Plasma-Chemical Treatment of Zirconium Catalysts Based on Vermiculite

Abstract

This paper examines the effects of plasma-chemical treatment on the structure of vermiculite promoted with zirconium oxychloride using scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The experimental findings demonstrate that plasma-chemical treatment enhances the catalytic activity and stability of the material while preserving the chemical characteristics of the system. This improvement is attributed to the transition of metals, particularly zirconium, into their oxide forms.