Influences of synthesis methods and modifier addition on the properties of Ni-based catalysts supported on reticulated ceramic foams
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2014
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Nikolić, Vesna
Kamberović, Željko

Andić, Zoran

Korać, Marija

Sokić, Miroslav

Maksimović, Vesna

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A method of synthesizing Ni-based catalysts supported on alpha-Al2O3-based foams was developed. The foams were impregnated with aqueous solutions of metal chlorides under an air atmosphere using an aerosol route. Separate procedures involved calcination to form oxides and drying to obtain chlorides on the foam surface. The synthesized samples were subsequently reduced with hydrogen. With respect to the Ni/Al2O3 catalysts, the chloride reduction route enabled the formation of a Ni coating without agglomerates or cracks. Further research included catalyst modification by the addition of Pd, Cu, and Fe. The influences of the additives on the degree of reduction and on the low-temperature reduction effectiveness (533 and 633 K) were examined and compared for the catalysts obtained from oxides and chlorides. Greater degrees of reduction were achieved with chlorides, whereas Pd was the most effective modifier among those investigated. The reduction process was nearly complete at 533 K in the... sample that contained 0.1wt% Pd. A lower reduction temperature was utilized, and the calcination step was avoided, which may enhance the economical and technological aspects of the developed catalyst production method.
Keywords:
nickel / modification / ceramic foams / catalytic properties / catalysts / aerosol processSource:
International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials, 2014, 21, 8, 806-812Publisher:
- Springer, New York
Funding / projects:
- Innovative synergy of by-products, waste minimization and clean technologies in metallurgy (RS-34033)
- Developing technological processes for nonstandard copper concentrates processing with the aim to decrease pollutants emission (RS-34023)
DOI: 10.1007/s12613-014-0974-x
ISSN: 1674-4799