Ce-Zr-Al-Nd2O3 (CZAN) support materials were prepared by co-precipitation and impregnation methods, respectively. They were characterized by X-ray diffTaction (XRD), low temperature nitrogen adsorption-desorption,...Ce-Zr-Al-Nd2O3 (CZAN) support materials were prepared by co-precipitation and impregnation methods, respectively. They were characterized by X-ray diffTaction (XRD), low temperature nitrogen adsorption-desorption, oxygen pulsing technique, H2-temperamre programmed reduction (H2-TPR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The Pd-only three-way catalysts (Pd-TWC) supported on these materials were prepared by incipient wetness method and studied by activity tests. The results demonstrated that the CZAN supports obtained by the two methods showed better structural, textural and redox properties than the CZA without Nd2O3, and the addition of Nd203 improved the catalytic activity of TWC. Especially, the CZAN-i support prepared by impregnation method had better thermal stability and redox property. Meanwhile, the Pd/CZAN-i catalyst exhibited the best catalytic performance. XPS measurements indicated that the Nd-modified samples possessed more Ce3+ and oxygen vacancies on the surface of samples, which led to a better redox property. The excellent redox property of support materials helped to improve the catalytic activity of TWC.展开更多
Nickel catalysts supported on CeO2-ZrO2-CeO2,ZrO2-Al2O3 and Al2O3 were prepared and characterized by means of X-ray diffraction(XRD),BET areas,H2 temperature-programmed reduction(H2-TPR),and X-ray photoelectron sp...Nickel catalysts supported on CeO2-ZrO2-CeO2,ZrO2-Al2O3 and Al2O3 were prepared and characterized by means of X-ray diffraction(XRD),BET areas,H2 temperature-programmed reduction(H2-TPR),and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).Through the test of catalytic partial oxidation of methane(CPOM),Ni/CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 displayed the highest activity,which resulted from its largest BET area and best NiO dispersion.Furthermore,Ni/CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 maintained a long-time stability in CPOM,which was attributed to its best coking resistance among all the prepared catalysts.展开更多
CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 ternary oxides were successfully prepared by a green route of supercritical anti-solvent precipitation with supercritical CO2 as anti-solvent and methanol as solvent. The structures and oxygen storage ...CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 ternary oxides were successfully prepared by a green route of supercritical anti-solvent precipitation with supercritical CO2 as anti-solvent and methanol as solvent. The structures and oxygen storage capacities of these ternary oxides were characterized by XRD, Raman spectra and oxygen storage capacity measurements. It was found that Al3+ and Zr4+ inserted into CeO2 lattice, forming CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 solid solution. The concentration of aluminium isopropoxide in the solution affected the concentration of oxygen vacancy and the distortion of oxygen sublattice which were responsible for the oxygen storage capacity. The rapidest oxygen uptakeelease rate and maximum total oxygen storage capacity (122.0 mmolO2/molCeO2) were obtained with the aluminitun isopropoxide concentration at 0.2 wt.% in the solution.展开更多
The influences of CeO2-ZrO2 and γ-Al2O3 mixing methods on the catalytic activity and stability of partial oxidation of methane (POM) were investigated over Ni/Ce0.7Zr0.3O2-Al2O3 catalysts. The catalysts were charac...The influences of CeO2-ZrO2 and γ-Al2O3 mixing methods on the catalytic activity and stability of partial oxidation of methane (POM) were investigated over Ni/Ce0.7Zr0.3O2-Al2O3 catalysts. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, TPR, H2-chemsorption, and TG-DTA. For fresh catalysts, the results showed that the salt precursor mixing catalyst (ATOM) presented better performance than the catalysts prepared by the precipitator mixing method (MOL) and the powder mechanically mixing method (MECH). The result of XRD suggested that the interaction between CeO2-ZrO2 and Al2O3 in ATOM sample was stronger than the others, which led to more lattice defects and thereby better initial activity. Moreover, the MECH sample had the best stability and the least coke deposition in 24 h stability tests. The results of TPR and H2-chemsorption indicated that the intimate contact of Ni-Al in MECH sample enhanced the ability of resisting coke deposition and metal sintering.展开更多
