Influence of operating parameters on photocatalytic degradation of phenol in UV/TiO2 process

The use of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) for improved photocatalytic degradation of phenol in aqueous suspension of commercial TiO₂ powders (Degussa P-25) was investigated. Photodegradation was compared using direct photolysis (UV alone), H₂O₂/UV, TiO₂/UV, and H₂O₂/TiO₂/UV processes in a batch reactor with high-pressure mercury lamp irradiation. The effects of operating parameters such as catalyst dosage, light intensity, pH of the solution, the initial phenol, and H₂O₂ concentrations on photodegradation process were examined. It was shown that photodegradation using H₂O₂/TiO₂/UV process was much more effective than using either H₂O₂/UV or TiO₂/UV process. The effect of the initial phenol concentration on TOC removal was also studied, demonstrating that more than 8 h was required to completely mineralize phenol into water and carbon dioxide. For all the four oxidation processes studied, photodegradation followed the first-order kinetics. The apparent rate constants with 400-W UV ranged from 5.0 × 10⁻⁴ min⁻¹ by direct photolysis to 1.4 × 10⁻² min⁻¹ using H₂O₂/TiO₂/UV process. The role of H₂O₂ on such enhanced photodegradation of phenol in aqueous solution was finally discussed.     

不同物相TiO2对H2O2/O3氧化效能的影响

研究了不同物相TiO₂对H₂O₂/O₃氧化效能的影响,目标有机物为羟基自由基探针化合物乙酸。结果表明,在初始pH为7.0和10.0时,加入TiO₂反而降低了H₂O₂/O₃的氧化效率,其中锐钛矿TiO₂比金红石TiO₂的减弱作用更为明显。当初始pH为3.0时,金红石TiO₂能显著提高H₂O₂/O₃的氧化效率,但锐钛矿TiO₂影响不明显。机理分析表明,H₂O₂浓度及其衰减速率与乙酸的去除效率有很大的相关性。在pH为7.0和10.0时,两种物相TiO₂均能加快H₂O₂的分解,其中锐钛矿TiO₂作用更为显著。此条件下HO₂^-能有效引发臭氧分解产生羟基自由基,故H₂O₂过快分解反而降低了乙酸的去除效果。在pH为3.0时,H₂O₂去质子化反应困难,故O₃/H₂O₂氧化效率极低,H₂O₂浓度也几乎不变。加入TiO₂能明显提高H₂O₂的分解速率,相比金红石TiO₂,锐钛矿TiO₂使H₂O₂在5 min内基本分解完毕,但其对H₂O₂/O₃氧化效率几乎没有影响。饱和臭氧水分解速度的批处理实验也有相似的结果。由此可见,合适引发剂浓度可能是保证臭氧类高级氧化技术较高效率的关键,否则只会导致氧化剂的无效过快分解。利用氯化硝基四氮唑蓝法对比分析了酸性条件下H₂O₂/O₃、锐钛矿TiO₂/H₂O₂/O₃和金红石TiO₂/H₂O₂/O₃体系产生超氧自由基(·O₂^-)的量,其大小顺序为:H₂O₂/O₃< 金红石TiO₂/H₂O₂/O₃< 锐钛矿TiO₂/H₂O₂/O₃,这与前面结果吻合很好。     

臭氧催化氧化降解煤化工高盐废水有机物的机理

研究了臭氧催化氧化降解煤化工高盐废水有机物的机理。实验采集了国内典型煤化工企业高盐废水,明确了水中盐离子的组成及含量;制备高盐性臭氧催化剂,研究了不同活性组分对臭氧催化氧化效率的影响,确定了最佳的臭氧催化剂;对臭氧催化剂开展表征分析,明确催化剂表观形貌、元素组成及负载情况;最后采用甲酸模拟水样,研究臭氧催化氧化作用方式、臭氧衰减率变化、羟基自由基（·OH）变化、H₂O₂变化及超氧自由基（·O₂^-）变化,明确臭氧催化氧化作用机理及反应历程。结果表明：煤化工高盐废水阳离子主要为钠离子,其次是钾离子、钙离子、镁离子;阴离子主要为氯离子、硫酸根,其次是硝酸根离子;通过研究不同活性组分对臭氧催化氧化效率确定最佳催化剂为SiO₂/Al₂O₃-Fe₂O₃。对催化剂开展表征分析发现：催化剂载体为硅铝复合氧化物,铁作为活性组分均匀负载于载体上。臭氧催化氧化降解机理研究发现：臭氧催化氧化过程遵从羟基自由基作用机理,O₃通过衰减产生羟基自由基,而催化剂的加入促进了·OH生成;反应过程中产生的H₂O₂量与·?OH有关,·?OH越多,H₂O₂产生量越多,但·O₂^-的产生与·OH没关系。     

