Structured Perovskite-Based Oxides: Use in the Combined Methane Reforming

Adriana García, Norymar Becerra, Luis García, Ini Ojeda, Estefanía López, Carmen M. López, Mireya R. Goldwasser

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DOI: 10.4236/aces.2011.14025                

Abstract

The behavior of metallic structured perovskite-based catalysts was evaluated in the combined methane reforming reaction with CO₂-O₂. The reaction conditions were established by varying the reaction temperature and reactor input composition in the range of 650 to 850℃ and CH₄/CO₂ ratio 1 to 5, respectively. The results of the catalytic tests at 750℃ showed a positive effect of the metallic structure, producing higher conversions and H₂/CO ratios in the products compare to that obtained with the powder catalyst.

Keywords

Methane Reforming, Perovskites, Syngas Production, Structured Catalysts

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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