous
removal of the secondary pollutant NO
x
is a promising solution for catalytic elimination of nitrogen-containing
VOCs (NVOCs). Herein, a series of mixed Cu
x
Mg3–x
AlO oxides were prepared
and tested for selective catalytic oxidation of n-butylamine. The Cu content of the catalysts significantly impacted
their performance. Cu0.4Mg2.6AlO exhibited the
best catalytic activity, with 100% conversion of n-butylamine and 83% N2 selectivity at 350 °C. The
catalysts were characterized by NH3-TPD, XPS, EPR, UV–vis,
and H2-TPR to reveal the structure–activity relationship.
On the basis of DRIFTS results, the reaction mechanism of selective
oxidation of n-butylamine was proposed. Additionally,
selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3 was further
tested using Cu0.4Mg2.6AlO to remove NO
x
, which was generated after the selective
oxidation process. By coupling selective catalytic oxidation of NVOCs
with selective catalytic reduction of NO
x
, it provides a new effective strategy to synergistically remove
NVOCs and NO
x
.