H2 Production from Catalytic Methane Decomposition Using Fe/x-ZrO2 and Fe-Ni/(x-ZrO2) (x = 0, La2O3, WO3) Catalysts

Structural Characterization of WO3/ZrO2 Catalysts using HAADF Imaging

Tungsten oxide supported on ZrO2 is receiving increased attention as a solid acid catalyst due to its important industrial applications, such as the isomerization of C4-C8 alkanes to upgrade gasoline octane number. It is known that the catalytic activity depends on the structure of WOx species and their interaction with ZrO2 support [1], so a thorough structural characterization is essential fo...

CO x Free Hydrogen Production by Catalytic Decomposition of Methane Over Porous Ni/Al2O3 Catalysts

Physico-Chemical and Catalytic Properties of Mesoporous CuO-ZrO2 Catalysts

Mesoporous CuO-ZrO2 catalysts were prepared and calcined at 500 ̋C. The performance of the synthesized catalysts for benzylation of benzene using benzyl chloride was studied. The bare support (macroporous ZrO2) offered 45% benzyl chloride conversion after reaction time of 10 h at 75 ̋C. Significant increase in benzyl chloride conversion (98%) was observed after CuO loading (10 wt. %) on porous ...

Surface modification processes during methane decomposition on Cu-promoted Ni–ZrO2 catalysts

The surface chemistry of methane on Ni-ZrO2 and bimetallic CuNi-ZrO2 catalysts and the stability of the CuNi alloy under reaction conditions of methane decomposition were investigated by combining reactivity measurements and in situ synchrotron-based near-ambient pressure XPS. Cu was selected as an exemplary promoter for modifying the reactivity of Ni and enhancing the resistance against coke f...

Partial oxidation and CO2 reforming of methane on Pt/Al2O3, Pt/ZrO2, and Pt/Ce–ZrO2 catalysts

The partial oxidation and CO2 reforming of methane were studied on Pt/Al2O3, Pt/ZrO2, and Pt/ Ce–ZrO2 catalysts. The reducibility and the oxygen transfer capacity were evaluated by oxygen storage capacity (OSC). The effect of the support on the cleaning mechanism of the catalyst surface was investigated by the sequence of CH4/O2 and CH4/CO2 pulses. The Pt/Ce–ZrO2 catalyst showed the highest sta...