The rare earth is widely used in in the field of the catalytic purification of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) due to its unique chemical properties. This paper reviews the research progress of the reaction mechanism and the application of the rare earth materials in the catalytic purification of volatile organic compounds. According to the actual situation of the VOCs treatment in China, the existing issues are discussed and the counter measures are put forward, for predicting the development of the rare earth materials in the VOCs catalytic purification field.

rare earth  /  volatile organic compounds  /  catalytic purification