Degradation of neonicotinoid insecticides by different advanced oxidation processes and studying the effect of ozone on TiO2 photocatalysis

Although some studies concerning the effect of pH and ozone dosage on TiO₂ photocatalysis (O₂/TiO₂/UV) have already been published, no complete investigation and explanation of the effects of both parameters on photocatalytic ozonation (O₃/TiO₂/UV) have been carried out. Aqueous solutions of neonicotinoid insecticides (thiacloprid and imidacloprid) were chosen as a degradation medium, since they exhibit a high threat for aquatic systems and it is of great importance to find an effective method for their elimination from the environment. In preliminary stability tests, thiacloprid showed higher photo- and chemical stability compared to imidacloprid, therefore its degradation was studied in detail. To assess the suitability of various treatments for degradation and mineralization of thiacloprid in water at different pH values and ozone dosages, we applied ozonation (O₃) and three different photochemical advanced oxidation processes, namely ozonation, coupled with UV radiation (O₃/UV), O₃/TiO₂/UV and O₂/TiO₂/UV. Light source emitting mainly in UVA range was applied in all three processes. The photocatalytic ozonation (O₃/TiO₂/UV) was found to be the most efficient process irrespective of pH. The synergistic effect of ozone and TiO₂ photocatalysis was noticed at acidic and neutral pH, but the synergism was lost at basic pH, probably due to faster self-decompositon of ozone under alkaline conditions. At acidic pH, also the oxidation of chloride anions to chlorate(V) was noticed in O₃/TiO₂/UV and in O₃/UV processes. By plotting the disappearance rate constants of thiacloprid degradation in O₃/TiO₂/UV and O₃/UV systems as a function of the flow rate of ozone, the synergistic effect of ozone was undoubtedly proven. The slope of the linear fit in case of O₃/TiO₂/UV process was considerably steeper than in case of O₃/UV, which would not happen in absence of synergistic effect. The linearity in O₃/TiO₂/UV system was lost only at very high flow rates of ozone.     

Fe2+/H2O2体系内各种自由基在氧化NO中的作用

Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系可分解产生多种氧化性自由基, 主要包括O₂^-·、·OH和HO₂·。本文实验研究了O₂^-·、·OH及HO₂·在Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系氧化NO气体过程中的作用。结果表明:在本实验条件下, O₂^-·对NO气体的氧化作用不明显;·OH及HO₂·是该体系氧化NO气体的主要活性物质, 其中·OH的氧化作用更大。加快自由基的生成速率可以增强Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系对NO气体的氧化能力, 但O₂的生成速率同时加快。只有少量·OH及HO₂·参与NO的氧化, ·OH与HO₂·之间的快速反应是Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系氧化NO过程中H₂O₂利用率低的主要原因。     

Fe2+/H2O2体系O2生成路径

掌握Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系O₂的生成路径,可为避免H₂O₂无效分解,开发经济高效的Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系利用技术指明方向。采用添加自由基捕获剂的方法,探究Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系内各种自由基对O₂生成速率的影响,进而确定O₂的生成路径。结果表明:Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系内不会产生大量O₂^-·,O₂^-·不是生成O₂的主要反应物质;O₂^-·被全部捕获后,体系中仍产生大量O₂^-·,但此时无O₂生成,证明生成O₂的反应由·OH和HO₂·两种自由基直接参与。分析认为反应·OH+HO₂·-H₂O+O₂是体系内O₂生成的主要路径。控制Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系定向生成·OH,抑制HO₂·的产生,是提高Fe²⁺/H₂O₂体系中H₂O₂利用率的有效手段。     

