Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1286890 Journal of Power Sources 2007 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

Bimetallic, dual bed catalysts made up of metal oxides were investigated in the millisecond catalytic partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas. A metal oxide combustion catalyst containing manganese, chromium, or copper was coupled with a nickel reforming catalyst to carry out the partial oxidation of methane. These catalysts produce hydrogen yields that compare to a platinum/nickel dual bed catalyst at a fraction of the cost. The high space velocity of the millisecond reactor improves performance by giving high rates of heat convection from the exothermic, upstream combustion catalyst to the downstream, endothermic reforming catalyst. Additionally, over a 10 h experiment, the catalyst activity did not decrease.

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