Palladium-substituted lanthanum cuprates: application to automotive exhaust purification

A series of palladium-substituted La₂CuO₄, corresponding to the formula La₂Cu_{1 −x}Pd_xO₄ (x = 0−0.2) were prepared by metal nitrate decomposition in a polyacrylamide gel. This method allows an easy incorporation of palladium in the mixed-oxides, which are formed at moderate temperature with rather high specific areas (13–17 m²/g). The partial substitution of copper for palladium allows a strong improvement of the three-way catalytic activity, in particular for NO reduction. The light-off temperatures for the conversions of CO, NO and C₃H₆ decreased markedly when increasing the palladium content, the activity of catalysts La₂Cu_0.9Pd_0.1O₄ and La₂Cu_0.8Pd_0.2O₄ being comparable to that of a Pt-Rh/CeO₂–Al₂O₃ catalyst for NO reduction, and higher for CO and C₃H₆ oxidation.

All the La₂Cu_{1 − x} Pd_xO₄ catalysts are activated under reacting conditions. This activation corresponds to the destruction of the mixed-oxide structure, with formation of reduced Pd⁰ ions atomically dispersed, surrounded by Cu⁺ and Cu²⁺ species on a lanthanum oxycarbonate matrix. This high dispersion state of the two transition metals in various oxidation states is supposed to originate from the initial La₂Cu_{1 −x}Pd_xO₄ structure.     

Barium-doped Pr2Ni0.6Cu0.4O4+δ with triple conducting characteristics as cathode for intermediate temperature proton conducting solid oxide fuel cell

Proton conducting solid oxide fuel cell (H-SOFC) is an emerging energy conversion device, with lower activation energy and higher energy utilization efficiency. However, the deficiency of highly active cathode materials still remains a major challenge for the development of H-SOFC. Therefore, in this work, K₂NiF₄-type cathode materials Pr_2-xBaNi_0.6Cu_0.4O_4+δ (x=0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3), single-phase triple-conducting (e^-/O^2-/H⁺) oxides, are prepared for intermediate temperature H-SOFCs and exhibit good oxygen reduction reaction activity. The investigation demonstrates that doping Ba into Pr_2-xBaNi_0.6Cu_0.4O_4+δ can increase its electrochemical performance through enhancing electrical conductivity, oxygen vacancy concentration and proton conductivity. EIS tests are carried at 750℃ and the minimum polarization impedances are obtained when x=0.2, which are 0.068 Ω·cm² in air and 1.336 Ω·cm² in wet argon, respectively. The peak power density of the cell with Pr_1.8Ba_0.2Ni_0.6Cu_0.4O_4+δ cathode is 298 mW·cm^-2 at 750℃ in air with humidified hydrogen as fuel. Based on the above results, Ba-doped Pr_2-xBaNi_0.6Cu_0.4O_4+δ can be a good candidate material for SOFC cathode applications.     

Electronic and structural properties of SnxTi1−xO2 solid solutions: a periodic DFT study

The structural and electronic properties of selected compositions of Sn_xTi_1−xO₂ solid solutions (x=0, 1/24, 1/16, 1/12, 1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 11/12, 15/16, 23/24 and 1) were investigated by means of periodic density functional theory (DFT) calculations at B3LYP level. The calculations show that the corresponding lattice parameters vary non-linearly with composition, supporting positive deviations from Vegard’s law in the Sn_xTi_1−xO₂ system. Our results also account for the fact that chemical decomposition in Sn_xTi_1−xO₂ system is dominated by composition fluctuations along [0 0 1] direction. A nearly continuous evolution of the direct band gap and the Fermi level with the growing value of x is predicted. Ti 3d states dominate the lower portion of the conduction band of Sn_xTi_1−xO₂ solid solutions. Sn substitution for Ti in TiO₂ increases the oxidation–reduction potential of the oxide as well as it renders the lowest energy transition to be indirect. These two effects can be the key factors controlling the rate for the photogenerated electron–hole recombination. These theoretical results are capable to explain the enhancement of photoactivity in Sn_xTi_1−xO₂ solid solutions.     

