scholarly journals Catalytic Dry Reforming and Cracking of Ethylene for Carbon Nanofilaments and Hydrogen Production Using a Catalyst Derived from a Mining Residue

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abir Azara ◽  
El-Hadi Benyoussef ◽  
Faroudja Mohellebi ◽  
Mostafa Chamoumi ◽  
François Gitzhofer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Dry Reforming ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Spent Catalysts ◽  
Temperature Programmed

In this study, iron-rich mining residue (UGSO) was used as a support to prepare a new Ni-based catalyst via a solid-state reaction protocol. Ni-UGSO with different Ni weight percentages wt.% (5, 10, and 13) were tested for C2H4 dry reforming (DR) and catalytic cracking (CC) after activation with H2. The reactions were conducted in a differential fixed-bed reactor at 550–750 °C and standard atmospheric pressure, using 0.5 g of catalyst. Pure gases were fed at a molar ratio of C2H4/CO2 = 3 for the DR reaction and C2H4/Ar = 3 for the CC reaction. The flow rate is defined by a GHSV = 4800 mLSTP/h.gcat. The catalyst performance is evaluated by calculating the C2H4 conversion as well as carbon and H2 yields. All fresh, activated, and spent catalysts, as well as deposited carbon, were characterized by Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), temperature programmed reduction (TPR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results so far show that the highest carbon and H2 yields are obtained with Ni-UGSO 13% at 750 °C for the CC reaction and at 650 °C for the DR reaction. The deposited carbon was found to be filamentous and of various sizes (i.e., diameters and lengths). The analyses of the results show that iron is responsible for the growth of carbon nanofilaments (CNF) and nickel is responsible for the split of C–C bonds. In terms of conversion and yield efficiencies, the performance of the catalytic formulations tested is proven at least equivalent to other Ni-based catalyst performances described by the literature.

scholarly journals Effect of CO2 partial pressure on dry reforming of ethanol for hydrogen production

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Fahim Fayaz ◽  
Ahmad Ziad Sulaiman ◽  
Sharanjit Singh ◽  
Sweeta Akbari
Keyword(s):  
Partial Pressure ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Dry Reforming ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Impregnation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Co2 Partial Pressure ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Al2o3 Catalyst

The effect of CO2 partial pressure on ethanol dry reforming was evaluated over 5%Ce-10%Co/Al2O3 catalyst at = PCO2 = 20-50 kPa, PC2H5OH = 20 kPa, reaction temperature of 973 K under atmospheric pressure. The catalyst was prepared by using impregnation method and tested in a fixed-bed reactor. X-ray diffraction measurements studied the formation of Co3O4, spinel CoAl2O4 and CeO2, phases on surface of 5%Ce-10%Co/Al2O3 catalyst. CeO2, CoO and Co3O4 oxides were obtained during temperature–programmed calcination. Ce-promoted 10%Co/Al2O3 catalyst possessed high BET surface area of 137.35 m2 g-1. C2H5OH and CO2 conversions was improved with increasing CO2 partial pressure from 20-50 kPa whilst the optimal selectivity of H2 and CO was achieved at 50 kPa.

scholarly journals Ce- and Y-Modified Double-Layered Hydroxides as Catalysts for Dry Reforming of Methane: On the Effect of Yttrium Promotion

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Świrk ◽  
Magnus Rønning ◽  
Monika Motak ◽  
Patricia Beaunier ◽  
Patrick Da Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Textural Properties ◽  
Dry Reforming ◽  
Dry Reforming Of Methane ◽  
Side Reactions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Nickel Species

Ce- and Y-promoted double-layered hydroxides were synthesized and tested in dry reforming of methane (CH4/CO2 = 1/1). The characterization of the catalysts was performed using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 sorption, temperature-programmed reduction in H2 (TPR-H2), temperature-programmed desorption of CO2 (TPD-CO2), H2 chemisorption, thermogravimetric analysis coupled by mass spectrometry (TGA/MS), Raman, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The promotion with cerium influences textural properties, improves the Ni dispersion, decreases the number of total basic sites, and increases the reduction temperature of nickel species. After promotion with yttrium, the increase in basicity is not directly correlated with the increasing Y loading on the contrary of Ni dispersion. Dry reforming of methane (DRM) was performed as a function of temperature and in isothermal conditions at 700 °C for 5 h. For catalytic tests, a slight increase of the activity is observed for both Y and Ce doped catalysts. This improvement can of course be explained by Ni dispersion, which was found higher for both Y and Ce promoted catalysts. During DRM, the H2/CO ratio was found below unity, which can be explained by side reactions occurrence. These side reactions are linked with the increase of CO2 conversion and led to carbon deposition. By HRTEM, only multi-walled and helical-shaped carbon nanotubes were identified on Y and Ce promoted catalysts. Finally, from Raman spectroscopy, it was found that on Y and Ce promoted catalysts, the formed C is less graphitic as compared to only Ce-based catalyst.