H2O2强化光催化处理苯胺化工废水的应用试验

研究者在苯胺模拟废水高级氧化处理方面开展了很多研究,但针对炼化企业苯胺装置废水含盐高、色度高、COD降解难等问题尚未开展工程应用。为解决苯胺生产废水的实际问题,本研究开展了TiO₂/UV-H₂O₂氧化降解苯胺废水（1~2m³/h）的现场试验研究。考察了苯胺废水在单独TiO₂/UV、单独H₂O₂氧化及TiO₂/UV-H₂O₂协同作用下的处理效果,提出了苯胺废水的最佳处理工艺方案,并进行了成本核算。结果表明,单独TiO₂/UV和单独H₂O₂氧化对苯胺废水的脱色率和COD去除率偏低,而TiO₂/UV-H₂O₂协同作用时苯胺废水脱色率和COD去除率可达95%以上。协同氧化体系中,H₂O₂的氧化降解作用显著,H₂O₂投加量1%~2%;酸性条件利于苯胺废水的降解,特别是pH=3.8~4.2时;TiO₂/UV和H₂O₂协同作用一段时间后,停止UV而凭借残余H₂O₂可以将体系中的中间产物继续降解直至矿化成CO₂。TiO₂/UV- H₂O₂协同处理炼化企业苯胺生产废水,出水COD≤60mg/L,色度≤20倍,单位能耗约18.44kW·h/m³,明显低于文献报道值,具有显著的技术性与经济性。     

Simultaneous utilization of electro-generated O2 and H2 for H2O2 production: An upgrade of the Pd-catalytic electro-Fenton process for pollutants degradation

The Electro-Fenton (EF) process is one of the promising advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for environmental remediation. The H₂O₂ yield of EF process largely determines its performance on organic pollutants degradation. Conventional Pd-catalytic EF process generates H₂O₂ via the combination reaction of anodic O₂ and cathodic H₂. However, the relatively expensive catalyst limits its application. Herein, a hybrid Pd/activated carbon (Pd/AC)-stainless steel mesh (SS) cathode (PACSS) was proposed, which enables more efficient H₂O₂ generation. It utilizes AC, the support of Pd catalyst, as part of cathode for H₂O₂ generation via 2-electron anodic O₂ reduction, and SS serve as a current distributor. Moreover, H₂O₂ could be catalytically decomposed upon AC to generate highly reactive ·OH, which avoids the use of Fe²⁺. Compared with conventional Pd catalyst, H₂O₂ concentration obtained by PACSS cathode is 248.2% higher, the O₂ utilization efficiency was also increased from 3.2% to 10.8%. Within 50 min, 26.3%, 72.5%, and 94.0% H₂O₂ was decomposed by Pd, AC, and Pd/AC. Fluorescence detection results implied that Pd/AC is effective upon H₂O₂ activation for OH generation. Finally, iron-free EF process enabled by PACSS cathode was examined to be effective for reactive blue 19 (RB19) degradation. After continuous running for 10 cycles (500 min), the PACSS cathode was still stable for H₂O₂ generation, H₂O₂ activation, and RB19 degradation, showing its potential application for organic pollutants degradation without increase in the running cost.     

超重力强化O3/H2O2氧化甲苯合成苯甲酸的研究

提出一种超重力环境下甲苯合成苯甲酸的新方法,对比不同臭氧化工艺合成苯甲酸的收率,研究了反应溶剂、臭氧气相浓度、过氧化氢与甲苯的摩尔比、超重力因子、液体流量对苯甲酸收率的影响规律。研究结果表明：RPB (rotating packed bed)-O₃/H₂O₂较其他工艺具有更高的反应性能;得到优化的工艺条件是反应溶剂为乙腈、臭氧气相浓度为80 mg·L^-1、过氧化氢与甲苯的摩尔比为0.15、超重力因子为40、液体流量为120 L·h^-1,在优化的工艺条件下得到苯甲酸收率为45%。通过电子顺磁共振仪 (EPR)对反应过程中产生的活性自由基进行表征,结果表明,O₃/H₂O₂体系中存在·OH。另外,用气相色谱-质谱联用仪(GC-MS)分析了中间产物,结果表明反应过程中生成的中间产物包括苯甲醇和苯甲醛。基于ERP实验和GC-MS表征结果,探索臭氧/双氧水氧化甲苯合成苯甲酸可能的反应历程。     

