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Multifunctional zeolite catalyst architecture: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Thermal degradation and poor selectivity in exhaust streams lead to excessive NOx emissions and fuel waste. These innovations engineer specific active site distributions to simultaneously drive reduction and cracking reactions.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Multifunctional zeolite catalyst architecture?

Catalytic site hydrothermal instability

(76)evidences

Internal combustion engines produce diverse toxic emissions that escape untreated without integrated multi-stage processing. Eliminating residual ammonia and nitrogen oxides prevents environmental non-compliance.

Exhaust catalyst thermal degradation

(16)evidences

Sulfur compounds in exhaust streams deactivate active catalytic sites through irreversible adsorption. Preventing this degradation maintains the efficiency of formaldehyde and nitrogen oxide reduction over time.

Thermal catalyst deactivation

(7)evidences

Low-temperature exhaust streams and transient engine loads prevent the full conversion of carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons. Eliminating these pollutants ensures compliance with stringent environmental regulations and prevents atmospheric toxicity.