微纳米α-Al2O3是一种重要的功能材料,因其优异的硬度、耐磨性、耐腐蚀性和高热稳定性,在表面涂层领域得到了广泛应用。随着微纳米技术的发展,微纳米级α-Al2O3作为添加剂在各涂层体系中的应用得到了深入研究,显示出其能够显著改善涂层...微纳米α-Al2O3是一种重要的功能材料,因其优异的硬度、耐磨性、耐腐蚀性和高热稳定性,在表面涂层领域得到了广泛应用。随着微纳米技术的发展,微纳米级α-Al2O3作为添加剂在各涂层体系中的应用得到了深入研究,显示出其能够显著改善涂层性能的潜力。微纳米α-Al2O3颗粒具有较大的比表面积和表面活性,能够增强涂层的机械性能,如硬度和耐磨性,同时提高涂层的耐腐蚀性和耐高温性能。微纳米α-Al2O3也是一种极优良的改性材料,其与有机硅烷、树脂等材料复合改性,既能大幅提升转化膜的应用效果,对其稳定性和耐候性也有较大的促进作用。在金属表面涂层、陶瓷涂层以及复合材料涂层中,微纳米α-Al2O3添加剂被广泛用于提高涂层的使用寿命和稳定性。此外,它在电子器件、航天航空和汽车工业等高技术领域也展现了广阔的应用前景。未来,随着表面技术的发展,微纳米α-Al2O3无铬钝化领域的市场应用将大幅增长,与其他功能性材料的协同作用和复合材料开发也将成为研究的重点。Micro-nano α-Al2O3 is an important functional material, because of its excellent hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and high thermal stability, has been widely used in the field of surface coating. With the development of micro-nano technology, the application of micro-nano α-Al2O3 as an additive in various coating systems has been deeply studied, showing its potential to significantly improve coating properties. Micro-nano α-Al2O3 particles have a large specific surface area and surface activity, which can enhance the mechanical properties of the coating, such as hardness and wear resistance, while improving the corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance of the coating. Micro-nano α-Al2O3 is also an excellent modified material, and its composite modification with organosilane, resin and other materials can greatly improve the application effect of conversion film, and also has a greater role in promoting its stability and weather resistance. In metal surface coatings, ceramic coatings and composite coatings, micro-nano α-Al2O3 additives are widely used to improve the service life and stability of coatings. In addition, it also shows broad application prospects in high-tech fields such as electronic devices, aerospace and automotive industries. In the future, with the development of surface technology, the market application of micro-nano α-Al2O3 chromium-free passivation will grow significantly, and the synergy with other functional materials and the development of composite materials will also become the focus of research.展开更多
Micro-laminated ZrO2-Al2O3 coatings were prepared by electrochemical depositing ZrO2 film and Al2O3 film alternatively in ethanol solutions containing aluminum nitrate and zirconium nitrate, with small amounts of (yt...Micro-laminated ZrO2-Al2O3 coatings were prepared by electrochemical depositing ZrO2 film and Al2O3 film alternatively in ethanol solutions containing aluminum nitrate and zirconium nitrate, with small amounts of (yttrium) nitrate added respectively into both solutions. The micro-laminated ZrO2-Al2O3 coating is of nanostructure. FE-SEM analyses show that the cross section of the micro-laminated coatings has alternate six-layer films of ZrO2 and Al2O3, with the thickness of each layer in the range of nanometer or submicron. The surface of the (micro-)(laminated) coatings is composed of nano-particles. SEM, XRD and mass gain measurement were adopted to study the oxidation resistance of coatings on stainless steel. It has been found that all the coatings are effective in protecting the substrate from oxidation, and micro-laminated coatings exhibit more excellent protectiveness performance. Mechanisms accounting for such effects have been discussed.展开更多
