Cerium Oxide with Large Surface Area Description
Cerium Oxide with Large Surface
Area is a nanocrystalline material engineered to maximize surface exposure and
reactivity, making it highly valuable in various catalytic and environmental
applications. Its key property is a high specific surface area, often achieved
through methods such as sol-gel synthesis, hydrothermal processing, or
precipitation techniques, followed by controlled calcination. This increased
surface area enhances the number of active sites available for chemical
reactions, significantly boosting the material's catalytic efficiency.
One of the most important features
of cerium oxide (CeO₂) is its ability to switch between Ce⁴⁺ and Ce³⁺ oxidation
states. This redox flexibility enables the material to store and release oxygen
readily, making it highly effective in oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions.
The presence of oxygen vacancies, which are more prevalent in high-surface-area
forms, further enhances its catalytic and oxygen buffering properties. These
vacancies play a vital role in reactions such as CO oxidation, NOx reduction,
and hydrocarbon processing.
Additionally, cerium oxide with a large
surface area displays excellent thermal stability and resistance to sintering,
which helps maintain its porous structure and reactivity at high temperatures.
This makes it suitable for harsh operating environments, such as those
encountered in automotive catalytic converters, fuel cells, and
high-temperature oxidation catalysts. Its physicochemical stability and tunable
surface chemistry also support its use in biomedical, sensing, and energy
storage applications.
Cerium Oxide with Large Surface Area Applications
1. Automotive Catalytic Converters: Acts as an oxygen buffer
and supports redox reactions to reduce emissions of CO, NOx, and hydrocarbons
in vehicle exhaust systems.
2. Three-Way Catalysts (TWC): Enhances the performance of
platinum group metals in TWCs by improving oxygen storage and release behavior
under fluctuating air-fuel ratios.
3. Fuel Cells: Used in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) as an
electrolyte or cathode material, where its ionic conductivity and thermal
resilience are critical.
4. CO Oxidation and VOC Treatment: Serves as a catalyst or
support for oxidizing carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds in
industrial air purification systems.
5. Water-Gas Shift Reaction: Functions as a catalyst or
co-catalyst for hydrogen production by promoting CO conversion in the water-gas
shift process.
6. Hydrogen Storage and Generation: Plays a role in
hydrogen-related technologies due to its ability to store and release oxygen
efficiently.
7. UV Absorption and Sunscreen Formulations: Utilized in
cosmetics and coatings as a UV absorber, thanks to its ability to block harmful
ultraviolet radiation.
8. Biomedical Applications: Investigated for use in
antioxidant therapy, drug delivery, and biosensing due to its biocompatibility
and redox activity.
9. Sensors and Gas Detection: Used in oxygen and gas sensors
because of its sensitivity to changes in ambient oxygen concentration.
10. Energy Storage: Explored as a material in lithium-ion
batteries and supercapacitors for its stability and surface properties.
Cerium Oxide with Large Surface Area Packaging
Our products are packaged in customized cartons of various
sizes based on the material dimensions. Small items are securely packed in PP
boxes, while larger items are placed in custom wooden crates. We ensure strict
adherence to packaging customization and the use of appropriate cushioning
materials to provide optimal protection during transportation.

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Manufacturing Process
1. Testing Method
(1) Chemical Composition Analysis - Verified using techniques
such as GDMS or XRF to ensure compliance with purity requirements.
(2) Mechanical Properties Testing - Includes tensile strength,
yield strength, and elongation tests to assess material performance.
(3) Dimensional Inspection - Measures thickness, width, and
length to ensure adherence to specified tolerances.
(4) Surface Quality Inspection - Checks for defects such as
scratches, cracks, or inclusions through visual and ultrasonic examination.
(5) Hardness Testing - Determines material hardness to confirm
uniformity and mechanical reliability.
Please refer to the SAM testing procedures for detailed information.
Q1. Why is a high surface area important in cerium oxide?
A larger surface area increases the number of active sites
available for chemical reactions, improving the material’s efficiency in
catalysis, oxidation, and other surface-dependent processes.
Q2. What are its key properties?
High oxygen storage capacity, excellent redox behavior
(Ce⁴⁺/Ce³⁺ cycling), thermal stability, strong resistance to sintering, and
good chemical durability.
Q3. How is it typically synthesized?
Common methods include sol-gel, hydrothermal synthesis,
precipitation, and combustion processes, followed by controlled calcination to
retain porosity and nanostructure.
Performance Comparison Table with Competitive Products
Cerium Oxide with Large Surface Area vs. Competitive
Catalysts
Property
|
High-Surface-Area CeO₂
|
Conventional CeO₂
|
BET Surface Area (m²/g)
|
120-150
|
50-80
|
Oxygen Storage Capacity (OSC, μmol O₂/g)
|
600-750
|
200-400
|
Thermal Stability (°C)
|
1000-1100
|
800-950
|
Light-off Temperature T50 (°C)
|
220-240
|
280-320
|
Catalytic Efficiency
|
High
|
Moderate
|
Related Information
1. Common Preparation Methods
Cerium oxide with large surface area is typically prepared
using a wet chemical method such as the sol-gel or precipitation technique,
where cerium salts like cerium nitrate or cerium chloride are dissolved in
water and reacted with a base such as ammonium hydroxide or sodium carbonate
under controlled pH and temperature to form a cerium hydroxide or carbonate
precursor; this precursor is then filtered, washed to remove impurities, dried
at low temperatures, and calcined at moderate temperatures (usually between
300°C and 500°C) to form nanostructured cerium oxide with high porosity and
surface area, while careful control of calcination parameters helps retain the
desired nanostructure and surface characteristics essential for enhanced
catalytic performance.