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A catalyst with the ability to convert waste carbon dioxide and methan into synthesis gas, in a cost-effective and highly efficient manner. Applications include; heat production for industrial purposes, industrial steam, replacement of conventional fuels in boilers, and electricity generation
About
A joint research group from the University of Surrey and the University of Alicante have developed and patented a solid oxide material suitable for use in catalysing a dry reforming reaction. The proposed catalyst offers notable advantages compared to previously existing catalysts. It does not only demonstrate a high selectivity for hydrogen and carbon monoxide during hydrocarbon reforming reactions, but it does so at operational temperatures so low that would otherwise lead to deactivation by sintering or coking. Thus, the catalytic materials of the invention allow hydrocarbon reforming to be carried out in a considerably less energy-intensive manner than with other catalysts. This advantage must be considered alongside the cost saving of not using a noble metal. In summary, the development offers a sizeable development in the industrial-scale reforming of hydrocarbons, such as methane.
Key Benefits
Key benefits include offsetting greenhouse gases with a catalyst showing selectivity for carbon monoxide and hydrogen as seen with noble metal catalysts but with prices matching those of other non-noble catalytic metals. In addition it is highly resistant to deactivation and coking, thus allowing it to participate in the reaction for longer; reducing costs and increasing efficiency
Applications
Source of energy