High catalytic performance of Mn-doped Ce-Zr catalysts for chlorobenzene elimination

Mn-Ce-Zr-O catalysts doped with varying Mn content were prepared and assessed for the catalytic combustion of chlorobenzene (CB). Nanosized MCZ-0.67 catalyst with amorphous phase exhibited a high and stable catalytic activity among the studied catalysts, achieving 90% CB conversion at 226 °C and withstanding stability tests, including time-based stability and the successive influence of various operating conditions. Meanwhile, the MCZ-0.67 catalyst used showed good recyclability by calcination in air. Characterization results suggested that Mn doping played a dominant role in improving the catalytic performance, resulting in larger surface area, better redox properties and greater amounts of surface active oxygen. In addition, the introduction of Zr was also indispensable for maintaining the good catalytic performance of catalysts. Finally, trace amounts of polychlorinated by-products during CB oxidation were monitored and the oxidation process was discussed.