Research Progress of the Selective Catalytic Reduction with NH3 over ZSM-5 Zeolite Catalysts for NOx Removal

Abstract

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are very common air pollutants that are harmful to the environment and human bodies. Selective catalytic reduction with ammonia (NH3-SCR) is considered an effective means to remove NOx emissions due to its good environmental adaptability, high catalytic activity, and remarkable selectivity. In this paper, the preparation methods, types, advantages, and challenges of ZSM-5 catalysts are reviewed. Special attention is paid to the catalytic properties and influence factors of ZSM-5 catalysts for NH3-SCR. The SCR performances of ZSM-5 catalysts doped with single or multiple metal ions are also reviewed. In addition, the environmental adaptabilities (sulfur resistance, alkali resistance, water resistance, and hydrothermal stability) of ZSM-5 catalysts are discussed, and the development of ZSM-5 catalysts in denitrification is summarized.