Résumé
The oxidation of toluene, a volatile organic compound (VOC), plays a crucial role in reducing air pollution and promoting environmental sustainability. Catalysts based on silver have attracted considerable interest due to their exceptional catalytic capabilities, especially in the oxidation process of toluene. This study focuses on the development and optimization of silver-based catalysts Ag/CeZrO2 for the catalytic oxidation of toluene. We examine how different silver loadings (0.5 wt. %, 1 wt. %, 2 wt. %, and 3 wt. %) influence the effectiveness of the Ag/CeZrO2 catalyst. The Ag/Ce-ZrO2 catalyst containing 2% Ag demonstrates the best performance at low temperatures, achieving 100% toluene conversion, primarily into CO₂, within the 300-550 °C temperature range.