Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1654721 | Materials Letters | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A new and simple method to prepare alumina containing mainly mesopores is described. This alumina has a high surface area (464 m2/g) and a large pore volume ranging from about 0.35 to 0.65 cm3/g. The present method was developed using a biopolymer (chitosan) and Al solution. The Al–chitosan solution was added to NH4OH solution in the form of drops. A hybrid macrosphere compound of aluminum hydroxide and organic polymer is formed. Through polymer elimination by thermal treatment, porous Al2O3 spheres with a high specific surface area are obtained. The Ni-impregnated Al2O3 spheres showed a high catalytic activity and stability for dry reforming of methane at 650 °C and a CH4 / CO2 = 1 molar ratio.
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Authors
Humberto V. Fajardo, Amarildo O. Martins, Rusiene M. de Almeida, Lúcia K. Noda, Luiz F.D. Probst, Neftalí L.V. Carreño, Antoninho Valentini,