The effect of co-doping with MgO and Yb2O3 on the structure and electrical conductivity of the Sm2Zr2O7 pyrochlore

SmYb_1−xMg_xZr₂O_7−x/2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.15) ceramics are pressureless-sintered at 1973 K for 10 h in air. The structure and electrical conductivity of SmYb_1−xMg_xZr₂O_7−x/2 ceramics are investigated by the X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and impedance spectroscopy measurements. SmYb_1−xMg_xZr₂O_7−x/2 ceramics exhibit a defect fluorite-type structure. The measured electrical conductivities of SmYb_1−xMg_xZr₂O_7−x/2 ceramics obey the Arrhenius relation, and electrical conductivity of each composition increases with increasing temperature from 673 to 1173 K. At identical temperature levels, the electrical conductivity of SmYb_1−xMg_xZr₂O_7−x/2 ceramics gradually increases with increasing magnesia content. SmYb_1−xMg_xZr₂O_7−x/2 ceramics are oxide-ion conductors in the oxygen partial pressure range of 1.0 × 10⁻⁴ to 1.0 atm at all test temperature levels. The electrical conductivity obtained in SmYb_1−xMg_xZr₂O_7−x/2 ceramics reaches the highest value of 2.72 × 10⁻³ S cm⁻¹ at 1173 K for the SmYb_0.85Mg_0.15Zr₂O_6.925 ceramic.     

Preparation, characterization and electrical conductivity studies of NdYb1−xGdxZr2O7 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) ceramics

Several compositions of NdYb_1−xGd_xZr₂O₇ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) ceramics were prepared by pressureless-sintering method at 1973 K for 10 h in air. The relative density, microstructure and electrical conductivity of NdYb_1−xGd_xZr₂O₇ ceramics were analyzed by the Archimedes method, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and impedance plots measurements. NdYb_1−xGd_xZr₂O₇ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3) ceramics have a single phase of defect fluorite-type structure, and NdYb_1−xGd_xZr₂O₇ (0.7 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) ceramics exhibit a single phase of pyrochlore-type structure; however, the NdYb_0.5Gd_0.5Zr₂O₇ composition shows mixed phases of both defect fluorite-type and pyrochlore-type structures. The measured values of the grain conductivity obey the Arrhenius relation. The grain conductivity of each composition in NdYb_1−xGd_xZr₂O₇ ceramics gradually increases with increasing temperature from 673 to 1173 K. NdYb_1−xGd_xZr₂O₇ ceramics are oxide-ion conductor in the oxygen partial pressure range of 1.0 × 10⁻⁴ to 1.0 atm at all test temperature levels. The highest grain conductivity value obtained in this work is 1.79 × 10⁻² S cm⁻¹ at 1173 K for NdYb_0.3Gd_0.7Zr₂O₇ composition.     

Effect of CaO addition on the structure and electrical conductivity of the pyrochlore-type GdSmZr2O7

Polycrystalline GdSm_1?xCa_xZr₂O_7?x/2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.20) ceramics have been prepared by the solid-state reaction method. The effects of CaO addition on the microstructure and electrical properties of the pyrochlore-type GdSmZr₂O₇ ceramic were investigated. GdSm_1?xCa_xZr₂O_7?x/2 (x ≤ 0.05) ceramics exhibit a pyrochlore-type structure; however, GdSm_1?xCa_xZr₂O_7?x/2 (0.10 ≤ x ≤ 0.20) ceramics consist of the pyrochlore-type structure and a small amount of CaZrO₃. The total conductivity of GdSm_1?xCa_xZr₂O_7?x/2 ceramics follows the Arrhenius relation, and gradually increases with increasing temperature from 723 to 1173 K. GdSm_1?xCa_xZr₂O_7?x/2 ceramics are oxide-ion conductors in the oxygen partial pressure range of 1.0 × 10^?4–1.0 atm at each test temperature. The highest total conductivity is about 1.20 × 10^?2 S cm^?1 at 1173 K for the GdSm_0.9Ca_0.1Zr₂O_6.95 ceramic.     

