Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Analysis of La_1–<i>x</i>M_<i>x</i>MnO_3+δ (M = Ce, Sr) Perovskite-Like Nanostructured Catalysts

Abstract

The physical-chemical properties of some nanostructured perovskite-like catalysts of general formula La(1-x)M(x)MnO(3+δ) (M = Ce, Sr) have been investigated, in particular by using the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) technique. We show that the interplay between the -O-Mn(3+)-O-Mn(4+)-O- electron double-exchange and the electron mobility is strictly dependent on the dopant nature and the annealing conditions in air. A relationship between the observed properties of these samples and their activity in the methane flameless catalytic combustion is proposed.