Effect of ruthenium addition on molybdenum catalysts for syngas production via catalytic partial oxidation of methane in a monolithic reactor

In the present study, effect of ruthenium (Ru) addition on molybdenum (Mo) catalysts for syngas production from methane (CH4) via partial oxidation in a monolithic reactor was investigated. Mo based catalysts supported on Nickel (Ni) and Cobalt (Co) metal oxides and Ni-Co bimetallic oxides and their Ru added versions were developed, characterized, and tested for performance in a monolithic type reactor system. Catalyst activity was investigated in terms of H2 and CO selectivity, CH4 conversion; and CO2 emission and it is concluded that addition of Ru over the structure led to increase in catalytic activity and reduction in carbon deposition over the catalyst surface.