Electrical conductivity of samarium-ytterbium zirconate ceramics

(Sm_1 − xYb_x)₂Zr₂O₇ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) ceramic powders were prepared by chemical-coprecipitation and calcination method, and were pressureless-sintered at 1973 K for 10 h to fabricate dense bulk materials. (Sm_1 − xYb_x)₂Zr₂O₇ has a single phase with a pyrochlore or defect fluorite structure, depending mainly upon the Yb content. They are found to be pyrochlores for 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.1, and defect fluorites for 0.3 ≤ x ≤ 1.0. The electrical conductivity of (Sm_1 − xYb_x)₂Zr₂O₇ was investigated by complex impedance spectroscopy over a frequency range of 200 Hz to 20 MHz from 723 to 1173 K in air. The measured electrical conductivity obeys the Arrhenius relation. The grain conductivity of (Sm_1 − xYb_x)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramics gradually increases with increasing temperature. A decrease of about one order of magnitude in grain conductivity is found at all temperature levels when the Yb content increases from x = 0.1 to x = 0.3. The electrical conductivities of defect fluorite-type materials are lower than those of pyrochlore-type materials in (Sm_1 − xYb_x)₂Zr₂O₇ system, whereas activation energies for the conduction process increase monotonically as the structure becomes disordered.     

Coprecipitation synthesis and sintering property of (YbxSm1-x)2Zr2O7 ceramic powders

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(Yb_xSm_1-x)₂Zr₂O₇ (0<x<1·0) ceramic powders were synthesised with chemical coprecipitation and calcination method. Thermal decomposition behaviour of precipitates was studied by differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetry. The powders were characterised by X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy. The synthesised powders have a particle size of about 100?nm, and exhibit to a certain extent agglomeration. The sintering behaviour of (Yb_xSm_1-x)₂Zr₂O₇ powders was studied by pressureless sintering method at 1550-1700°C for 10?h in air. The relative densities of (Yb_xSm_1-x)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramics increase with increasing sintering temperature, and reach above 95% when sintered at 1700°C for 10?h in air. Sm₂Zr₂O₇ and (Yb_0·1Sm_0·9)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramics have a pyrochlore structure; however, (Yb_xSm_1-x)₂Zr₂O₇ (0·3<x<1·0) ceramics exhibit a defective fluorite type structure.     

Structural and electrical properties of magnetic ceramics of Co1−xCuxFe2O4 spinel nanoferrites

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Magnetic ceramics of the type of spinel nanoferrites of Co_1?xCu_xFe₂O₄ with Cu concentrations of x?=?0·00, 0·25, 0·50, 0·75 and 1·00 were prepared by chemical co-precipitation method. X-ray diffraction results confirmed the formation of a single spinel ferrite structure with crystallite size in the range of 20–63 nm. Scanning electron microscopy and EDS were used to study the morphological and compositional changes taking place with varying Cu concentration. DC electrical resistivity, activation energy and drift mobility are strongly influenced by both Cu concentration and temperature. Resistivities of the prepared magnetic ceramics were found to decrease with the increase in Cu concentration to follow Verwey mechanism. The semiconductor behaviour of the prepared nanoparticles was confirmed from the standard Arrhenius relation of resistivity versus temperature. The dielectric constants were measured in the frequency range of 100 Hz–3·0 MHz and are explained by the Maxwell–Wagner interfacial type of polarisation.     

Solid-state reactive sintering of La2-xGdxZr2O7 transparent ceramics and their optical properties

Transparent polycrystalline La_2-xGd_xZr₂O₇ (x = 0.4–2.0) ceramics were fabricated by solid-state reactive sintering using commercially available La₂O₃, Gd₂O₃ and ZrO₂ nanopowders as the raw materials. The phase composition, microstructure evolution, densification and optical transmittance of the resulting ceramics were investigated. XRD and Raman results reveal that both the powders and ceramics are in single-phase pyrochlore structure. With the promotion of Gd content, the disorder degree of pyrochlore structure increases gradually while the cell parameters decrease. The x = 1.0, 1.2 and 1.6 samples exhibit high optical transmittance in the 450 nm-6.0 μm range, and the La_0.4Gd_1.6Zr₂O₇ sample shows the highest transmittance of 83.84%. The transparent La_2-xGd_xZr₂O₇ ceramics with high optical quality are available as scintillator matrice and high temperature window material.     

