A novel catalyst made from tungsten-doped cerium oxide (CeO) was developed using a self-combustion method with sweet potato starch to improve the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NO) using ammonia (NH).
The research emphasizes how the ignition temperature affects the structure and performance of the catalyst, revealing that an optimal temperature of 500 °C enhances the interaction of cerium and tungsten, leading to better catalytic efficiency.
The resulting catalyst (CeWO-500) demonstrated excellent performance, achieving over 80% NO reduction at temperatures between 250-500 °C, attributed to its favorable surface area, acidity, and composition.