Issue 18, 2019

Construction of a hollow structure in La0.9K0.1CoO3−δ nanofibers via grain size control by Sr substitution with an enhanced catalytic performance for soot removal

Abstract

Perovskite-type La0.9K0.1CoO3−δ nanofibers were fabricated successfully using an electrospinning technique with calcination, based on the successful preparation of LaCoO3 nanofibers considering the enhancement in the activity by K+, which could facilitate oxygen species transfer and accelerate redox circulation. Furthermore, a hollow structure could provide more pathways for soot transportation and transmission of reaction gas (O2 and NO), improving the contact efficiency of soot–catalyst–gas and contributing to the enhancement in catalytic activity. However, the grain size increasing in the calcination has a great influence on the formation of the hollow structure. Thence, the introduction of some Sr2+ in La0.9K0.1CoO3−δ nanofibers was taken into consideration to construct the hollow structure, by the inhibition of grain growth during heat treatment at a high temperature. Meanwhile, the Sr2+ doping could further promote the catalytic activity. After comparison, an appropriate amount of Sr2+ was introduced and the perovskite-type La0.63Sr0.27K0.1CoO3−δ nanotubes were successfully prepared in this work as a result. Besides, some related catalysts were also prepared for comparison with the same method. These as-prepared catalysts were investigated by a series of characterization techniques. The activity evaluation of the catalysts was carried out through temperature programmed oxidation in 5% O2 and 2000 ppm NO, as well as in the presence of 6% H2O. According to the activity data, La0.63Sr0.27K0.1CoO3−δ nanotubes could be recognized as a high-performance catalyst for soot oxidation.

Graphical abstract: Construction of a hollow structure in La0.9K0.1CoO3−δ nanofibers via grain size control by Sr substitution with an enhanced catalytic performance for soot removal

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
05 Jul 2019
Accepted
02 Aug 2019
First published
02 Aug 2019

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019,9, 4938-4951

Construction of a hollow structure in La0.9K0.1CoO3−δ nanofibers via grain size control by Sr substitution with an enhanced catalytic performance for soot removal

F. Fang, P. Zhao, N. Feng, C. Chen, X. Li, G. Liu, H. Wan and G. Guan, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019, 9, 4938 DOI: 10.1039/C9CY01332F

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