Improvement of performance of palladium-based catalyst for small methanol reformer
In order to achieve long-lasting activity in a small hydrogen producer with a micro methanol reformer, we attempted to improve the performance of a coprecipitated palladium-based catalyst. Examination of the coprecipitation procedure revealed that a catalyst prepared by simultaneous dropping (SD) of...
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Published in | Chemical engineering science Vol. 65; no. 1; pp. 201 - 207 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article Conference Proceeding |
Language | English |
Published |
Kidlington
Elsevier Ltd
2010
Elsevier |
Subjects | |
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Summary: | In order to achieve long-lasting activity in a small hydrogen producer with a micro methanol reformer, we attempted to improve the performance of a coprecipitated palladium-based catalyst. Examination of the coprecipitation procedure revealed that a catalyst prepared by simultaneous dropping (SD) of a mixed solution of metal salts and a precipitant into distilled water showed superior catalytic activity to one prepared by dropping a precipitant (PD) into a mixed solution of metal salts. It was inferred that in the SD catalyst, the formation of small crystallites of ZnO and a large BET surface area improved catalytic activity. A Pd/ZnO catalyst with superior activity was obtained by subsequent optimization of Pd content and precipitation pH in the SD process. An increase in catalyst durability was achieved by adding a small amount of Si. The improvement in thermal durability due to the addition of Si results in a remarkable enhancement in the life of the Pd/ZnO catalyst. |
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ISSN: | 0009-2509 1873-4405 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ces.2009.07.021 |