Synthesis of CuO/ZnO/Al2O3/ZrO2/CeO2 nanocatalysts via homogeneous precipitation and combustion methods used in methanol steam reforming for fuel cell grade hydrogen production

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (62) ◽  
pp. 57199-57209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Khajeh Talkhoncheh ◽  
Mohammad Haghighi ◽  
Shahab Minaei ◽  
Hossein Ajamein ◽  
Mozaffar Abdollahifar
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Steam Reforming ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Methanol Steam Reforming ◽  
Homogeneous Precipitation ◽  
Steam Reforming Of Methanol

In this research the effects of synthesis method and CeO2 and ZrO2 promoters were studied in the steam reforming of methanol over a CuO/ZnO/Al2O3 nanocatalyst. Addition of ZrO2 and CeO2 reduces CO selectivity, while CeO2 is more effective.

Hydrogen Production for PEM Fuel Cells via Oxidative Steam Reforming of Methanol Using Cu-Al Catalysts Modified With Ce and Cr

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Patel ◽  
K. K. Pant
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Steam Reforming ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Oxide Catalysts ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Steam Reforming Of Methanol ◽  
Al Oxide

The performance of Cu-Ce-Al-oxide and Cu-Cr-Al-oxide catalysts of varying compositions prepared by co-precipitation method was evaluated for the PEM fuel cell grade hydrogen production via oxidative steam reforming of methanol (OSRM). The limitations of partial oxidation and steam reforming of methanol for the hydrogen production for PEM fuel cell could be overcome using OSRM and can be performed auto-thermally with idealized reaction stoichiomatry. Catalysts surface area and pore volume were determined using N2 adsorption-desorption method. The final elemental compositions were determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Crystalline phases of catalyst samples were determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. Temperature programmed reduction (TPR) demonstrated that the incorporation of Ce improved the copper reducibility significantly compared to Cr promoter. The OSRM was carried out in a fixed bed catalytic reactor. Reaction temperature, contact-time (W/F) and oxygen to methanol (O/M) molar ratio varied from 200–300°C, 3–21 kgcat s mol−1 and 0–0.5 respectively. The steam to methanol (S/M) molar ratio = 1.4 and pressure = 1 atm were kept constant. Catalyst Cu-Ce-Al:30-10-60 exhibited 100% methanol conversion and 152 mmol s−1 kgcat−1 hydrogen production rate at 300°C with carbon monoxide formation as low as 1300 ppm, which reduces the load on preferential oxidation of CO to CO2 (PROX) significantly before feeding the hydrogen rich stream to the PEM fuel cell as a feed. The higher catalytic performance of Ce containing catalysts was attributed to the improved Cu reducibility, higher surface area, and better copper dispersion. Reaction parameters were optimized in order to maximize the hydrogen production and to keep the CO formation as low as possible. The time-on-stream stability test showed that the Cu-Ce-Al-oxide catalysts subjected to a moderate deactivation compared to Cu-Cr-Al-oxide catalysts. The amount of carbon deposited onto the catalysts was determined using TG/DTA thermogravimetric analyzer. C1s spectra were obtained by surface analysis of post reaction catalysts using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to investigate the nature of coke deposited.

scholarly journals Methanol Reforming Processes for Fuel Cell Applications

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (24) ◽  
pp. 8442
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Kappis ◽  
Joan Papavasiliou ◽  
George Avgouropoulos
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Steam Reforming ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Promoting Effect ◽  
Methanol Reforming ◽  
Catalytic Systems ◽  
Steam Reforming Of Methanol

Hydrogen production through methanol reforming processes has been stimulated over the years due to increasing interest in fuel cell technology and clean energy production. Among different types of methanol reforming, the steam reforming of methanol has attracted great interest as reformate gas stream where high concentration of hydrogen is produced with a negligible amount of carbon monoxide. In this review, recent progress of the main reforming processes of methanol towards hydrogen production is summarized. Different catalytic systems are reviewed for the steam reforming of methanol: mainly copper- and group 8-10-based catalysts, highlighting the catalytic key properties, while the promoting effect of the latter group in copper activity and selectivity is also discussed. The effect of different preparation methods, different promoters/stabilizers, and the formation mechanism is analyzed. Moreover, the integration of methanol steam reforming process and the high temperature–polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs) for the development of clean energy production is discussed.

scholarly journals Influence of operating conditions in the hydrogen production by steam reforming of methanol: numerical approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
Leonardo Esteban Pacheco Sandoval ◽  
Carlos Alirio Díaz González ◽  
Luis Eduardo Jaimes Reatiga ◽  
Leidy Juliana Carrillo ◽  
Brayan Andrés Díaz Joven
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Steam Reforming ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Kinetic Mechanism ◽  
Numerical Approach ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Methanol Steam Reforming ◽  
Reactor Model ◽  
Steam Reforming Of Methanol ◽  
Numerical Predictions

This work describes the unidimensional study of steam reforming of methanol at short pseudo-contact time. Steam reforming process (SRP) is important to hydrogen production as energetic vector. A compressible mathematical model 1-D is developed. Peppley kinetic mechanism (1999) is adopted. The numerical predictions show up the same trend as the experimental ones. A sensitivity analysis of the significant variables of the process is carried out (pressure, CH3OH/H2O ratio and temperature). Keywords: Methanol steam reforming; Hydrogen production; 1-D reactor model.

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