Influence of component manipulation on the structural,mechanical, thermophysical and electrical properties of La0·2Ce0.2Nd0.2(ZrxY1−x)0.4O2−δ high-entropy ceramics

A series of high-entropy ceramics (HECs) with compositions of La_0·2Ce_0.2Nd_0.2(Zr_xY_1−x)_0.4O_2−δ (x = 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9 and 1.0, the corresponding names being HEC(Zr_0·5/Y_0.5, Zr_0·6/Y_0.4, Zr_0·7/Y_0.3, Zr_0·8/Y_0.2, Zr_0·9/Y_0.1, Zr_1·0/Y₀)) were sintered in air at 1600 ^°C for 10 h. When x is in the range of 0.5–0.7, a fluorite phase is formed. Then, as x exceeds 0.7, a second pyrochlore-structured phase appears, and its content gradually increases with the increasing x. The grain growth of the samples is inhibited by increasing in the relative Zr content. The grain refinement and the formation of second phase reduce the thermal conductivity and reinforce the mechanical properties of the samples. HEC(Zr_0.9/Y_0.1) has the lowest thermal conductivity (50–500 °C) and brittleness index, as well as the highest fracture toughness among all samples. In addition, La_0·2Ce_0.2Nd_0.2(Zr_xY_1−x)_0.4O_2−δ ceramics have excellent thermal stability under Ar atmosphere in 50–1400 °C. The thermal expansion coefficients of the samples marginally change regardless of the variation in x. All samples show higher oxygen barrier property than Y₂O₃-stabilized ZrO₂.     

PREPARATION AND THERMAL EXPANSION OF FE2-xYxW3O12 POWDER BY CITRATE SOL-GEL PROCESS

Fe_2-xY_xW₃O₁₂ powder has been synthesized by the citrate sol-gel process. A model was proposed to calculate the concentration of species in a citric solution. The calculated results could provide valuable information for determining the optimal molar ratio of cation to citric acid and pH value of solution for Fe_2-xY_xW₃O₁₂ preparation. The predicted parameters derived from this model are in good agreement with the experimental results. The prepared gel and the Fe_2-xY_xW₃O₁₂ powder were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential thermal analysis-thermogravimetry (DTA-TG). The results show that it is very difficult to obtain pure Fe₂W₃O₁₂ powder by the citrate sol-gel process in the temperature range 500°–1000°C, however, Y₂W₃O₁₂ can easily be prepared even at 500°C. Y₂W₃O₁₂ annealed at 1000°C for 10 h is favorable for absorbing moisture in air to form Y₂W₃O₁₂·3.3H₂O. The thermal expansion coefficients of Y₂W₃O₁₂·3.3H₂O are: α_a = ? 8.01 × 10^?6°C^?1, α_b = ? 2.51 × 10^?7°C^?1, and α_c = ? 5.55 × 10^?6°C^?1 in 473–1173 K.     

Ferroelectric,dielectric and pyroelectric properties of Sr and Sn codoped BCZT lead free ceramics

The 1?mol.-%Sr and 1?mol.-%Sn codoped (Ba_0·84Ca_0·15Sr_0·01)(Ti_0·90Zr_0·09Sn_0·01)O₃ (BCSTZS) ceramics were synthesised by the normal solid state sintering method. The electric field and temperature dependence of the ferroelectric properties of the BCSTZS ceramics were investigated. Their energy storage density depending on electric field and temperature was determined from the polarisation–electric field (P–E?) hysteresis loops. According to the dielectric analysis, the BCSTZS ceramics experience three-phase transitions upon cooling. At room temperature, the pyroelectric coefficient p calculated from the remnant polarisation–temperature (P_r–T?) curve is 1116·7?μC?K^??1?m^??2, and the figures of merit F_d is 18·1?μPa^??1/2, F_v is 0·013?m²?C^??1 and F_i is 479·3?pm?V^??1 respectively. The pyroelectric figures of merit exhibit high frequency stability over a wide range from 100 to 2000?Hz, whereas these values vary gradually with the increase in temperature, which deserves further research to improve their stability. The excellent pyroelectric property of the BCSTZS ceramics is considered as correlating with a polymorphic phase transition occurring around room temperature. The present study demonstrates that the lead free BCSTZS ceramics are promising candidate for replacing the lead zirconate titanate based ceramics.     

