TiO2 nanosheet supported MnCeOx: a remarkable catalyst with enhanced low-temperature catalytic activity in o-DCB oxidation

Morphology engineering was an effective strategy for 1,2-dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) oxidation. Herein, TiO2 nanosheet supported MnCeOx (TiMn15Ce30-NS) showed excellent catalytic activity with T-50% = 156 degrees C and T-90% = 238 degrees C, which was better than the T-50% = 213 degrees C and T-90% = 247 degrees C for TiO2 nano truncated octahedron supported MnCeOx (TiMn15Ce30-NTO). TiMn15Ce30-NS also exhibited enhanced water resistance (T-50% = 179 degrees C, T-90% = 240 degrees C), and good stability with the o-DCB conversion retained at 98.9% for 12 h at 350 degrees C. The excellent catalytic activity of TiMn15Ce30-NS could be mainly ascribed to the preferentially exposed {001} crystal plane and Ce addition which favored the higher concentration of Mn4+ and surface active oxygen, along with stronger interaction between MnOx and CeOx. The present results deepen the understanding of the morphology-dependent effect on o-DCB oxidation.

Automated summary

Morphology engineering is an effective strategy for catalysis, and TiO2 nanosheet supported MnCeOx exhibits excellent catalytic activity, enhanced water resistance, and good stability.