Mixed reforming of heptane to syngas in the Ba0.5Sr 0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3 membrane reactor

Wenliang Zhu, Wei Han, Guoxing Xiong*, Weishen Yang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Fuel cells are recognized as the most promising new power generation technology, but hydrogen supply is still a problem. In our previous work, we have developed a LiLaNiO/γ-Al2O3 catalyst, which is excellent not only for partial oxidation of hydrocarbons, but also for steam reforming and autothermal reforming. However, the reaction needs pure oxygen or air as oxidant. We have developed a dense oxygen permeable membrane Ba 0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3 which has an oxygen permeation flux around 11.5 ml/cm2 min at reaction conditions. Therefore, this work is to combine the oxygen permeable membrane with the catalyst LiLaNiO/γ-Al2O3 in a membrane reactor for hydrogen production by mixed reforming of heptane. Under optimized reaction conditions, a heptane conversion of 100%, a CO selectivity of 91-93% and a H2 selectivity of 95-97% have been achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)149-153
Number of pages5
JournalCatalysis Today
Volume104
Issue number2-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventCatalysis in Membrane Reactors -
Duration: 6 Jul 20049 Jul 2004

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  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Heptane
  • Hydrogen production
  • Membrane reactor
  • Mixed reforming
  • Syngas

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