The preparation and characterization of Ni/MgO/a-Al2O3 monolith catalyst for the catalytic partial oxidation of CH4
Date of Publication
2009
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Subject Categories
Chemical Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Chemical Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Luis Frias Razon
Defense Panel Chair
Leonila Cobacha Abella
Defense Panel Member
Teddy Monroy
Dennis Yu
Abstract/Summary
The use of both the NiO/MgO/a-Al2O3 monolith catalyst and the autothermal reverse flow reactor for the catalytic partial oxidation of methane (CPOM) is a viable option to the production of synthesis gas because of its suitability to overcome obstacles both from the catalyst and reactor perspective. Research into this possible option is still in its early stages and only a few studies have been made regarding this topic.
In this study, the effect of percent loading, catalyst to binder ratio and calcination temperature was investigated using Ni/MgO/a-Al2O3, catalysts deposited on a cordierite monolith using the dip slurry method. The catalysts prepared were tested using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX), Branauer-Emmet-Teller (BET) Analyzer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD).
NiO-MgO solid solution and a non-uniform distribution of Ni on the surface of various sections of the monolith cordierite, concentrated mostly at the middle, were observed for all the samples. The Ni/MgO/a -Al2O3, monolith catalyst with catalyst to binder ratio of 1:2, calcination temperature of 900°C, and 2% Ni loading was able to give a high surface area, high pore volume, and high durability in comparison with the other samples prepared. This catalyst was then further tested using TPD (Temperature Programmed Desorption) and showed that the Ni/MgO/a-Al2O3 catalyst have high basic sites compared to acidic sites. Further study on the activity of the monolith catalyst, effect of reduction temperature and other preparation techniques are recommended.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15671
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
ix, 87 leaves: illustrations (some colored); 28 cm.
Keywords
Catalysts
Recommended Citation
Chua, M., Ngo, P., & Te, K. (2009). The preparation and characterization of Ni/MgO/a-Al2O3 monolith catalyst for the catalytic partial oxidation of CH4. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/5764