Simultaneous Desulfurization and Denitrification Using La-Ce-V-Cu-ZSM-5 Catalysts in an Electrostatic Precipitator

Different catalysts were loaded onto the collecting plate of an electrostatic precipitator to achieve the simultaneous removal of multiple pollutants from coal-fired gas. The synergistic desulfurization and denitrification effect of the catalyst and the effect of corona discharge on the activity of the catalyst were studied. The La(6%)-Ce(8%)-V(7%)-Cu(8%)-ZSM-5 catalyst prepared by successive impregnation methods had the optimum simultaneous desulfurization and denitrification efficiency at a roasting temperature of 600 °C. The desulfurization and denitrification rates reached 97.09 and 83.30%, respectively. BET and SEM characterization results showed that the loading of active components and additives improved the pore structure of the molecular sieve, which contributed to the high stability of the catalyst's internal structure and large surface area, as well as better desulfurization and denitrification efficiency. Corona discharge can significantly improve the catalytic effect.