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Minimizing the Formation of Coke and Methane on Co Nanoparticles in Steam Reforming of Biomass‐Derived Oxygenates
Author(s) -
Sun Junming,
Mei Donghai,
Karim Ayman M.,
Datye Abhaya K.,
Wang Yong
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
chemcatchem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.497
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1867-3899
pISSN - 1867-3880
DOI - 10.1002/cctc.201300041
Subject(s) - oxygenate , steam reforming , methane , coke , catalysis , chemistry , biomass (ecology) , selectivity , carbon dioxide reforming , chemical engineering , acetone , nanoparticle , methane reformer , bond cleavage , syngas , organic chemistry , hydrogen production , oceanography , engineering , geology
Small and active: Co nanoparticles supported on graphitized activated carbon are highly stable and selective for acetone steam reforming. DFT calculations were performed to analyze the reaction mechanism. The present work provides insight into the rational design of catalysts that can selectively oxidize species arising from CC bond cleavage of biomass‐derived oxygenates to maximize H 2 selectivity and minimize the formation of coke and methane.