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Regeneration of nickel catalyst on carbon

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis; (United States)

Catalytic activity of nickel for carbon gasification is initially high at 500-700[degrees]C, but it disappears when the reaction is repeated or the specimen is preheated in an inert atmosphere above 700[degrees]C. The deactivated catalyst was found to be regenerated by a treatment with steam at 700-800[degrees]C and subsequent reduction at 350[degrees]C. The surface state of nickel on carbon was inferred by temperature-programmed desorption of hydrogen, and a correlation was found between the TPD patterns and the catalytic activity for gasification. Catalytic activity of the nickel for CO[sub 2] conversion in 1%CO[sub 2]+99%H[sub 2] mixture deactivated, and the catalyst was regenerated in a similar way as that observed for gasification. Redispersion of nickel and, possibly, removal of contaminants are thought to be responsible for the observed catalyst regeneration. 17 refs., 4 figs.

OSTI ID:
6131035
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis; (United States) Vol. 140:1; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English