Abstract
The integration of mixed ionic–electronic conducting separation membranes in catalytic membrane reactors can yield more environmentally safe and economically efficient processes. Concentration polarization effects are observed in these types of membranes when O2 permeating fluxes are significantly high. These undesired effects can be overcome by the development of new membrane reactors where mass transport and heat transfer are enhanced by adopting state-of-the-art microfabrication. In addition, careful control over the fluid dynamics regime by employing compact metallic reactors equipped with microchannels could allow the rapid extraction of the products, minimizing undesired secondary reactions. Moreover, a high membrane surface area to catalyst volume ratio can be achieved. In this work, a compact metallic reactor was developed for the integration of mixed ionic–electronic conducting ceramic membranes. An asymmetric all-La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3–δ membrane was sealed to the metallic reactor by the reactive air brazing technique. O2 permeation was evaluated as a proof of concept, and the influence of different parameters, such as temperature, sweep gas flow rates and oxygen partial pressure in the feed gas, were evaluated.
Highlights
IntroductionThe development of new processes and equipment is a key factor to reach these goals
A porous La0.6 Sr0.4 Co0.2 Fe0.8 O3–δ (LSCF) layer was coated on the dense side of the membrane in order to improve the catalytic activity of the surface and the O2 permeation [4]
The integration of mixed ionic–electronic conductors (MIEC) ceramic membranes in compact metallic reactors allows the operation of these types of membranes at high pressures and present the added advantage of an enhanced mass transport and heat transfer
Summary
The development of new processes and equipment is a key factor to reach these goals In this context, the integration of catalytic membrane reactors employing mixed ionic–electronic conductors (MIEC) based separation membranes could yield more environmentally safe and economically efficient processes. The integration of catalytic membrane reactors employing mixed ionic–electronic conductors (MIEC) based separation membranes could yield more environmentally safe and economically efficient processes These membrane reactors allow for the controlled removal or feeding of O2 , and enable to surpass equilibrium conversion or increase product selectivity in reactions, such as oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons, oxidative coupling of methane or partial oxidation of methane [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]
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