Oxygen transfer and catalytic properties of nickel iron oxides for steam reforming of methane

Sturzenegger, Marcel; D'Souza, Lawrence; Struis, Rudolf P.W.J.; Stucki, Samuel

doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2005.12.007

Oxygen transfer and catalytic properties of nickel iron oxides for steam reforming of methane

Sturzenegger M, D'Souza L, Struis RPWJ & Stucki S

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Sturzenegger, M., D'Souza, L., Struis, R. P. W. J., & Stucki, S. (2006). Oxygen transfer and catalytic properties of nickel iron oxides for steam reforming of methane. Fuel, 85(10-11), 1599-1602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2005.12.007

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Nickel iron oxide (NiFe₂O₄) has been tested as a combined catalyst precursor and oxygen transfer material for improved conversion of methane into syngas. Thermogravimetric measurements with simultaneous gas analysis have demonstrated the superior behavior of nickel iron oxide compared to iron oxide. The enhanced catalytic activity is attributed to the generation of fresh nickel surfaces in the course of the reduction of the metal oxide. This allows for a periodic in situ generation of fresh, catalytically active nickel.

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Oxygen transfer and catalytic properties of nickel iron oxides for steam reforming of methane

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Sturzenegger, Marcel (0000 PSI)

D'Souza, Lawrence (0000 PSI)

Struis, Rudolf P.W.J. (5103 Chemical Processes and Materials)

Stucki, Samuel (5100 Energy and Materials Cycles)

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