Research progress on novel catalysts and catalytic methods for VOCs synergistic denitration

TIAN Shaotong; ZHAO Danya; ZHOU Jiti; ZHAO Ling

doi:10.13205/j.hjgc.202508006

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TIAN Shaotong, ZHAO Danya, ZHOU Jiti, ZHAO Ling. Research progress on novel catalysts and catalytic methods for VOCs synergistic denitration[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2025, 43(8): 72-85. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202508006

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TIAN Shaotong, ZHAO Danya, ZHOU Jiti, ZHAO Ling. Research progress on novel catalysts and catalytic methods for VOCs synergistic denitration[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2025, 43(8): 72-85. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202508006

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Research progress on novel catalysts and catalytic methods for VOCs synergistic denitration

doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202508006

1. College of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010031, China;
2. Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China

Received Date: 2025-03-09
Accepted Date: 2024-04-30
Rev Recd Date: 2024-04-10

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Volatile organic compounds （VOCs） and nitrogen oxides （NO _x ） are the key precursors of fine particulate matter （PM_2.5） and ozone in the atmosphere， posing a serious threat to both the ecological environment and human health. In order to solve the problem of multi-pollutant control， catalytic technology has been widely used for the synergistic removal of VOCs and NO _x， showing high efficiency and environmental friendliness. This paper provides a systematic review of catalytic technologies for the synergistic removal of VOCs and NO _x . By comparing the reaction mechanisms of individual versus synergistic removal， it demonstrates that the compositional design of catalysts，particularly the modulation of active components （e.g.， transition metals and noble metals） and support materials （such as MOF and graphene），can significantly enhance catalytic efficiency and stability. Through structural optimization and rational design strategies， including precise construction of atomic-scale catalytic sites， nano-scale interface regulation， and intelligent response mechanisms， catalyst performance can be effectively improved. Furthermore， significant progress has been made in novel catalytic approaches such as photocatalysis， photoelectrocatalysis， and photothermal catalysis. This study elucidates key mechanisms and technological advances in synergistic removal， proposes future development directions for catalysts and catalytic methods， and provides theoretical guidance for the efficient synergistic control of VOCs and NO _x.
- VOCs,
- NO _x,
- synergistic purification,
- novel catalysts,
- catalytic method,
- multi-pollutant control

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