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Title: Nano-structured noble metal catalysts based on hexametallate architecture for the reforming of hydrocarbon fuels

Abstract

Nano-structured noble metal catalysts based on hexametallate lattices, of a spinel block type, and which are resistant to carbon deposition and metal sulfide formation are provided. The catalysts are designed for the reforming of hydrocarbon fuels to synthesis gas. The hexametallate lattices are doped with noble metals (Au, Pt, Rh, Ru) which are atomically dispersed as isolated sites throughout the lattice and take the place of hexametallate metal ions such as Cr, Ga, In, and/or Nb. Mirror cations in the crystal lattice are selected from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and the lanthanide metals, so as to reduce the acidity of the catalyst crystal lattice and enhance the desorption of carbon deposit forming moieties such as aromatics. The catalysts can be used at temperatures as high as 1000.degree. C. and pressures up to 30 atmospheres. A method for producing these catalysts and applications of their use also is provided.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1215611
Patent Number(s):
9132416
Application Number:
11/947,125
Assignee:
U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01J - CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY
C - CHEMISTRY C01 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY C01B - NON-METALLIC ELEMENTS
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2007 Nov 29
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE

Citation Formats

Gardner, Todd H. Nano-structured noble metal catalysts based on hexametallate architecture for the reforming of hydrocarbon fuels. United States: N. p., 2015. Web.
Gardner, Todd H. Nano-structured noble metal catalysts based on hexametallate architecture for the reforming of hydrocarbon fuels. United States.
Gardner, Todd H. Tue . "Nano-structured noble metal catalysts based on hexametallate architecture for the reforming of hydrocarbon fuels". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1215611.
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