Glycine–nitrate synthesis of Sr doped La2Zr2O7 pyrochlore powder

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Materials with A₂B₂O₇ (pyrochlore) structure have received significant attention for their applications as new protonic conductors and materials used in electronic devices. One of the unique synthesis routes for La₂Zr₂O₇ (pyrochlore) powders is the glycine–nitrate combustion method, which shows superior properties of the synthesised powder using glycine as a complexing agent. The Sr doped La₂Zr₂O₇ powders in pure pyrochlore structure were produced using this approach. Selected characteristics of the synthesised powders, such as crystal structure, lattice parameters, crystallite size, the vibrational properties, the morphology of the particles, along with the specific surface area and particle size, have been investigated. The dependence of some properties on annealing temperatures of the powders has been studied.     

Preparation,Structural Characterization,and Enhanced Electrical Conductivity of Pyrochlore‐type (Sm1–xEux)2Zr2O7 Ceramics

(Sm_1–xEu_x)₂Zr₂O₇ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) samples are prepared by solid state reaction method using Sm₂O₃, Eu₂O₃, and ZrO₂ as starting materials. The phase composition and microstructure of (Sm_1–xEu_x)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramics are investigated by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) coupled with selected area electron diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. XRD and TEM show that all the samples exhibit a single pyrochlore‐type structure. HRTEM observation indicates that the whole grain interior of Sm₂Zr₂O₇ ceramic is a perfect crystal free of any dislocation. Raman spectroscopy reveals that the degree of structural disorder of (Sm_1–xEu_x)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramics increases gradually with increasing Eu content. The electrical conductivity of (Sm_1–xEu_x)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramics is investigated by impedance spectroscopy in the air and hydrogen atmospheres, respectively. The electrical conductivity of (Sm_1–xEu_x)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramics increases with increasing Eu content at identical temperature levels. Both the activation energy E_g and the pre‐exponential factor σ_0g for the grain conductivity gradually increase with increasing Eu content. As the ionic conductivity shows no obvious change in both air and hydrogen atmospheres, the conduction of (Sm_1–xEu_x)₂Zr₂O₇ is purely ionic with negligible electronic conduction.     

Effects of Ti-substitution on the crystal structures,micro-structures and microwave dielectric properties of Li2Mg3Zr1-xTixO6 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) ceramics

Li₂Mg₃Zr_1?xTi_xO₆ (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1) ceramics were prepared via a solid-state reaction method. Crystal structures, sintering behaviors, micro-structures and microwave dielectric properties of Li₂Mg₃Zr_1?xTi_xO₆ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) ceramics were investigated by XRD, SEM and chemical bond theory. XRD results showed that a single phase with the rock-salt structure was formed in all ranges. On the basis of the Rietveld refinement and chemical bond theory, several intrinsic parameters were calculated and connections between intrinsic parameters and microwave dielectric properties were investigated. The substitutions of Ti⁴⁺ for Zr⁴⁺ obviously increased the relative density and improved the quality factors. Variations of ε_r could be explained by changes of the polarizability. Q·f values showed the similar trend with the packing fractions, average bond valences and lattice energy of Zr–O bonds. τ_? values significantly correlated with the bond energy of Zr–O bonds.     