A carbon-based sulfonated catalyst was prepared by direct sulfonation and carbonization (in moderate conditions:200 °C, 12 h) of red liquor solids, a by-product of paper-making process. The prepared sulfonate...A carbon-based sulfonated catalyst was prepared by direct sulfonation and carbonization (in moderate conditions:200 °C, 12 h) of red liquor solids, a by-product of paper-making process. The prepared sulfonated cata-lyst (SC) had aromatic structure, composed of carbon enriched inner core, and oxygen-containing (SO3H, COOH, OH) groups enriched surface. The SO3H, COOH, OH groups amounted to 0.74 mmol·g^-1, 0.78 mmol·g^-1, 2.18 mmol·g^-1, respectively. The fresh SC showed much higher catalytic activity than that of the traditional solid acid catalysts (strong-acid 732 cation exchange resin, hydrogen type zeolite socony mobile-five (HZSM-5), sulfated zir-conia) in esterification of oleic acid. SC was deactivated during the reactions, through the mechanisms of leaching of sulfonated species and formation of sulfonate esters. Two regeneration methods were developed, and the catalytic activity can be mostly regenerated by regeneration Method 1 and be fully regenerated by regeneration Method 2, respectively.展开更多
A ternary composite of TiO2 and a SiO2-Al2O3 aerogel with good photocatalytic activity was prepared by a simple sol-gel method with TiO2 nanoparticles and SiO2-Al2O3 aerogels derived from industrial fly ash.The struct...A ternary composite of TiO2 and a SiO2-Al2O3 aerogel with good photocatalytic activity was prepared by a simple sol-gel method with TiO2 nanoparticles and SiO2-Al2O3 aerogels derived from industrial fly ash.The structural features of the TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3 aerogel composite were investigated by X-ray powder diffraction,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,transmission electron microscopy,gas adsorption measurements and diffuse reflectance UV-visible spectroscopy.The optimal conditions for photocatalytic degradation of 2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol(DNBP],included an initial DNBP concentration of 0.167 mmol/L at pH = 4.86 with a catalyst concentration of 6 g/L,under visible light irradiation for 5 h.A plausible mechanism is proposed for the photocatalytic degradation of DNBP.Our composite showed higher photocatalytic activity for DNBP degradation than that of pure TiO2.This indicates that this material can serve as an efficient photocatalyst for degradation of hazardous organic pollutants in wastewater.展开更多
A S 2O 2- 8/ZrO 2 Al 2O 3 type solid superacid catalyst was prepared from ZrOCl 2·8H 2O, AlCl 3· 6H 2O and (NH 4) 2S 2O 8 by coprecipitation, maceration and calcination processes. Their crystal structures an...A S 2O 2- 8/ZrO 2 Al 2O 3 type solid superacid catalyst was prepared from ZrOCl 2·8H 2O, AlCl 3· 6H 2O and (NH 4) 2S 2O 8 by coprecipitation, maceration and calcination processes. Their crystal structures and acidities were determined by XRD and Hammett method, respectively. The activity of the catalyst was studied as function of Al 2O 3 content, calcination temperature and time in the esterification of acetic acid with butanol, and a conversion of 96 5% was obtained. The catalyst gave also higher yields in syntheses of ketals and acetals: cyclohexanone ethylene ketal(86 2%), acetophenone ethylene ketal(78 5%), acetylacetic ester ketal(88 5%), benzaldehyde glycol acetal(76 3%). The chemical structures of the products were confirmed by IR spectra.展开更多
CeO2-based oxygen materials were prepared with co-precipitation method and characterized via Brunauer-Emmet Teller(BET)method,X-ray diffraction(XRD)and temperature-programmed reduction(H2-TPR).This paper revealed that...CeO2-based oxygen materials were prepared with co-precipitation method and characterized via Brunauer-Emmet Teller(BET)method,X-ray diffraction(XRD)and temperature-programmed reduction(H2-TPR).This paper revealed that three CeO2-based oxygen storage materials are all forming homogeneous solid solution.Among the samples,CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3(CZA)has the best textural properties and excellent thermal stability.The specific surface area and pore volume of aged CZA are 90 m2/g and 0.29 mL/g.We proposed a viewpoint:Al3+ might insert among the interspace of fluorite structure or highly dispersal in solid solutions.展开更多
