Kinetically rate-determining step modulation by metal—support interactions for CO oxidation on Pt/CeO2.

Rational design and performance promotion are eternal topics and ultimate goals in catalyst preparation. In contrast, trial—and—error is still the common method people take. Therefore, it is important to develop methods to intrinsically enhance the performance of catalysts. The most effective solutions are the one from a kinetic perspective based on clear knowledge of the reaction mechanism. This paper describes rate-determining step cognition and modulation to promote CO oxidation on highly dispersed Pt on CeO₂. The different degrees of metal—support interactions due to variation of hydroxyl density of support could alter the structure of active species and the ability of oxygen activation apparently, further shift the rate-determining step from oxygen activation to oxygen reverse spillover kinetically. The transformation of rate-determining step could enhance the intrinsic activity significantly, and decrease the T₅₀ approximately 140 °C. The findings of this research exemplify the universal and effective method of performance elevation by rate-determining step modulation, which is promising for application in different systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]