Effect of Support Oxides on Optimal Performance and Stability of ZPGM Catalyst Systems

摘要

The present disclosure relates to selecting support oxide for ZPGM catalyst for optimal performance under TWC condition, for achieving enhanced catalyst activity, and improved thermal stability during aging. The selected active phase material may include a chemical composition that is substantially free from PGM, including a formulation of stoichiometric Cu—Mn spinel structure active phase with Niobium-Zirconium support oxide, which may include a washcoat of pure alumina coated on a suitable ceramic substrate. The disclosed Cu—Mn spinel structure active phase with Niobium-Zirconium support oxide may be applied in overcoat to maximize efficiency of ZPGM catalyst systems, which may exhibit enhanced catalytic activity properties that may increase with temperature, showing optimized performance purifying gases in TWC condition, and enhanced stability during aging.