Radiation-induced dry reforming: A negative emission process

Ramirez Corredores, Maria Magdalena; Rollins, Harry W.; Morco, Ryan Penaranda; Zarzana, Christopher A.; Diaz Aldana, Luis A.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139539

Title: Radiation-induced dry reforming: A negative emission process

Journal Article · 29 October 2023 · Journal of Cleaner Production

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139539 · OSTI ID:2279012

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Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

The reaction between the most abundant greenhouse gases (GHG) to produce hydrogen might represent the most powerful and effective decarbonizing opportunity, if a low-carbon energy source is used to drive it. This is the case of methane (CH₄) dry reforming (MDR) where its reaction with carbon dioxide (CO₂) produces synthesis gas (syngas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen). Here this study explores the feasibility of using ionizing radiation to induce the MDR reaction, at low temperatures and/or less energy demanding conditions. Additionally, the ionizing radiation is proposed to be supplied by nuclear power plants (NPPs), which are low-carbon reliable energy generation sources. Thus, the radiolysis of CO₂, CH₄ and their mixtures, under ?-irradiation was evaluated in the absence and presence of nickel catalysts. The radiation-induced MDR reaction and radiation-induced catalytic promotion were proven to take place at temperatures close to ambient though at low conversion, with yields below 1%. Since irradiation and heat can be provided by a nuclear power plant, this radiation-induced reaction establishes a connection between nuclear energy to renewable resources and enables a pathway for a decarbonized cleaner chemical industry, for producing green chemicals.

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Research Organization:: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program

Grant/Contract Number:: AC07-05ID14517

OSTI ID:: 2279012

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2205123

Report Number(s):: INL/JOU--23-72784-Revision-0

Journal Information:: Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Name: Journal of Cleaner Production Journal Issue: - Vol. 429; ISSN 0959-6526

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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