scholarly journals Heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of p-hydroxybenzoic acid using Fe/CeO2-TiO2 catalyst

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (7) ◽  
pp. 1276-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tijani Hammedi ◽  
Mohamed Triki ◽  
Mayra G. Alvarez ◽  
Jordi Llorca ◽  
Abdelhamid Ghorbel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Hydroxybenzoic Acid ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
Temperature Programmed

Abstract This paper is built on the Fenton-like oxidation of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (p–HBZ) in the presence of H2O2 and 3%Fe supported on CeO2-TiO2 aerogels under mild conditions. These catalysts were deeply characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), hydrogen temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The effect of thermal treatment, pH (2–3, 5, 7), H2O2/p–HBZ molar ratio (5, 15, 20, 25) and reaction temperature (25 °C, 40 °C and 60 °C) on the catalytic properties of supported Fe catalysts are studied. Our results highlight the role of CeO2 and the calcination of the catalyst to obtain the highest catalytic properties after 10 min: 73% of p–HBZ conversion and 52% of total organic carbon (TOC) abatement.

scholarly journals High Active Co/Mg1-xCex3+O Catalyst: Effects of Metal-Support Promoter Interactions on CO2 Reforming of CH4 Reaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Faris A. Jassim Al-Doghachi ◽  
Diyar M. A. Murad ◽  
Huda S. Al-Niaeem ◽  
Salam H. H. Al-Jaberi ◽  
Surahim Mohamad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Dry Reforming Of Methane ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Co2 Reforming Of Ch4 ◽  
Temperature Programmed

Co/Mg1−XCe3+XO (x = 0, 0.03, 0.07, 0.15; 1 wt% cobalt each) catalysts for the dry reforming of methane (DRM) reaction were prepared using the co-precipitation method with K2CO3 as precipitant. Characterization of the catalysts was achieved by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). The role of several reactant and catalyst concentrations, and reaction temperatures (700–900 °C) on the catalytic performance of the DRM reaction was measured in a tubular fixed-bed reactor under atmospheric pressure at various CH4/CO2 concentration ratios (1:1 to 2:1). Using X-ray diffraction, a surface area of 19.2 m2.g−1 was exhibited by the Co/Mg0.85Ce3+0.15O catalyst and MgO phase (average crystallite size of 61.4 nm) was detected on the surface of the catalyst. H2 temperature programmed reaction revealed a reduction of CoO particles to metallic Co0 phase. The catalytic stability of the Co/Mg0.85Ce3+0.15O catalyst was achieved for 200 h on-stream at 900 °C for the 1:1 CH4:CO2 ratio with an H2/CO ratio of 1.0 and a CH4, CO2 conversions of 75% and 86%, respectively. In the present study, the conversion of CH4 was improved (75%–84%) when conducting the experiment at a lower flow of oxygen (1.25%). Finally, the deposition of carbon on the spent catalysts was analyzed using TEM and Temperature programmed oxidation-mass spectroscopy (TPO-MS) following 200 h under an oxygen stream. Better anti-coking activity of the reduced catalyst was observed by both, TEM, and TPO-MS analysis. Copyright © 2021 by Authors, Published by BCREC Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA   License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0). 

Non-crystalline hydrous feldspathoids in Late Permian carbonate rock

Clay Minerals ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 527-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Bender Koch
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Carbonate Rock ◽  
Crystalline Material ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Late Permian ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selective Area ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Oolitic Shoal

AbstractThe EDTA-insoluble residues from five samples (two from the oolitic shoal facies and three from the lagoonal facies) of the Late Permian Ca-2 unit (Zechstein) have been investigated by X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDXA). The results show that spheres of non-crystalline hydrous feldspathoids (with Al/Si molar ratio between 1·5 and 2·2) dominate the residues of samples from the oolitic shoal facies. Samples from the lagoonal facies are dominated by crystalline material (muscovite and quartz), but two of the samples contain a small number of spheres. Analyses of these samples by selective area diffraction and EDXA revealed the presence of small amounts of non-crystalline hydrous feldspathoids with Al/Si molar ratio between 0·1 and 1·9.

scholarly journals Oxalic Acid-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis and Luminescent of Hexagonal NaYF4:Ln3+ (Ln = Sm, Eu, Yb/Er) Micro/Nanoplates

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Tao ◽  
Zhishun Shen ◽  
Zhijun Wang ◽  
Da Shu ◽  
Qi Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Photoluminescence Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Display Systems

