Fundamental Aspects of Rare Earth Oxides Affecting Direct NO Decomposition Catalysis

Abstract

The basic aspects of rare earth oxides (REOs) that affect their capacity for direct NO decomposition catalysis were investigated. A correlation between crystal structure and catalytic activity was found, which is related to the NO adsorption ability of the REOs. The crystal structure was the most important factor affecting direct NO decomposition over REOs, since the adsorption of NO was significantly dependent on

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