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Title: Ce stabilized Ni–SrO as a catalytic phase transition sorbent for integrated CO 2 capture and CH 4 reforming
Integration of carbon dioxide capture from flue gas with dry reforming of CH 4 represents an attractive approach for CO 2 utilization. The selection of a suitable bifunctional material serving as a catalyst/sorbent is the key. This paper reports Ni decorated and CeO x -stabilized SrO (SrCe 0.5 Ni 0.5 ) as a multi-functional, phase transition catalytic sorbent material. The effect of CeO x on the morphology, structure, decarbonation reactivity, and cycling stability of the catalytic sorbent was determined with TEM-EDX, XRD, in situ XRD, CH 4 -TPR and TGA. Cyclic process tests were conducted in a packed bed reactor. The results indicate that large Ni clusters were present on the surface of the SrNi sorbent, and the addition of CeO 2 promoted even distribution of Ni on the surface. Moreover, the Ce–Sr interaction promoted a complex carbonation/decarbonation phase-transition, i.e. SrCO 3 + CeO 2 ↔ Sr 2 CeO 4 + CO 2 as opposed to the conventional, simple carbonation/decarbonation cycles ( e.g. SrCO 3 ↔ SrO + CO 2 ). This double replacement crystalline phase transition mechanism not only adjusts the carbonation/calcination thermodynamics to facilitate SrCO 3 decomposition at relatively low temperatures but also inhibits sorbent sintering. As a result, excellent activity and stability were observed with up to 91% CH 4 conversion, >72% CO 2 capture efficiency and ∼100% residual O 2 capture efficiency from flue gas by utilizing the CeO 2 ↔ Ce 2 O 3 redox transition. This renders an intensified process with zero coke deposition. Moreover, the SLDRM with SrCe 0.5 Ni 0.5 has the flexibility to produce concentrated CO via CO 2 -splitting while co-producing a syngas with tunable H 2 /CO ratios.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1923468
PAR ID:
10384479
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume:
10
Issue:
6
ISSN:
2050-7488
Page Range / eLocation ID:
3077 to 3085
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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