Catalyst for nitrous oxide decomposition
A Spanish public research organisation has developed a novel catalyst, with a simple preparation method, that achieves the removal of 98% of N2O emissions at temperatures below 350ºC, when applied in the so-called "tail gas" of nitric acid production plants (tertiary treatment) and under real manufacturing conditions (presence of water, oxygen and at high speed). Industrial partners interested in the production or use of the catalyst ,under a patent licence agreement, are being sought.