ELIMINATION OF BENZENE AND CHLOROBENZENES BY PHOTODEGRADATION AND OZONATION PROCESSES

Benzene (B) and two representative chlorobenzenes (1,4-dichlorobenzene (DCB) and 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene (TCB)) were oxidized by means of UV irradiation alone, ozone alone, and the combinations UV/H₂O₂ and O₃/H₂O₂. In the single photolytic process, the influence on the photodegradation of the pH, temperature, and type of radiation source used was established. A kinetic study was performed by evaluating the first-order rate constants and the quantum yields. The effect of the additional presence of hydrogen peroxide was pointed out in the combined process UV/H₂O₂,with the determination of the specific contribution of the radical pathway to the overall photodegradation system. In the oxidation by ozone based systems (ozone alone and the combination O₃/H₂O₂), the rate constants at 20°C for the reaction of each compound with ozone and hydroxyl radicals were determined.     

Investigation of the photodecomposition of phenol in near-UV-irradiated aqueous TiO2 suspensions. II. Effect of charge-trapping species on product distribution

The photodegradation of phenol was investigated in the presence of TiO₂ (anatase) as photocatalyst in near-UV-irradiated aqueous unbuffered suspensions. The distribution of degradation products and a reduction in total organic carbon are reported, focusing on the influence of charge-trapping species (O₂, Ag⁺ and H₂O₂). In the presence of dissolved O₂, the degradation proceeds predominantly via OH, where hydroxylated aromatics were detected: catechol, hydroquinone and 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene; in the presence of Ag⁺, the direct hole oxidation dominates, with p-benzoquinone as the only identified transient product; in the presence of H₂O₂, both OH and direct oxidation by positive holes contribute to the degradation of phenol. Besides the identified compounds, the formation of presumed ring-opening products occurs simultaneously. In contrast with the general view, it is pointed out that the appearance of aliphatic products in the early stage of the oxidation process is not unambiguous proof of the participation of direct hole oxidation in the degradation mechanism.     

基于CFD模拟的臭氧低温氧化烧结烟气中NO过程分析

以256 m²烧结机O₃氧化烧结烟气中NO过程为研究对象,采用CFD数值模拟方法考察了含O₃喷射气体与烧结烟气流动及NO低温氧化特性。通过与76步复杂反应机理的对比验证了11步简化机理的适用性,分析了反应温度、O₃/NO摩尔比以及O₃分布特性对NO氧化效率和不同价态NO _x 转化率的影响规律。通过对简单结构反应器的模拟结果表明：NO₃稳定性较差,烟道内主要氧化产物为NO₂与N₂O₅;随反应温度升高,NO氧化效率基本保持不变,NO₂转化率提高且提升速率逐渐增大而N₂O₅呈相反规律;随O₃/NO摩尔比增大,NO氧化效率提高但提升速率逐渐减小,NO₂转化率先增大后在摩尔比高于1.25时开始减小,而各工况均产生N₂O₅且生成量逐渐增大,其原因为射流核心区可提供高O₃/NO摩尔比条件;通过优化O₃分布器结构改善O₃与烟气接触与混合条件,O₃与NO摩尔比为1.0、停留时间为0.87 s时NO氧化率可提高约12.8%,摩尔比为2.0、停留时间为1.73 s时N₂O₅转化率可提高约15.6%。     

电芬顿-臭氧一体化工艺处理船舶生活污水

高级氧化技术是一种新型、绿色的水处理工艺,通过各种强化技术更快、更多地产生具有强氧化性的羟基自由基,使其与废水中的有机物发生链式反应,从而将废水中的有机物快速高效降解为无害的无机盐。采用两种典型的高级氧化技术：电芬顿和臭氧,一体化处理船舶生活污水,研究结果表明：在电流密度20 mA/cm²,芬顿试剂n（H₂O₂）：n（Fe²⁺）=3：1,C（Fe²⁺）为0.01 mol/L,氧气速率2 L/min,臭氧投加量6 g/L时,电芬顿-臭氧一体化装置能有效降解船舶生活污水中的污染物,当处理时间为120 min时,对COD去除率可达86.4%。     

The kinetics of phenol decomposition under UV irradiation with and without H2O2 on TiO2, Fe–TiO2 and Fe–C–TiO2 photocatalysts

