Dry reforming of hydrocarbon feedstocks

Journal Article · Thu Sep 25 04:00:00 EDT 2014 · Catalysis Reviews: Science and Engineering

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/01614940.2014.946848· OSTI ID:1159798

Shah, Yatish T. ^[1]; Gardner, Todd H. ^[2]

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1. Norfolk State University
2. U.S. DOE

Developments in catalyst technology for the dry reforming of hydrocarbon feedstocks are reviewed for methane, higher hydrocarbons and alcohols. Thermodynamics, mechanisms and the kinetics of dry reforming are also reviewed. The literature on Ni catalysts, bi-metallic Ni catalysts and the role of promoters on Ni catalysts is critically evaluated. The use of noble and transitional metal catalysts for dry reforming is discussed. The application of solid oxide and metal carbide catalysts to dry reforming is also evaluated. Finally, various mechanisms for catalyst deactivation are assessed. This review also examines the various process related issues associated with dry reforming such as its application and heat optimization. Novel approaches such as supercritical dry reforming and microwave assisted dry reforming are briefly expanded upon.

• Research Organization: National Energy Technology Laboratory - In-house Research; National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
• OSTI ID: 1159798
• Report Number(s): NETL-PUB-242
• Journal Information: Catalysis Reviews: Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Catalysis Reviews: Science and Engineering Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 56; ISSN 0161-4940
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CARBON DIOXIDE
CATALYSTS
Carbon dioxide
Catalyst
DEACTIVATION
Deactivation
Dry reforming
Hydrocrbon
Metal carbide
Methane
Hydrogen production
NICKEL
Nickel
Solid oxide
Syngas
GHG