Effect of structural and electrochemical properties of different Cr-doped contents of Li[Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3]O2

Layered Li[Ni_(1−x)/3Mn_(1−x)/3Co_(1−x)/3Cr_x]O₂ materials with x = 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.05 are prepared by a solid-state pyrolysis method. The oxide compounds were calcined with various Cr-doped contents, which result in greater difference in morphological (shape, particle size and specific surface area) and the electrochemical (first charge profile, reversible capacity and rate capability) differences. The Li[Ni_(1−x)/3Mn_(1−x)/3Co_(1−x)/3Cr_x]O₂ powders were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), charge/discharge cycling, cyclic voltammetry, and SEM. XRD experiment revealed that the Li[Ni_(1−x)/3Mn_(1−x)/3Co_(1−x)/3Cr_x]O₂ (x = 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.05) were crystallized to well layered -NaFeO₂ structure. The first specific discharge capacity and coulombic efficiency of the electrode of Cr-doped materials were higher than that of pristine material. When x = 0.02, the sample showed the highest first discharge capacity of 241.9 mAh g⁻¹ at a current density of 30 mA g⁻¹ in the voltage range 2.3–4.6 V, and the Cr-doped samples exhibited higher discharge capacity and better cycleability under medium and high current densities at room temperature.     

Superior performance of Ir-substituted hexaaluminate catalysts for N2O decomposition

Novel Ir-substituted hexaaluminate catalysts were developed for the first time and used for catalytic decomposition of high concentration of N₂O. The catalysts were prepared by one-pot precipitation and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N₂-adsorption, scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and temperature-programmed reduction (H₂-TPR). The XRD results showed that only a limited amount of iridium was incorporated into the hexaaluminate lattice by substituting Al³⁺ to form BaIr_xFe_1−xAl₁₁O₁₉ after being calcined at 1200 °C, while the other part of iridium existed as IrO₂ phase. The activity tests for high concentration (30%, v/v) of N₂O decomposition demonstrated that the BaIr_xFe_1−xAl₁₁O₁₉ hexaaluminates exhibited much higher activities and stabilities than the Ir/Al₂O₃-1200, and the pre-reduction with H₂ was essential for activating the catalysts. By comparing BaIr_xFe_1−xAl₁₁O₁₉ with BaIr_xAl_12−xO₁₉ (x = 0–0.8), it was found that iridium was the active component in the N₂O decomposition and the framework iridium was more active than the large IrO₂ particles. On the other hand, Fe facilitated the formation of hexaaluminate as well as the incorporation of iridium into the framework.     

Towards more ecological ceramic pigments: Study of the influence of glass composition on the colour stability of a pink chromium-doped ceramic pigment

This paper describes the study of a pink ceramic pigment based on the optical properties of Cr-doped structures, having into account environmental considerations. The research is focused on the optimisation of the synthesis parameters in order to minimise the amount of pollutant Cr(VI) in the washing liquids and enhance chromatic coordinates. In a first stage, the Al_2−xCr_xO₃ solid solution was studied. Nevertheless, the observation that ZnO was required in the frit to stabilise the pink colour after glazing made us to conduct the research towards the optimisation of the ZnAl_2−xCr_xO₄ system. X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicates a solid solution formation based on the gahnite structure; moreover, no Cr(VI) and B contents were found in the analysis of the washing liquids. Thus, this research enabled us to produce a pink pigment with low environmental impact and good chromatic coordinates. Further study of the pigment applied in a glaze showed evidence of the importance of the glaze composition for the colour development and stability of the ceramic pigments.     

Synthesis and properties of lanthanum hexaaluminate ceramic La1−xCaxAl11−y−zMgyTizO18

The aim of the present work is to obtain ceramic materials with a hexagonal structure and high density, hardness and mechanical strength at lower synthesis temperature. Ceramic samples with nominal composition La_1−xCa_xAl_11−y−zMg_yTi_zO₁₈ (x=0–1; y=0–3; z=0–3,5) are prepared. The samples are sintered at temperature 1500 °C by one-stage and two-stage ceramic technology. By X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, predominant phase LaAl₁₁O₁₈ and second phases LaAlO₃ and -Al₂O₃ are identified. Ceramic materials are characterized with high physico-mechanical properties and may be find application for production of mill bodies and materials for immobilization of nuclear waste.     