H₂O₂ used in the photo-Fenton reaction with iron catalyst can accelerate the oxidation of Fe²⁺ to Fe³⁺ under UV irradiation and in the dark (in the so called dark Fenton process). It was proved that conversion of phenol under UV irradiation in the presence of H₂O₂ predominantly produces highly hydrophilic products and catechol, which can accelerate the rate of phenol decomposition. However, while H₂O₂ under UV irradiation could decompose phenol to highly hydrophilic products and dihydroxybenzenes in a very short time, complete mineralization proceeded rather slowly. When H₂O₂ is used for phenol decomposition in the presence of TiO₂ and Fe–TiO₂, decrease of OH radicals formed on the surface of TiO₂ and Fe–TiO₂ has been observed and photodecomposition of phenol is slowed down. In case of phenol decomposition under UV irradiation on Fe–C–TiO₂ photocatalyst in the presence of H₂O₂, marked acceleration of the decomposition rate is observed due to the photo-Fenton reactions: Fe²⁺ is likely oxidized to Fe³⁺, which is then efficiently recycled to Fe²⁺ by the intermediate products formed during phenol decomposition, such as hydroquinone (HQ) and catechol.     

Carbon formation and its influence on ethanol steam reforming over Ni/Al2O3 catalysts

Ethanol steam reforming was studied over Ni/Al₂O₃ catalysts. The effect of support (- and γ-Al₂O₃), metal loading and a comparison between conventional H₂ reduction with an activation method employing a CH₄/O₂ mixture was investigated. The properties of catalysts were studied by N₂ physisorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and temperature programmed reduction (TPR). After activity tests, the catalysts were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TG/DTA). Ni supported on γ-Al₂O₃ was more active for H₂ production than the catalyst supported on -Al₂O₃. Metal loading did not affect the catalytic performance. The alternative activation method with CH₄/O₂ mixture affected differently the activity and stability of the Ni/γ-Al₂O₃ and the Ni/-Al₂O₃ catalyst. This activation method increased significantly the stability of Ni/-Al₂O₃ compared to H₂ reduction. SEM and TG/DTA analysis indicate the formation of filamentous carbon during the CH₄/O₂ activation step, which is associated with the increasing catalyst activity and stability. The effect of temperature on the type of carbon formed was investigated; indicating that filamentous coke increased activity while encapsulating coke promoted deactivation. A discussion about carbon formation and the influence on the activity is presented.     

非热等离子体协同Mn-Ce/La/γ-Al2O3催化剂去除甲苯

采用自制线管式介质阻挡放电反应器,针对非热等离子体协同Mn-Ce/La/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂对低浓度甲苯的去除开展研究。研究中制备了Mn/γ-Al₂O₃、Mn-Ce/γ-Al₂O₃、Mn-La/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂,从甲苯去除率、产物O₃生成、CO_x选择性及其他副产物生成情况考察比较了空管放电、协同催化剂放电时催化降解甲苯性能,并对催化剂进行了BET、SEM、H₂-TPR和ICP-OES表征研究。结果表明：稀土助剂的加入有助于提高甲苯去除率及降低程度,且La催化性能优于Ce_.,当外加电压22 kV、气量6 L·min^-1、甲苯初始浓度600 mg·m^-3时,Mn-La/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂对甲苯去除率达到72.74%。H₂-TPR结果表明,稀土助剂的加入提高了催化剂低温活性及储氧能力,添加La的效果优于Ce。催化剂有助于抑制副产物O₃生成,提高CO₂和CO_x选择性。     

超重力强化臭氧高级氧化技术的研究进展

臭氧高级氧化技术因其绿色高效、适用性广、操作简便等优势,成为当前水处理领域前沿技术之一,但臭氧在传统反应器内普遍存在吸收效果差,臭氧利用率低等缺陷。旋转填料床（RPB）利用高速旋转的填料产生超重力场,将液体剪切破碎为细小的液膜、液丝或液滴,其较高的相界面积、不断更新的界面以及内部流体的强制湍动,加快了臭氧的传质与分解,该技术对于传质受限的臭氧高级氧化过程的强化有着突出的优势。本文简述了超重力强化臭氧氧化过程的原理,介绍了RPB与O₃、O₃/H₂O₂、O₃/Fenton、O₃/PS（过硫酸盐）、催化臭氧氧化等高级氧化法耦合应用处理有机废水的研究现状,并对超重力技术的优势及技术突破进行了述评,总结了超重力应用臭氧高级氧化技术的潜在经济效益和环境效益,提出功能化填料及大型RPB的开发需求,以期为超重力技术在废水处理领域的拓展应用提供理论基础和技术参考。     