MnOx-CeO2-Al2O3 mixed oxides were prepared by impregnating manganese and cerium precursors on alumina powders via a sol- gel deposition method. The oxide catalyst exhibited a poor resistance to sulfur dioxide after th...MnOx-CeO2-Al2O3 mixed oxides were prepared by impregnating manganese and cerium precursors on alumina powders via a sol- gel deposition method. The oxide catalyst exhibited a poor resistance to sulfur dioxide after the treatment in 100 ppm SO2/air at 350 °C for 50 h. The formation of manganese sulfate and especially cerium sulfate reduced the availability of surface active metal oxides, blocked the pore structure and decreased the surface area of the catalyst. These changes in chemical and structural and textural properties resulted in a severe loss in the activities of the sulfated catalyst for NO and soot oxidation. The decomposition of sulfates was almost complete during the calcina-tion in air at 800 °C for 30 min, which partially recovered the surface active sites and the catalyst surface area despite the significant sintering of metal oxides. Consequently, the NOx-assisted soot oxidation activity of the catalyst was regenerated to some extent by the oxidation treatment.展开更多
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (20773090, 20803049)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (20070610026, 200806100009)
摘要Ce-Zr-Al-Nd2O3 (CZAN) support materials were prepared by co-precipitation and impregnation methods, respectively. They were characterized by X-ray diffTaction (XRD), low temperature nitrogen adsorption-desorption, oxygen pulsing technique, H2-temperamre programmed reduction (H2-TPR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The Pd-only three-way catalysts (Pd-TWC) supported on these materials were prepared by incipient wetness method and studied by activity tests. The results demonstrated that the CZAN supports obtained by the two methods showed better structural, textural and redox properties than the CZA without Nd2O3, and the addition of Nd203 improved the catalytic activity of TWC. Especially, the CZAN-i support prepared by impregnation method had better thermal stability and redox property. Meanwhile, the Pd/CZAN-i catalyst exhibited the best catalytic performance. XPS measurements indicated that the Nd-modified samples possessed more Ce3+ and oxygen vacancies on the surface of samples, which led to a better redox property. The excellent redox property of support materials helped to improve the catalytic activity of TWC.
基金Project supported by State Key Fundamental Research Project(G1999022400)
摘要Nickel catalysts supported on CeO2-ZrO2-CeO2,ZrO2-Al2O3 and Al2O3 were prepared and characterized by means of X-ray diffraction(XRD),BET areas,H2 temperature-programmed reduction(H2-TPR),and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).Through the test of catalytic partial oxidation of methane(CPOM),Ni/CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 displayed the highest activity,which resulted from its largest BET area and best NiO dispersion.Furthermore,Ni/CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 maintained a long-time stability in CPOM,which was attributed to its best coking resistance among all the prepared catalysts.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(20976120)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(09JCYBJC06200)
摘要CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 ternary oxides were successfully prepared by a green route of supercritical anti-solvent precipitation with supercritical CO2 as anti-solvent and methanol as solvent. The structures and oxygen storage capacities of these ternary oxides were characterized by XRD, Raman spectra and oxygen storage capacity measurements. It was found that Al3+ and Zr4+ inserted into CeO2 lattice, forming CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 solid solution. The concentration of aluminium isopropoxide in the solution affected the concentration of oxygen vacancy and the distortion of oxygen sublattice which were responsible for the oxygen storage capacity. The rapidest oxygen uptakeelease rate and maximum total oxygen storage capacity (122.0 mmolO2/molCeO2) were obtained with the aluminitun isopropoxide concentration at 0.2 wt.% in the solution.
