What problems can carbon monoxide catalyst solve
Carbon monoxide catalysts are mainly used to solve the following problems:
1. Reduce toxic gas emissions
Automobile exhaust treatment: convert carbon monoxide (CO) into carbon dioxide (CO₂) to reduce exhaust toxicity.
Industrial waste gas treatment: Reduce CO in factory emissions and improve air quality.
2. Improve energy efficiency
Fuel cell: In a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, the catalyst converts CO into CO₂, preventing electrode poisoning and improving battery performance.
Syngas purification: In the production of syngas, CO impurities are removed to improve the efficiency of subsequent chemical reactions.
3. Optimization of chemical production
Synthesis reaction: In the production of methanol, acetic acid and other chemicals, the catalyst promotes the participation of CO in the reaction, improving the yield and selectivity.
Fischer-tropsch synthesis: In the process of converting syngas to liquid fuel, the catalyst optimizes CO conversion and increases fuel yield.
4. Environmental protection
Indoor air purification: Used in air purifiers to remove indoor CO and ensure health.
Greenhouse gas control: Convert CO to CO₂ to reduce the greenhouse effect.
5. Security protection
Mines and tunnels: Use catalysts in closed environments to reduce CO concentration and prevent poisoning accidents.
Post-fire treatment: used for air purification after fire to reduce CO hazards.