Catalytic Air Pollution Control

This lecture covers the fundamentals of catalysis for emission control, including catalyst preparation, characterization, and deactivation. It delves into mobile and stationary sources, discussing technologies for reducing emissions from automotive and gas turbines. The instructor also explores new and emerging technologies such as ambient air cleanup and fuel cells. The lecture further examines the composition of three-way catalytic converters, the basic reactions involved in emission control, and the evolution of catalytic converters over the years.