Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, Vol.78, No.2, 243-250, 2003
Characterization and catalytic activity of unsupported FeV and K-FeV catalysts for diesel soot combustion
A microstructural characterization by XRD, FT-IR and temperature programmed reduction (TPR) of unsupported FeV and K-FeV catalysts, prepared by solid-state synthesis, is reported. The formation of FexVyOz mixed phases of different compositions has been evidenced depending on the V/Fe ratio and calcination temperature. The catalytic activity of the samples in the combustion of diesel soot has been investigated with the aim to understand the role of FexVyOz mixed phases in the title reaction.