Densifications and mechanical properties of single-phase Gd2Zr2O7 ceramic waste forms with improved TRPO waste load

A nitrate–citrate combustion method combined with microwave sintering was firstly employed for the rapid fabrication of the Gd₂Zr₂O₇ matrix immobilizing various amounts of simulated nuclear wastes. Phase evolutions, microstructure changes, element distributions, densification processes and mechanical properties of the as-prepared (1 – x)Gd₂Zr₂O₇·xTRPO (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.6) at various temperatures were investigated. Compared to the reported studies, we have increased the immobilization amount of simulated TRPO waste within a crystal structure from 45 to 60 wt%. T_d and T_g (the threshold temperatures to trigger accelerated densification and grain growth, respectively) were employed to divide the densification process into three stages. the mechanical properties and the densification stages of the (1 – x)Gd₂Zr₂O₇·xTRPO (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.6) ceramics sintered under microwave sintering at various temperatures were finally determined. Fine-grained (1 – x)Gd₂Zr₂O₇·xTRPO (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.6) ceramic waste forms with average grain size less than 200 nm and relative density higher than 90% can be obtained by microwave sintering at sintering temperature less than 1400 °C.     

Effect of ZnO on Mg2TiO4–MgTiO3–CaTiO3 microwave dielectric ceramics prepared by reaction sintering route

ZnO-doped Mg₂TiO₄–MgTiO₃–CaTiO₃ microwave dielectric ceramics were successfully prepared by the reaction sintering route. The compact samples consisted of MgTiO₃, Mg₂TiO₄ and CaTiO₃, which was confirmed by X-ray diffraction and energy-dispersive spectra. ZnO efficiently lowered the sintering temperature and promoted the densification, as well as the improvements in the dielectric constant and the quality factor. At the level of ZnO?=?1 wt-%, the ceramics exhibited optimum microwave dielectric properties: a dielectric constant of 20.3, a high quality factor of 64,740 GHz (at 9.9 GHz) and a near-zero temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (–1.3 ppm/^oC) after sintering at 1320^oC for 4 h.     

Preparation, structure and electrical conductivity of pyrochlore-type Gd1−xEu2xSm1−xZr2O7 ceramics with a constant lattice parameter

A novel series of Gd_1−xEu_2xSm_1−xZr₂O₇ (x = 0, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1) ceramics with a constant lattice parameter are prepared by solid-state reaction, and are then evaluated as possible solid electrolytes. The microstructure and electrical properties of Gd_1−xEu_2xSm_1−xZr₂O₇ ceramics have been investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and complex impedance analysis. Gd_1−xEu_2xSm_1−xZr₂O₇ ceramics exhibit a single phase of pyrochlore-type structure. The total conductivity of Gd_1−xEu_2xSm_1−xZr₂O₇ ceramics obeys the Arrhenius relation, and gradually increases with increasing temperature from 723 to 1173 K. At 973–1173 K, the composition has little effect on electrical conductivity of Gd_1−xEu_2xSm_1−xZr₂O₇ ceramics. Gd_1−xEu_2xSm_1−xZr₂O₇ ceramics are oxide-ion conductors in the oxygen partial pressure range of 1.0 × 10⁻⁴ to 1.0 atm at all test temperature levels. The maximum total conductivity of Gd_1−xEu_2xSm_1−xZr₂O₇ ceramics is about 1.01 × 10⁻² S cm⁻¹ at 1173 K in air.     

Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Over CaTi1−x Zr x O3 Composites Synthesized by Polymerized Complex Method

The solid solution of CaTi_1−x Zr _x O₃ (x = 0–0.15) was successfully synthesized by the polymerized complex (PC) method. This study has exhibited the advantage of the PC method to prepare a highly active CaTiO₃ compared with the conventional solid-state reaction (SSR) method. More importantly, further improvement in phase purity and large surface area was achieved by the doping of Zr⁴⁺, leading to remarkable enhancement of photocatalytic activities compared to pure CaTiO₃. The quantum yield for H₂ evolution over the most active photocatalyst, Pt (1.0 wt%)/CaTi_0.93Zr_0.07O₃, was 1.91% and 13.3% in photoreactions from pure water and aqueous ethanol solution, respectively for 0.1 g photocatalyst, which was about 3.3 and 2.5 times compared to that of PC-derived CaTiO₃.     

