EPR studies on NO interaction with MoO x /t-ZrO2 catalysts obtained by slurry deposition

Abstract: Variable temperature adsorption of nitric oxide on MoO3 supported on tetragonal zirconia (MoO x /t-ZrO2), obtained by slurry deposition, was investigated by EPR spectroscopy. The influence of molybdenum loading and co-adsorbed oxygen on the adsorption process of NO was elucidated. Particular attention was devoted to redox character of NO activation. Another important aspect concerned is the nature of surface nitrosyl complexes of molybdenum and their thermal stability. The role of oxygen in NO transformation over catalyst surface was also discussed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]