Table 2 Apparent activation energies (Ea’) for the direct decomposition of NO.

From: A new type of power energy for accelerating chemical reactions: the nature of a microwave-driving force for accelerating chemical reactions

Mode/Temperature conditions

Catalyst

Ea’ (kJ/mol)a

References

Direct decomposition of NO

364

40

CRM, 579–733 K

Cu/ZSM-5

123

41

CRM,500–650 °C

Cu-ZSM-5

71–121

42

CRM,500–650 °C

Cu-ZSM-5

75.6

this work

MCRM,200–250 °C

Cu-ZSM-5

25.04

this work

MCRM,120–200 °C

CuO-Cu-ZSM-5

22.47–25.73

this work

MCRM, 360–400 °C

CuO-Cu-ZSM-5

19.55–22.81

this work

  1. aEa’ was calculated using the Arrhenius equation; was used to calculate the kinetic data41.