Abstract
Ni/xPr-Al2O3 (x = 5, 10, 15, 20 wt%) catalysts with an application in autothermal reforming of methane were prepared by sequential impregnation synthesis; its catalytic performance was evaluated and compared with that of Ni/γ-Al2O3 catalyst; the physicochemical properties of the catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS), Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) and H2-temperature programmed reduction techniques (TPR). The results showed that Pr addition promoted the reduction of nickel particle size on the surface. TPR experiments suggested a heterogeneous distribution of nickel oxide particles over xPr-Al2O3 supports and the promotion of NiO reduction by Pr modification. The CH4 conversion increased with elevating levels of Pr addition from 5% to 10%, then decreased with Pr content from 10% to 20%. For the stability catalytic tests, Ni/xPr-Al2O3 catalysts maintained the high activity after 48 h while Ni/Al2O3 had a significant deactivation.
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