基金973 Program (2004CB719503)Key Program of Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin (07JCZDJC01600)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-06-0243)
摘要The influences of CeO2-ZrO2 and γ-Al2O3 mixing methods on the catalytic activity and stability of partial oxidation of methane (POM) were investigated over Ni/Ce0.7Zr0.3O2-Al2O3 catalysts. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, TPR, H2-chemsorption, and TG-DTA. For fresh catalysts, the results showed that the salt precursor mixing catalyst (ATOM) presented better performance than the catalysts prepared by the precipitator mixing method (MOL) and the powder mechanically mixing method (MECH). The result of XRD suggested that the interaction between CeO2-ZrO2 and Al2O3 in ATOM sample was stronger than the others, which led to more lattice defects and thereby better initial activity. Moreover, the MECH sample had the best stability and the least coke deposition in 24 h stability tests. The results of TPR and H2-chemsorption indicated that the intimate contact of Ni-Al in MECH sample enhanced the ability of resisting coke deposition and metal sintering.
摘要微纳米α-Al2O3是一种重要的功能材料,因其优异的硬度、耐磨性、耐腐蚀性和高热稳定性,在表面涂层领域得到了广泛应用。随着微纳米技术的发展,微纳米级α-Al2O3作为添加剂在各涂层体系中的应用得到了深入研究,显示出其能够显著改善涂层性能的潜力。微纳米α-Al2O3颗粒具有较大的比表面积和表面活性,能够增强涂层的机械性能,如硬度和耐磨性,同时提高涂层的耐腐蚀性和耐高温性能。微纳米α-Al2O3也是一种极优良的改性材料,其与有机硅烷、树脂等材料复合改性,既能大幅提升转化膜的应用效果,对其稳定性和耐候性也有较大的促进作用。在金属表面涂层、陶瓷涂层以及复合材料涂层中,微纳米α-Al2O3添加剂被广泛用于提高涂层的使用寿命和稳定性。此外,它在电子器件、航天航空和汽车工业等高技术领域也展现了广阔的应用前景。未来,随着表面技术的发展,微纳米α-Al2O3无铬钝化领域的市场应用将大幅增长,与其他功能性材料的协同作用和复合材料开发也将成为研究的重点。Micro-nano α-Al2O3 is an important functional material, because of its excellent hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and high thermal stability, has been widely used in the field of surface coating. With the development of micro-nano technology, the application of micro-nano α-Al2O3 as an additive in various coating systems has been deeply studied, showing its potential to significantly improve coating properties. Micro-nano α-Al2O3 particles have a large specific surface area and surface activity, which can enhance the mechanical properties of the coating, such as hardness and wear resistance, while improving the corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance of the coating. Micro-nano α-Al2O3 is also an excellent modified material, and its composite modification with organosilane, resin and other materials can greatly improve the application effect of conversion film, and also has a greater role in promoting its stability and weather resistance. In metal surface coatings, ceramic coatings and composite coatings, micro-nano α-Al2O3 additives are widely used to improve the service life and stability of coatings. In addition, it also shows broad application prospects in high-tech fields such as electronic devices, aerospace and automotive industries. In the future, with the development of surface technology, the market application of micro-nano α-Al2O3 chromium-free passivation will grow significantly, and the synergy with other functional materials and the development of composite materials will also become the focus of research.
摘要Micro-laminated ZrO2-Al2O3 coatings were prepared by electrochemical depositing ZrO2 film and Al2O3 film alternatively in ethanol solutions containing aluminum nitrate and zirconium nitrate, with small amounts of (yttrium) nitrate added respectively into both solutions. The micro-laminated ZrO2-Al2O3 coating is of nanostructure. FE-SEM analyses show that the cross section of the micro-laminated coatings has alternate six-layer films of ZrO2 and Al2O3, with the thickness of each layer in the range of nanometer or submicron. The surface of the (micro-)(laminated) coatings is composed of nano-particles. SEM, XRD and mass gain measurement were adopted to study the oxidation resistance of coatings on stainless steel. It has been found that all the coatings are effective in protecting the substrate from oxidation, and micro-laminated coatings exhibit more excellent protectiveness performance. Mechanisms accounting for such effects have been discussed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21276076)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(WA1014003)State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering(SKL-ChE-10C06)
