Numerous oxygen species active for Hg0 oxidation are obtained on catalyst surface.
The adsorbed active surface oxygen species was significant for the Hg0 oxidation.
Ce0.47Zr0.23Mn0.3O2 performs well in Hg0 oxidation at low temperature.
SO2 promoted the Hg0 oxidation over Ce0.47Zr0.23Mn0.3O2 in the presence of O2.