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Steam Reforming of Methanol over Highly Active Pd/ZnO Catalyst

Journal Article · · Catalysis Today
Pd/ZnO catalysts were investigated for steam reforming of methanol. Unlike precious metal based catalysts, Pd/ZnO catalysts not only exhibited high activity, but more importantly very low selectivity to CO for methanol steam reforming. Under the conditions examined, the decomposition activity is minimal. The novel function is attributed to the formation of highly structured Pd-Zn alloy at moderate temperatures under mild reducing environments. The current catalytic system was characterized by TPR, TEM, H2 chemisorption, and XRD.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
15007019
Report Number(s):
PNWD-SA-5685
Journal Information:
Catalysis Today, Journal Name: Catalysis Today Journal Issue: 1-2 Vol. 77; ISSN 0920-5861; ISSN CATTEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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