摘要A carbon-based sulfonated catalyst was prepared by direct sulfonation and carbonization (in moderate conditions:200 °C, 12 h) of red liquor solids, a by-product of paper-making process. The prepared sulfonated cata-lyst (SC) had aromatic structure, composed of carbon enriched inner core, and oxygen-containing (SO3H, COOH, OH) groups enriched surface. The SO3H, COOH, OH groups amounted to 0.74 mmol·g^-1, 0.78 mmol·g^-1, 2.18 mmol·g^-1, respectively. The fresh SC showed much higher catalytic activity than that of the traditional solid acid catalysts (strong-acid 732 cation exchange resin, hydrogen type zeolite socony mobile-five (HZSM-5), sulfated zir-conia) in esterification of oleic acid. SC was deactivated during the reactions, through the mechanisms of leaching of sulfonated species and formation of sulfonate esters. Two regeneration methods were developed, and the catalytic activity can be mostly regenerated by regeneration Method 1 and be fully regenerated by regeneration Method 2, respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21377018)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province of China(2013020116)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT15ZD240)~~
摘要A ternary composite of TiO2 and a SiO2-Al2O3 aerogel with good photocatalytic activity was prepared by a simple sol-gel method with TiO2 nanoparticles and SiO2-Al2O3 aerogels derived from industrial fly ash.The structural features of the TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3 aerogel composite were investigated by X-ray powder diffraction,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,transmission electron microscopy,gas adsorption measurements and diffuse reflectance UV-visible spectroscopy.The optimal conditions for photocatalytic degradation of 2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol(DNBP],included an initial DNBP concentration of 0.167 mmol/L at pH = 4.86 with a catalyst concentration of 6 g/L,under visible light irradiation for 5 h.A plausible mechanism is proposed for the photocatalytic degradation of DNBP.Our composite showed higher photocatalytic activity for DNBP degradation than that of pure TiO2.This indicates that this material can serve as an efficient photocatalyst for degradation of hazardous organic pollutants in wastewater.
摘要A S 2O 2- 8/ZrO 2 Al 2O 3 type solid superacid catalyst was prepared from ZrOCl 2·8H 2O, AlCl 3· 6H 2O and (NH 4) 2S 2O 8 by coprecipitation, maceration and calcination processes. Their crystal structures and acidities were determined by XRD and Hammett method, respectively. The activity of the catalyst was studied as function of Al 2O 3 content, calcination temperature and time in the esterification of acetic acid with butanol, and a conversion of 96 5% was obtained. The catalyst gave also higher yields in syntheses of ketals and acetals: cyclohexanone ethylene ketal(86 2%), acetophenone ethylene ketal(78 5%), acetylacetic ester ketal(88 5%), benzaldehyde glycol acetal(76 3%). The chemical structures of the products were confirmed by IR spectra.
摘要CeO2-based oxygen materials were prepared with co-precipitation method and characterized via Brunauer-Emmet Teller(BET)method,X-ray diffraction(XRD)and temperature-programmed reduction(H2-TPR).This paper revealed that three CeO2-based oxygen storage materials are all forming homogeneous solid solution.Among the samples,CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3(CZA)has the best textural properties and excellent thermal stability.The specific surface area and pore volume of aged CZA are 90 m2/g and 0.29 mL/g.We proposed a viewpoint:Al3+ might insert among the interspace of fluorite structure or highly dispersal in solid solutions.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (51072096)National Program on Key Basic Research Project (973 program)(2010CB732304)
摘要MnOx-CeO2-Al2O3 mixed oxides were prepared by impregnating manganese and cerium precursors on alumina powders via a sol- gel deposition method. The oxide catalyst exhibited a poor resistance to sulfur dioxide after the treatment in 100 ppm SO2/air at 350 °C for 50 h. The formation of manganese sulfate and especially cerium sulfate reduced the availability of surface active metal oxides, blocked the pore structure and decreased the surface area of the catalyst. These changes in chemical and structural and textural properties resulted in a severe loss in the activities of the sulfated catalyst for NO and soot oxidation. The decomposition of sulfates was almost complete during the calcina-tion in air at 800 °C for 30 min, which partially recovered the surface active sites and the catalyst surface area despite the significant sintering of metal oxides. Consequently, the NOx-assisted soot oxidation activity of the catalyst was regenerated to some extent by the oxidation treatment.