Low temperature steam reforming of methanol over layered double hydroxide-derived catalysts.

Journal Article · Fri May 10 04:00:00 EDT 2002 · Appl. Catal. A

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0926-860X(02)00055-8· OSTI ID:949357

Segal, S R; Anderson, K B; Carrado, K A; Marshall, C L

The catalytic production of hydrogen by steam reforming of methanol (SRM) has been carried out over Mg/Al, Cu/Al, Co/Al, and Ni/Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs). The catalytic reactions were performed at temperatures of 150-400 C and atmospheric pressure. The most efficient catalyst was the Cu/Al LDH, which became active at {approx}230 C, with concomitant H{sub 2} production. The Ni/Al and Co/Al LDHs were also active in SRM, however, the activation temperature was significantly higher (315-320 C). No catalytic activity was observed for the Mg/Al LDH. Significant LDH decomposition occurred during the catalytic reactions. The reducibility of the divalent cations present in the LDH was a crucial parameter in determining the steam reforming activity of the catalysts. Pre-activation of the Cu/Al LDH by calcination in air (400 C), followed by reduction in dilute H2, did not significantly change the catalytic activity. The onset of H2 production was slightly lower for the pre-activated versus as-prepared Cu/Al LDH ({approx}218 C), also the CH{sub 3}OH conversion was 5-10% lower.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
• Sponsoring Organization: SC; LDRD
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-06CH11357
• OSTI ID: 949357
• Report Number(s): ANL/CHM/JA-40224
• Journal Information: Appl. Catal. A, Journal Name: Appl. Catal. A Journal Issue: 1-2 ; May 10, 2002 Vol. 231; ISSN ACAGE4; ISSN 0926-860X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: ENGLISH

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