Abstract
Abstract A novel application of geopolymers for the catalytic cleaning of biomass-derived syngas is reported. Powders of metal oxides, i.e. Fe2O3 and Mn2O3, were dispersed in a geopolymer matrix, to produce composites in granular form for fixed bed application. Additionally, a mixed Fe/Mn composite was produced to explore the combined effects of the two oxides. The activity of the new catalysts was investigated in real gasification conditions by means of a double fixed bed reactor, at 700, 800 and 900 °C. All the systems promoted an appreciable tar removal, while FE-SEM and MIP analyses demonstrated their stability at the process conditions. The best performances were obtained using the composite including both Mn and Fe oxides, which registered a tar decomposition up to 86% compared to inert sand, and 50% compared to olivine. A reasonable explanation was provided by TPR and XRD analyses, which pointed out an easier reducibility of this system.
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