Support effect of Ni/mesoporous silica catalysts for CO2 reforming of CH4

Jing Chen, Wen Xiang Piao, Long Yi Jin, Zhenghua Li, Fan Zhang, Ji Man Kim, Mingshi Jin

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Abstract

Abstract: Mesoporous silica KIT-6-, SBA-15-, and MCM-41-supported Ni catalysts (Ni/KIT-6, Ni/SBA-15, and Ni/MCM-41) were prepared via impregnation method and studied for CO2 reforming of CH4. The catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, N2 physisorption measurements, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and temperature-programmed oxidation (O2-TPO). The Ni/KIT-6 catalyst exhibited higher catalytic activity and long-term stability compared with Ni/SBA-15 or Ni/MCM-41. The conversion of CH4 and CO2 over Ni/KIT-6 was 99 and 99 %, respectively. The superior catalytic behavior of Ni/KIT-6 is closely related to the large-pore cubic Ia3d structure of KIT-6, which enhanced dispersion of Ni nanoparticles, reduced carbon deposition, and increased diffusion of reactant and products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3867-3878
Number of pages12
JournalResearch on Chemical Intermediates
Volume44
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2018

Keywords

  • Carbon dioxide
  • Impregnation
  • Mesoporous silica
  • Methane reforming
  • Ni catalyst

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