Abstract
Novel 3D-like CeO2 microflowers and microspheres were synthesized by facile precipitation methods and tested for CO oxidation. Characterization by UV-Vis, PL, XPS and H2-TPR revealed that 3D-like ceria show great superiority for favoring formation of oxygen vacancies, which in turn leads to higher oxygen mobility and reducibility. A direct relationship between the band gap of ceria and its catalytic activity towards CO oxidation was established. The activity and thermal stability of 3D-like ceria were much better than that of CeO2 nanoparticles. The results indicated that the highly active ceria could be obtained by turning their shapes with a high concentration of oxygen vacancies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1374-1379 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catalysis Communications |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Aug 2011 |
Keywords
- CeO microflowers and microspheres
- CO oxidation
- Oxygen vacancies
- Shape effect