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Direct Decomposition of Nitric Oxide by Copper Containing ZSM-5

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Seidel, Peter Robert (1996) Direct Decomposition of Nitric Oxide by Copper Containing ZSM-5. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ab1s-x455. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03242025-182317095

Abstract

Currently there is an enormous demand for nitric oxide decomposition catalysts and hydrocarbon-based selective catalytic reduction catalysts to eliminate NO. The incorporation of copper atoms into the pores of ZSM-5 has endowed this solid with the catalytic ability for the direct decomposition of NO to N 2 and O 2 . This report describes the synthesis, characterization, ion-exchange, and reactivity of several ZSM-5 samples prepared by various methods. ZSM-5 is prepared using TPA and also by template-free synthesis methods. Ion-exchange was performed using copper acetate and a copper ethylene complex. Reaction studies include determining rates and turnover frequencies for certain ZSM-5 samples. It was found that ion-exchange with copper ethylene almost doubled the copper weight percent and the reaction rate compared to samples exchanged with copper acetate, however, the turnover frequencies were similar.

Item Type: Thesis (Master's thesis)
Subject Keywords: (Chemical Engineering)
Degree Grantor: California Institute of Technology
Division: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Major Option: Chemical Engineering
Thesis Availability: Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Davis, Mark E.
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date: 1996
Record Number: CaltechTHESIS:03242025-182317095
Persistent URL: https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03242025-182317095
DOI: 10.7907/ab1s-x455
Default Usage Policy: No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code: 17089
Collection: CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Ben Maggio
Deposited On: 25 Mar 2025 18:03
Last Modified: 25 Mar 2025 18:04

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