Catalytic reduction of N2O over Ag–Pd/Al2O3 bimetallic catalysts

A study of the catalytic conversion of N2O to N2 over a bimetallic Ag–Pd catalyst is described in this article. Several Ag–Pd catalytic systems were prepared supported on Al2O3 with different ratios and their catalytic activity for the direct decomposition of N2O and their reduction with CO was measured. Based on the experimental results, it was observed that Ag–Pd bimetallic catalyst (5–0.5%) was the most active for both nitrous oxide reduction and direct decomposition. This high activity seems to be connected with a synergistic effect between Ag and Pd.