Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
42274 Applied Catalysis A: General 2009 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

Ni–Ce0.72Zr0.28O2 catalysts containing up to 15 wt% Ni were prepared, characterized and their catalytic activity was investigated in carbon dioxide methanation. The impact of the pre-treatment and the gas hourly space velocity were also studied. NiO dispersion and part of its incorporation into the mixed oxide lattice obviously increased the activity and stability of the catalysts. Very high CO2 conversions were achieved at 350 and 400 °C, together with extremely high selectivity to methane (>98%) for all catalysts. Finally, high stability on stream toward deactivation was observed up to 150 h at 350 °C. 10 wt%Ni–Ce0.72Zr0.28O2 was found to be the optimal catalyst.

Graphical abstractNi–Ce0.72Zr0.28O2 catalysts containing up to 15 wt% Ni were prepared, characterized and their catalytic activity was investigated in carbon dioxide methanation. Very high CO2 conversions were achieved at 350 °C, together with extremely high selectivity to methane (>98%) for all catalysts. Finally, high stability on stream toward deactivation was observed up to 150 h.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide

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