A new type of 0.75%Ce-0.5%Pd/stainless steel wire mesh (SSWM) catalyst was prepared, and characterized by means of SEM and TPR techniques. The catalytic properties for deep oxidation of representative volatile organic compounds such as toluene, acetone and ethyl acetate were investigated with and without addition of cerium. The results show that a porous oxides film was presented on the surface of SSWM by anodic oxidation method and which results into a strong interaction between Pd and CeO2. After addition of cerium in the supported Pd/SSWM catalyst, a sponge-like and flattering morphological variation was appeared on the oxide film surfaces. This typical structure is crucial for the fastness of Pd active sites. The complete oxidation temperature for toluene, acetone and ethyl acetate can be lowered to 200, 240 and 260 ℃, respectively. This result was related with the adding of CeO2 by which caused the morphological variation over oxides film.

Key words: anodic oxidation method, stainless steel, cerium