固相法制备掺杂型高色度CoxM1-xAl2O4/高岭土复合颜料

为了制备低成本、高色度的钴蓝颜料,本文以高岭土为载体,以Al₂O₃和Co₃O₄为主要原料,通过引入ZnO、CaO及MgO不同金属氧化物,采用固相法制备了高色度(Co_xM_1-xAl₂O₄)/高岭土复合颜料(M为Ca²⁺、Mg²⁺或Zn²⁺)。系统考察了研磨时间、煅烧温度、煅烧时间和不同金属氧化物掺量对复合颜料呈色性能的影响规律。研究表明,在煅烧温度1 200 ℃、研磨时间12 h和n(Co²⁺)/n(M²⁺)为3:2时,制得的复合颜料具有最好的呈色性能(L^*=53.68,a^*=7.58,b^*=-62.89)。同时,引入不同的金属元素,可实现对复合颜料颜色的调控,引入Ca²⁺后,所制备的Co_xCa_1-xAl₂O₄复合颜料偏红相,而引入Zn²⁺后,所制备的Co_xZn_1-xAl₂O₄复合颜料偏绿相。通过相关表征,提出了复合颜料的呈色机理,在颜料制备过程中,引入与Co²⁺离子半径接近的Mg²⁺或Zn²⁺,Mg²⁺或Zn²⁺可进入CoAl₂O₄的四面体配位中,部分替代Co²⁺,形成MgAl₂O₄-CoAl₂O₄或ZnAl₂O₄-CoAl₂O₄的固溶体,而引入离子半径较大的Ca²⁺,形成CaAl₂O₄和CoAl₂O₄的均相混合物。最后,将制得复合颜料应用到有机硅耐热涂料中,可以明显提高有机硅涂料的热稳定性。     

AFeO3 (A=La, Nd, Sm) and LaFe1−xMgxO3 perovskites as methane combustion and CO oxidation catalysts: structural, redox and catalytic properties

Catalytic methane combustion and CO oxidation were investigated over AFeO₃ (A=La, Nd, Sm) and LaFe_1−xMg_xO₃ (x=0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5) perovskites prepared by citrate method and calcined at 1073 K. The catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Redox properties and the content of Fe⁴⁺ were derived from temperature programmed reduction (TPR). Specific surface areas (SA) of perovskites were in 2.3–9.7 m² g⁻¹ range. XRD analysis showed that LaFeO₃, NdFeO₃, SmFeO₃ and LaFe_1−xMg_xO₃ (x·0.3) are single phase perovskite-type oxides. Traces of La₂O₃, in addition to the perovskite phase, were detected in the LaFe_1−xMg_xO₃ catalysts with x=0.4 and 0.5. TPR gave evidence of the presence in AFeO₃ of a very small fraction of Fe⁴⁺ which reduces to Fe³⁺. The fraction of Fe⁴⁺ in the LaFe_1−xMg_xO₃ samples increased with increasing magnesium content up to x=0.2, then it remained nearly constant. Catalytic activity tests showed that all samples gave methane and CO complete conversion with 100% selectivity to CO₂ below 973 and 773 K, respectively. For the AFeO₃ materials the order of activity towards methane combustion is La>Nd>Sm, whereas the activity, per unit SA, of the LaFe_1−xMg_xO₃ catalysts decreases with the amount of Mg at least for the catalysts showing a single perovskite phase (x=0.3). Concerning the CO oxidation, the order of activity for the AFeO₃ materials is Nd>La>Sm, while the activity (per unit SA) of the LaFe_1−xMg_xO₃ catalysts decreases at high magnesium content.     

Performance of La1−xSrxAl1−y−y′FeyMgy′O3−δ perovskites in methane combustion: effect of aluminum and magnesium content

Perovskites of different La_1−xSr_xAl_1−y−y′Fe_yMg_y′O_3−δ compositions (x=0, 0.1, 0.15, 0.2 and y=0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8) were prepared from a reactive precursor slurry of hydrated oxides. Each sample was aged between 16 and 26 h up to 1473 K. Activity in methane combustion (1%/air) was determined in a plug-flow reactor, with 1 g catalyst and 24 l/h flowrate. Gradual decrease in activity due to thermal aging was observed, the degree of activity loss being composition dependent. Nevertheless, activity of samples aged at 1370 K was nearly independent of composition. The best thermal stability showed LaAl_0.65Fe_0.15Mg_0.2O₃ perovskite. None of the magnesium substituted perovskites performed better than a La_0.85Sr_0.15Al_0.87Fe_0.13O₃ reference sample.     

