能源化学(英文) ›› 2013, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (6): 853-860.

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Characteristics of La-modified Ni-Al2O3 and Ni-SiO2 catalysts for COx-free hydrogen production by catalytic decomposition of methane

Chatla Anjaneyulua, Velisoju Vijay Kumara,b, Suresh K. Bhargavab, Akula Venugopala   

  1. a. Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka 500007, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India;
    b. College of Science, Engineering and Health, Advanced Materials & Industrial Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, RMIT University, GPO BOX 2476, Melbourne 3001, Australia
  • 收稿日期:2013-05-08 修回日期:2013-06-13 出版日期:2013-11-20 发布日期:2013-11-28
  • 通讯作者: Akula Venugopal

Characteristics of La-modified Ni-Al2O3 and Ni-SiO2 catalysts for COx-free hydrogen production by catalytic decomposition of methane

Chatla Anjaneyulua, Velisoju Vijay Kumara,b, Suresh K. Bhargavab, Akula Venugopala   

  1. a. Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka 500007, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India;
    b. College of Science, Engineering and Health, Advanced Materials & Industrial Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, RMIT University, GPO BOX 2476, Melbourne 3001, Australia
  • Received:2013-05-08 Revised:2013-06-13 Online:2013-11-20 Published:2013-11-28

摘要: Hydrotalcite precursors of La modified Ni-Al2O3 and Ni-SiO2 catalysts prepared by co-precipitation method and the catalytic activities were examined for the production of COx-free H2 by CH4 decomposition. Physico-chemical characteristics of fresh, reduced and used catalysts were evaluated by XRD, TPR and O2 pulse chemisorptions, TEM and BET-SA techniques. XRD studies showed phases due to hydrotalcite-like precursors in oven dried form produced dispersed NiO species upon calcination in static air above 450 ℃. Raman spectra of deactivated samples revealed the presence of both ordered and disordered forms of carbon. Ni-La-Al2O3 catalyst with a mole ratio of Ni:La:Al = 2:0.1:0.9 exhibited tremendously high longevity with a hydrogen production rate of 1300 molH2·molNi-1. A direct relationship between Ni metal surface area and hydrogen yields was established.

关键词: CH4 decomposition, Ni-La-Al hydrotalcite, Ni metal surface area, COx-free H2

Abstract: Hydrotalcite precursors of La modified Ni-Al2O3 and Ni-SiO2 catalysts prepared by co-precipitation method and the catalytic activities were examined for the production of COx-free H2 by CH4 decomposition. Physico-chemical characteristics of fresh, reduced and used catalysts were evaluated by XRD, TPR and O2 pulse chemisorptions, TEM and BET-SA techniques. XRD studies showed phases due to hydrotalcite-like precursors in oven dried form produced dispersed NiO species upon calcination in static air above 450 ℃. Raman spectra of deactivated samples revealed the presence of both ordered and disordered forms of carbon. Ni-La-Al2O3 catalyst with a mole ratio of Ni:La:Al = 2:0.1:0.9 exhibited tremendously high longevity with a hydrogen production rate of 1300 molH2·molNi-1. A direct relationship between Ni metal surface area and hydrogen yields was established.

Key words: CH4 decomposition, Ni-La-Al hydrotalcite, Ni metal surface area, COx-free H2