Efficient removal of low-concentration HCHO at room temperature and high space velocity without using noble metals is still a great challenge to date. In this work, we have fabricated partially crystallized mesoporous MnO x by redox precipitation reaction between potassium permanganate and oxalic acid, followed by NaBH 4 post-treatment at room temperature. The as-synthesized MnO x was coated on honeycomb ceramics and the obtained monolithic catalyst exhibited high efficiency in removing low-concentration HCHO (1 ppm and 0.2 ppm) at a space velocity of ∼48,000 h −1 . When operated at 85 °C, the monolithic catalyst showed further improved HCHO removal efficiency and durable performance. And with humidity, the catalyst also showed enhanced catalytic activity and prolonged life. The multiple valence states of Mn, high surface area together with the high content of surface-adsorbed oxygen species have been identified and proposed to be responsible for its high catalytic activity in HCHO oxidation removal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]