Hexagonal NaYF4:Ln3+ micro/nanoplates were successfully synthesized via a hydrothermal method using oxalic acid as a shape modifier. X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) have been used to study the morphologies and crystal structure of the products. The effects of the pH values and the molar ratio of oxalic acid to NaOH on the crystal growth have been investigated in detail. The time-dependent experiments have been conducted to investigate the morphology evolution process, and based on the results, a possible growth mechanism was proposed. The photoluminescence properties of 5 mol% Eu3+ and 3 mol% Sm3+ doped NaYF4 and 20 mol% Yb3+/2 mol% Er3+ codoped NaYF4 micro/nanoplates were investigated. The experimental results showed that NaYF4:Ln3+ micro/nanoplates have excellent luminescence and can be potential application in the field of light display systems, lasers, and optoelectronic devices.

scholarly journals Effect of pore geometry of mesoporous supports on catalytic performances in methane reforming

2018 ◽  
Vol 171 ◽  
pp. 01003
Author(s):  
Joy Tannous ◽  
Leila Karam ◽  
Marie-Nour Kaydouh ◽  
Henri El Zakhem ◽  
Nissrine El Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coke Formation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dry Reforming ◽  
Methane Reforming ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Methane Dry Reforming ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spent Catalysts ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Catalytic Performances

Catalysts prepared using three dimensional SBA-16 silica support (composed of micropores and cage-like mesopores) were tested in the reaction of methane dry reforming, in comparison with 2D hexagonal mesoporous SBA-15 support. The samples were evaluated by N2 sorption and X-Ray diffraction (XRD) for the assessment of their textural and structural properties. The reducibility was characterized by temperature programmed reduction (TPR). The catalytic performances were evaluated in methane dry reforming and spent catalysts (after reaction) were characterized for the evaluation of sintering and coke formation by TPH/MS, XRD and HR-TEM.

Convenient Route to Cu-Ag Bimetallic Nanoleaflets with High Content of Cu and their Electrochemical Properties

2017 ◽  
Vol 727 ◽  
pp. 395-402
Author(s):  
Zi Run Wang ◽  
Xin Liu ◽  
Gui Qi Xie ◽  
Yi Wu ◽  
Ming Nie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Reduction Method ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Phase Reduction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Convenient Route

Cu-Ag alloy nanoparticles were synthesized by a liquid phase reduction method. Using sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate (SFS) as reducing agents, copper-silver bimetallic nanoleaflets with high content of Cu were prepared. The obtained Cu-Ag bimetallic nanocrystal were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Different molar ratio of Cu-Ag bimetallic nanomaterials could produce different morphologies. The surfactant β-CD plays a crucial role on the structure of the products. The different molar ratios of Cu-Ag were also investigated. The electrochemical activity was evaluated using cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in a 0.5M Na2SO4 electrolyte.

Hierarchical macroparticles of ceria with tube-like shape – synthesis and properties.

CrystEngComm ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malgorzata Malecka ◽  
Piotr Woźniak
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Energy Dispersive ◽  
Temperature Programmed Reduction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Temperature Programmed

This work presents results of a multitechnique (HRTEM – high resolution transmission electron microscopy, EDX – energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, XRD – X-ray diffraction and H2-TPR - temperature programmed reduction by...

Microstructural evolution of mullites produced from single-phase gels

2007 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Andrzej Kojdecki ◽  
Esther Ruiz de Sola ◽  
Francisco Javier Serrano ◽  
Estefanía Delgado-Pinar ◽  
María Mercedes Reventós ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Unit Cell Parameters ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cell Parameters ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The crystalline microstructure of mullites obtained by heating monophasic gels has been investigated. Gels with alumina to silica molar ratio of 3:2 (as in secondary mullite) and 2:1 (as in primary mullite) were prepared by gelling mixtures of aluminium nitrate and tetraethylorthosilicate. Phase transformations were induced by heating the gel precursors, with different final treatment temperatures between 1173 and 1873 K. The mullites formed as a result of thermal treatment were studied by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The crystalline structure (unit-cell parameters) and microstructure were determined from X-ray diffraction patterns. The formation of mullites of homogeneous chemical composition and with unit-cell parameters depending almost linearly on the treatment temperature was found. Their compositions, expressed as alumina to silica molar ratio, were determined from the unit-cell parameters and were in the range of those characterizing primary and secondary mullites. Mullites processed at lower temperatures were accompanied by small amounts of vitreous phase. The crystalline microstructure of the obtained mullites was interpreted by means of a mathematical model of polycrystalline material, involving prevalent crystallite shape, volume-weighted crystallite size distribution and second-order crystalline lattice strain distribution as model parameters. The model parameters were determined for each sample by modelling its X-ray diffraction pattern and fitting it to a measured pattern. Bimodality of the size distribution was observed and explained as a consequence of two crystallite nucleation and growth processes, which started from small alumina-rich and alumina-poor domains, spontaneously formed in a precursor gel at early stages of heating. Images produced by scanning and transmission electron microscopy agreed well with the characteristics obtained from the analysis of the X-ray diffraction patterns.

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