The homogeneity range and the microwave dielectric properties of the BaZn2Ti4O11 ceramics

Ceramics with a composition close to BaZn₂Ti₄O₁₁ were synthesized according to various substitutional mechanisms in order to verify an existence of a homogeneity range in the vicinity of this composition. Structural and microstructural investigations showed that the crystal structure of BaZn₂Ti₄O₁₁ was formed in the homogeneity range corresponding to the formula BaZn_2 − xTi₄O_11 − x (0 < x < 0.1). Densely sintered BaZn_2 − xTi₄O_11 − x (0 < x < 0.1) ceramics exhibited a dielectric constant around 30, τ_f = −30 ppm/K and high Q × f values, which increased from 68,000 GHz at x = 0 to 83,000 GHz at x = 0.05. Structurally, the deficiency of Zn in BaZn_2 − xTi₄O_11 − x (0 < x < 0.1) resulted in a slight decrease in the unit-cell volume. The influence of secondary phases in the BaZn₂Ti₄O₁₁-based materials on the microwave dielectric properties was also investigated. A presence of small amounts of ZnO, BaTiO₃, hollandite-type solid solutions (Ba_xZn_xTi_8 − xO₁₆) and BaTi₄O₉ caused a decrease in Q × f values.     

EPR study of electrochemical lithium intercalation in V2O5 cathodes

The evolution of the cathode material of Li/V₂O₅ cells upon lithium intercalation is studied by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. Below one lithium per V₂O₅(x < 1), where the electrochemical process is completely reversible, V^IV ions of the - and δ-Li_x V₂O₅ phases are detected by EPR. Within this intercalation range, the shape of the EPR signal is dominated by the strong exchange interactions between magnetically concentrated V^IV ions of the Li_x V₂O₅ phases. The intercalation range x > 1 is characterized by a new EPR signal attributed to magnetically diluted vanadyl ions VO²⁺. It is shown that these species do not belong to the Li_x V₂O₅ matrix, but most probably originate from the liberation of surface vanadyl ions during the irreversible transformation of δ-Li_x V₂O₅ into γ-Li_x V₂O₅. On the basis of these results, a mechanism to explain the partial irreversibility of the electrochemical processes is proposed. A third EPR signal is also observed for x 1. This signal is attributed to an electron-hole defect in Li_x V₂O₅, originating from a local charge compensation of the vanadyl vacancies.     

Effect of glass additions on the sintering and microwave properties of composite dielectric ceramics based on BaO–Ln2O3–TiO2 (Ln = Nd, La)

Ten weight percent BBZS (Bi₂O₃, B₂O₃, ZnO and SiO₂) glass was added to x(Ba₄Nd_9.333Ti₁₈O₅₄) − (1 − x)(BaLa₄Ti₄O₁₅) (BNLT, 0 ≤ x ≤ 1) composite dielectric ceramics to lower their sintering temperature whilst retaining microwave properties useful for low temperature co-fired ceramic and antenna core technology. With the addition of 10 wt% BBZS glass, dense BNLT composite ceramics were produced at temperatures between 950 and 1140 °C, depending on composition (x), an average reduction of sintering temperature by 350 °C. X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy studies revealed that there was limited inter-reaction between BLT/BNT and the BBZS glass. Microwave property measurement showed that the addition of BBZS glass to BNLT ceramics had a negligible effect on _r and τ_f, although deterioration in the measured quality factor (Qf) was observed. The optimised composition (xBNT − (1 − x)BLT)/0.1BBZS (x = 0.75) had _r  61, τ_f  38 ppm/°C and Qf  2305 GHz.     

Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity for NO–CO reaction of Pd–(La, Sr)2MnO4 system

La_xSr_2−xMnO₄ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.8) oxides were synthesized and single-phase K₂NiF₄-type oxides were obtained in the range of 0.1 ≤ x < 0.5. The catalytic activity of La_xSr_2−xMnO₄ for NO–CO reaction increased with increasing x in the range of solubility limit of La. La_0.5Sr_1.5MnO₄ showed the highest activity among La_xSr_2−xMnO₄ prepared in this study, but its activity was inferior to perovskite-type La_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃. Among the Pd-loaded catalysts, however, Pd/La_0.8Sr_1.2MnO₄ showed the higher activity and the selectivity to N₂ than Pd/La_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃ and Pd/γ-Al₂O₃. The excellent catalytic performance of Pd/La_0.2Sr_1.2MnO₄ could be ascribable to the formation of SrPd₃O₄ which was detected by XRD in the catalyst but not in the other two catalysts.     

Hydrothermal preparation of Nb-doped NaTaO3 with enhanced photocatalytic activity for removal of organic dye

The construction of efficient photocatalysts has received much attention in wastewater treatment. In this study, Nb-doped NaTaO₃ was prepared with different doping ratio by a facile hydrothermal method. The prepared catalysts were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) theory, ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Then the synthesized catalysts were employed to degrade a model pollutant, methylene blue (MB), under a 250 W mercury lamp. The characterization tests confirm that Nb was successfully doped into the crystal structure of NaTaO₃ and the modified NaNb_xTa_1-xO₃ (x is the doping ratio; x = 0.25, 0.5, 0.75) samples were formed, which were in regular cubic shapes just like pure NaTaO₃. The synthesized NaNb_xTa_1-xO₃ (x = 0.25, 0.5, 0.75) had improved specific surface area and narrowed band gaps compared with pure NaTaO₃. In photocatalytic degradation experiments, NaNb_0.75Ta_0.25O₃ presented the best photocatalytic activity ascribed to the narrow band gap and the high surface area, degradating 95.7% of MB after 180 min of reaction, which was even twice the ability of pure NaTaO₃. Besides, the effects of possible inorganic anions and cations in wastewater on photocatalytic degradation were investigated. Electron spin resonance (ESR) tests and capture experiments were also conducted and a possible photocatalytic mechanism was proposed. This work provides a direction for constructing superior NaTaO₃-based photocatalysts to be widely utilized in environmental protection.     

B2O3-K2O-Sb2O3系统玻璃的光学折射率及带隙

高折射率和非线性光学玻璃可以用于高速光开关、光学存储器、新型光纤和光学运算元件等，其研究受到各国科技工作者的高度重视，本文采用熔融淬冷法制备了组成为(85-x)B₂O₃-15K₂O-xSb₂O₃(x=70, 75, 80, 85)的4组玻璃，测试了玻璃样品的密度、折射率、热学性能、拉曼光谱和吸收光谱，利用玻璃样品的吸收光谱计算了其直接允许光学带隙、间接允许光学带隙及Urbach能量。结果表明：随着Sb₂O₃含量的增加，玻璃样品的密度从4.445g/cm³逐渐增加到4.767g/cm³，折射率从1.9438增加到2.0058，玻璃转变温度从291℃降低到260℃，玻璃析晶温度从463℃降低到370℃，直接光学带隙从3.2775eV降低到3.1379eV，间接光学带隙从3.1444eV降低到3.0256eV，Urbach能量从0.137eV逐渐减小到0.107eV。说明Sb₂O₃-K₂O-B₂O₃系统玻璃可以作为新型的非线性光学玻璃候选材料之一。     

Probing the catalytic activity of M-N4−xOx embedded graphene for the oxygen reduction reaction by density functional theory

In this work, the detailed oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalytic performance of M-N_4−xO_x (M= Fe, Co, and Ni; x = 1–4) has been explored via the detailed density functional theory method. The results suggest that the formation energy of M-N_4−xO_x shows a good linear relationship with the number of doped O atoms. The adsorption manner of O₂ on M-N_4−xO_x changed from end-on (x = 1 and 2) to side-on (x = 3 and 4), and the adsorption strength gradually increased. Based on the results for binding strength of ORR intermediates and the Gibbs free energy of ORR steps on the studied catalysts, we screened out two highly active ORR catalysts, namely Co-N₃O₁ and Ni-N₂O₂, which possess very small overpotentials of 0.27 and 0.32 V, respectively. Such activities are higher than the precious Pt catalyst. Electronic structure analysis reveals one of the reasons for the higher activity of Co-N₃O₁ and Ni-N₂O₂ is that they have small energy gaps and moderate highest occupied molecular orbital energy levels. Furthermore, the results of the density of states reveal that the O doping can improve the electronic structure of the original catalyst to tune the adsorption of the ORR intermediates.     