蛋白土与硫酸铵煅烧反应产物及过程动力学

蛋白土具有良好的应用前景,但是其自然白度较低制约了其开发应用。蛋白土硫酸铵煅烧法可去除其中的显色金属氧化物,提高蛋白土的白度,同时提取其中Al₂O₃。本文采用热重-差示扫描量热（TG-DSC）、同步热分析与红外质谱（TG-FTIR-MS）联用系统,结合X射线衍射对煅烧过程的固相及气相产物进行了表征分析,明析了其化学过程。结果表明,蛋白土中的Al₂O₃和Fe₂O₃在200~350℃时反应生成（NH₄）₃（Al,Fe）（SO₄）₃,同时逸出NH₃和H₂O;350~450℃时,进一步反应转化为NH₄（Al,Fe）（SO₄）₂,同时逸出NH₃、H₂O、SO₂和O₂;450~550℃时,NH₄（Al,Fe）（SO₄）₂分解生成（Al,Fe）₂（SO₄）₃,同时逸出NH₃、H₂O、SO₂和O₂;550~750℃时（Al,Fe）₂（SO₄）₃分解生成Al₂O₃和Fe₂O₃,同时逸出SO₂和O₂。采用Kissinger微分法与Ozawa积分法分别计算出4个阶段表观活化能后取二者平均值,分别为101.74kJ/mol、104.52kJ/mol、201.40kJ/mol、232.51kJ/mol,并获得对应4个热化学反应阶段的频率因子、反应级数和动力学方程。     

Integrated ozone–photo–Fenton process for the removal of pollutant from industrial wastewater

The use of hybrid advanced oxidation processes(AOPs) for the removal of pollutants from industrial effluents has been extensively studied in recent literature. The aim of this study is to compare the performance of the photo,Fenton, photo-Fenton and ozone–photo–Fenton processes in terms of color removal and chemical oxygen demand(COD) removal of distillery industrial effluent together with the associated electrical energy per order. It was observed from the experimental results that the O_3/UV/Fe~(2 +)/H_2O_2 process yielded a 100% color and95.50% COD removals with electrical energy per order of 0.015 k W·h·m~(-3) compared to all other combinations of the AOPs. The effects of various operating parameters such as H_2O_2 and Fe~(2+) concentration, effluent pH, COD concentration and UV power on the removal of color, COD and electrical energy per order for the ozone–photo–Fenton process was critically studied and reported. The color and COD removals were analyzed using a UV/Vis spectrometer and closed reflux method.     

Water vapor sensitivity of nanosized La(Co, Mn, Fe)1−x(Cu, Pd)xO3 perovskites during NO reduction by C3H6 in the presence of oxygen

A series of La(Co, Mn, Fe)_1−x(Cu, Pd)_xO₃ perovskites having high specific surface areas and nanosized crystal domains was prepared by reactive grinding. The solids were characterized by N₂ adsorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), temperature programmed desorption (TPD) of O₂, NO + O₂, C₃H₆, in the absence or presence of 5% H₂O, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, as well as activity tests towards NO reduction by propene under the conditions of 3000 ppm NO, 3000 ppm C₃H₆, 1% O₂, 0 or 10% H₂O, and 50,000 h⁻¹ space velocity. The objective was to investigate the influence of H₂O addition on catalytic behavior. A good performance (100% NO conversion, 77% N₂ yield, and 90% C₃H₆ conversion) was achieved at 600 °C over LaFe_0.8Cu_0.2O₃ under a dry feed stream. With the exposure of LaFe_0.8Cu_0.2O₃ to a humid atmosphere containing 10% water vapor, the catalytic activity was slightly decreased yielding 91% NO conversion, 51% N₂ yield, and 86% C₃H₆ conversion. A competitive adsorption between H₂O vapor with O₂ and NO molecules at anion vacancies over LaFe_0.8Cu_0.2O₃ was found by means of TPD studies here. A deactivation mechanism was therefore proposed involving the occupation of available active sites by water vapor, resulting in an inhibition of catalytic activity in C₃H₆ + NO + O₂ reaction. This H₂O deactivation was also verified to be strictly reversible by removing steam from the feed.