Catalytic Membrane and Membrane Reactor for Methanol Synthesis

Abstract

Catalytic membrane reactors provide many benefits, including the ability to selectively remove products, eliminate the need for separating powder catalysts from the reaction mixture, enhance the diffusion of reactants in the catalytic zone, and combine several processes into a single unit. In several domains pertaining to carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, catalytic membrane reactors have found extensive use. These applications include the collection and usage of carbon dioxide, hydrogen generation, and hydrogenation reactions. The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the design and construction of catalytic membrane reactors, with a specific emphasis on the effective collection and usage of carbon dioxide, the creation of hydrogen, and the efficient hydrogenation of liquid-phase processes. This chapter examines the design of membrane materials, catalyst materials, and catalytic membranes, as well as the operational aspects of catalytic membrane reactors. Ultimately, this report predicts the outlook and forthcoming obstacles of catalytic membrane reactors in achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.