Abstract
Coral-like nanostructured α-Mn2O3 nanocrystals were prepared by oxidative decomposition of MnCO3, exhibiting tremendous activity in the catalytic combustion of methane. This prepared α-Mn2O3 nanocrystals showed ultra-high stability during reaction while the structure feature was unaffected. The ultra-stable structure of the α-Mn2O3 catalyst has been demonstrated by characterization of SEM, XPS, XRD, Raman spectroscopy. The performance of the α-Mn2O3 nanocrystals has proven reproducible and potentially to be an applied catalyst for methane combustion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 35-41 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Catalysis Today |
Volume | 131 |
Issue number | 1-4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 29 Feb 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Catalyst
- Characterization
- Coral-like nanostructure
- Methane combustion
- α-MnO