Dielectric performance of pyrochlore-type Bi2MgNb2-xTaxO9 ceramics: The effects of tantalum doping

The solid solutions based on the pyrochlore-type system Bi₂MgNb_2-xTa_xO₉ were formed in the compositional range х = 0–2.0 (Bi_1·6Mg_0·8Nb_1.6-tTa_tO_7.2, t = 0–1.6). The Rietveld method was used to refine the structure for Bi₂MgNb_2-xTa_xO₉ (x = 0, 1.0, 2.0). The increasing tantalum content led to the slight decrease in the cubic unit cell parameters from 10.56934 (4) Å for x = 0 and 10.54607 (3) Å for x = 2 (sp.gr. Fd-3m:2). At the same time, tantalum additions suppressed grain growth in the pyrochlore ceramics during sintering and made it possible to obtain materials with an average grain size of 1–2 μm (Bi_1·6Mg_0·8Ta_1·6O_7.2). The increase in the Ta⁵⁺ concentration led to the decrease in the dielectric permeability from 104 (Bi_1·6Mg_0·8Nb_1·6O_7.2) to 20 (Bi_1·6Mg_0·8Ta_1·6O_7.2) at room temperature, while the dielectric loss tangent remained lower than 0.002, which is due to the small grain size and the high porosity of the samples. An increase in temperature has practically no effect on the values of the dielectric permittivity in the entire frequency range. The samples have weak through conductivity. The activation energies of electrical conductivity varied in the range of 0.84–1.00 eV, and the less tantalum, the lower the activation energy. The electrical properties of the samples at 200 Hz to 1 MHz are described by the simplest parallel scheme.     

Sintering behavior and microwave dielectric properties of a new low-permittivity ceramic system Ca(Mg1−xAlx)(Si1−x/2Alx/2)2O6

The diopside ceramics with a formula of Ca(Mg_1−xAl_x)(Si_1−x/2Al_x/2)₂O₆ (x=0.01–0.3) were synthesized via a traditional solid-state reaction method, and their solid solubility, sintering behavior and microwave dielectric properties were investigated. The results revealed that the solubility limit of Al₂O₃ in Ca(Mg_1−xAl_x)(Si_1−x/2Al_x/2)₂O₆, which is defined as x, was between 0.15 and 0.2, and a second phase of CaAl₂SiO₆ presented when the x value reached 0.2. Appropriate Al³⁺ substitution for Mg²⁺ and Si⁴⁺ could promote the sintering process and lower the densification temperature, and a broadened densification temperature range of 1250–1300 °C was obtained for the compositions of x=0.08–0.15. With the increase of the x value, the dielectric constant (ε_r) increased roughly linearly, and the temperature coefficient of frequency (τ_f) showed a rising trend. The Q×f values increased from 57,322 GHz to 59,772 GHz as the x value increased from 0.01 to 0.08, and then they were saturated in the range of x=0.08–0.2. Further increase of the x value (x≥0.25) deteriorated the microwave dielectric properties. Good microwave dielectric properties of ε_r=7.89, Q×f=59,772 GHz and τ_f=−42.12 ppm/°C were obtained for the ceramics with the composition of x=0.08 sintered at 1275 °C.     

NOx storage capacity,SO2 resistance and regeneration of Pt/(Ba)/CeZr model catalysts for NOx-trap system

NOx storage capacity, sulphur resistance and regeneration of 1wt%Pt/Ce_0.7Zr_0.3O₂ (Pt/CeZr) and 1wt%Pt/10wt%BaO/Ce_0.7Zr_0.3O₂ (Pt/Ba/CeZr) catalysts were studied and compared to a 1wt%Pt/10wt%BaO/Al₂O₃ (Pt/Ba/Al) model catalyst submitted to the same treatments. Pt/Ba/CeZr presents the best NOx storage capacity at 400 °C in accordance with basicity measurements by CO₂ TPD and Pt/CeZr shows the better performance at 200 °C mainly due to a low sensitivity to CO₂ at this temperature. For all samples, sulphating induces a detrimental effect on NOx storage capacity but regeneration at 550 °C under rich conditions generally leads to the total recovery of catalytic performance. However, the nearly complete sulphur elimination is only observed on Pt/CeZr. Moreover, an oxidizing treatment at 800 °C leads to partial sulphates elimination on the Pt/CeZr catalyst whereas a stabilization of sulphates on Ba containing species is observed.