Fabrication and thermoelectric properties of heavily rare-earth metal-doped SrO(SrTiO3)n (n = 1, 2) ceramics

To clarify the effect of substitutional electron doping on the thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT = S²σTκ⁻¹) of Ruddlesden–Popper phase SrO(SrTiO₃)_n (or Sr_n+1Ti_nO_3n+1), measurements were conducted for several thermoelectric parameters, e.g. electrical conductivity (σ), Seebeck coefficient (S) and thermal conductivity (κ), of (Sr_1−xRE_x)_n+1Ti_nO_3n+1 (n = 1 or 2, RE (rare earth): La or Nd, x = 0.05 and 0.1) dense ceramics prepared by a conventional solid-state reaction and hot-pressing technique. Crystal structures of the resultant ceramics were represented as (Sr_1−xRE_x)_n+1 Ti_nO_3n+1 evaluated by powder X-ray diffraction followed by the Rietveld analysis. All the ceramics exhibited electrical conductivity and the σ values simply depended on the dopant concentration, indicating that both La³⁺ and Nd³⁺ ions act as electron donors. The |S| values increased with temperature due to decrease in the chemical potential. Significant reduction of the κ values was observed as compared to cubic-perovskite SrTiO₃. The ZT value increased with temperature and reached 0.15 at 1000 K for (Sr_0.95La_0.05)₃Ti₂O₇.     

Cr/V/Sb mixed oxide catalysts for the ammoxidation of propane to acrylonitrile: Part I: Nature of the V species

Rutile-type Cr/V/Sb mixed oxides, catalysts for the ammoxidation of propane to acrylonitrile, were prepared and characterized. For atomic ratios between components equal to Cr/V/Sb 1/x/1 and 1/x/2 the systems were monophasic, but different types of compounds formed depending on the ratio between the three metals. The compositional parameter which most affected the nature of the compound formed was the (Cr+V)/Sb atomic ratio. When this ratio was between 2 and ≈1, a rutile Cr³⁺/V⁴⁺/Sb⁵⁺ mixed oxide of composition Cr₁V_xSb₁O_4+2x developed (0<x<1), which in practice corresponds to a solid solution between 1 CrSbO₄ and x VO₂. When the (Cr+V)/Sb ratio was between 0.5 and ≈1, a rutile Cr³⁺/V³⁺/Sb³⁺/Sb⁵⁺ mixed oxide of composition CrV_xSb_1+x+2zO_4+4x+4z developed (0<x<1), which corresponds to a solid solution between 1 Cr³⁺Sb_z³⁺Sb_1+z⁵⁺O_4+4z and x VSbO₄. The distinction between the two classes of compounds was not clear-cut, and when the (Cr+V)/Sb atomic ratio was around 1, mixed oxides containing both V³⁺ and V⁴⁺ formed. Values of the (Cr+V)/Sb atomic ratio lower than ≈0.5 led to the additional formation of antimony oxide.     

Ce1−xCuxO2−x/Al2O3/FeCrAl catalysts for catalytic combustion of methane

A series of the Ce_1−xCu_xO_2−x/Al₂O₃/FeCrAl catalysts (x = 0–1) were prepared. The structure of the catalysts was characterized using XRD, SEM and H₂-TPR. The catalytic activity of the catalysts for the combustion of methane was evaluated. The results indicated that in the Ce_1−xCu_xO_2−x/Al₂O₃/FeCrAl catalysts the surface phase structure were the Ce_1−xCu_xO_2−x solid solution, -Al₂O₃ and γ-Al₂O₃. The surface particle shape and size were different with the variety of the molar ratio of Ce to Cu in the Ce_1−xCu_xO_2−x solid solution. The Cu component of the Ce_1−xCu_xO_2−x/Al₂O₃/FeCrAl catalysts played an important role to the catalytic activity for the methane combustion. There were the stronger interaction among the Ce_1−xCu_xO_2−x solid solution and the Al₂O₃ washcoats and the FeCrAl support.