Abstract
Two different catalysts, Ni-(ZrO2) and Ni-(La2O 3)0.1-(ZrO2)0.9, were synthesized to use as catalysts in the autothermal reforming of methane. Ni-(ZrO2) catalyst without lanthanum prepared in this study has a good initial performance, but as the reactions keep progressing, the activities gradually decrease. In contrast, the activities of Ni-(La2O3) 0.1-(ZrO2)0.9 catalyst have high thermal stability and coke resistance due to the presence of La. Both methane conversion and hydrogen yield of Ni-(La2O3)0.1-(ZrO 2)0.9 in non-reduced form are better than reduced form and as good as commercial Ni-based catalyst (ICI 57-4).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 781-786 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Research on Chemical Intermediates |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 8-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Oct 1 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors thank the Korea Institute Energy Research for providing financial support for the study.
Copyright:
Copyright 2009 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Autothermal reforming
- Catalyst
- Lanthanum
- Methane
- Reforming
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry