Base metal activated rhodium coatings for catalysts in three-way catalyst (TWC) applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9579604
APP PUB NO 20150352533A1
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14732523

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Close-coupled catalysts (CCC) for TWC applications are disclosed. The novel CCCs are implemented using light-weighted ceramic substrates in which a thin coating employing a low loading of Iron (Fe)-activated Rhodium (Rh) material composition, with Iron loadings and an OSM of Ceria-Zirconia, are deposited onto the substrates. Different CCC samples are produced to determine and/or verify improved light-off (LO) and NOX conversion of the CCCs. Other CCC samples produced are a CCC including a standard (non-activated) Rh thin coating and a heavily loaded CCC with a single coating of Pd/Rh material composition. The CCC samples are aged under dyno-aging using the multi-mode aging cycle and their performance tested using a car engine with ports on the exhaust to measure the emissions, according to the testing protocol in the Environmental Protection Agency Federal Test Procedure 75. During testing, the thin coatings of Fe-activated Rh exhibit improved light-off and NOx conversion efficiency.

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CLEAN DIESEL TECHNOLOGIES INC1621 FISKE PLACE OXNARD CA 93033

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Golden, Stephen J Santa Barbara, US 102 2126
Hatfield, Randal L Port Hueneme, US 14 229
Ngo, Johnny T Oxnard, US 14 271

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