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Deactivation Studies of Rh/Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 Catalysts in Low Temperature Ethanol Steam Reforming

Journal Article · · Topics in Catalysis, 46(3-4):374-379
Rapid deactivation of Rh/Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 catalysts in low temperature ethanol steam reforming was studied. A significant build-up of carbonaceous intermediate, instead of carbon deposit, was observed at a lower reaction temperature which was attributed to the rapid catalyst deactivation. Co-feed experiments indicated that acetone and ethylene caused more severe catalyst deactivation than other oxygenates such as acidic acid and acetaldehyde.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
921566
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-58353; EB4201000
Journal Information:
Topics in Catalysis, 46(3-4):374-379, Journal Name: Topics in Catalysis, 46(3-4):374-379 Journal Issue: 3-4 Vol. 46
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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