Mechanistic Study of Lean NO2 Reduction by Propane Over HZSM-5 in the Presence of Water

This study focuses on the mechanism of lean NO2 redn. by propane in the presence of water, over an acidic zeolite (HZSM-5). Fourier Transform IR spectroscopy measurements with NO2 and propane in excess oxygen show formation of surface bound NO+, isocyanate, unsatd. hydrocarbons and traces of amine species. Upon addn. of water the isocyanate species disappear and amine species are formed. Hence, it seems likely that the isocyanate species are hydrolyzed to amine species, which are possible reaction intermediates in the HC-SCR reaction over HZSM-5