Abstract
Ni catalysts supported on γ-Al 2O 3, CeO 2 and CeO 2–Al 2O 3 systems were tested for catalytic CO 2 reforming of methane into synthesis gas. Ni/CeO 2–Al 2O 3 catalysts showed much better catalytic performance than either CeO 2- or γ-Al 2O 3-supported Ni catalysts. CeO 2 as a support for Ni catalysts produced a strong metal–support interaction (SMSI), which reduced the catalytic activity and carbon deposition. However, CeO 2 had positive effect on catalytic activity, stability, and carbon suppression when used as a promoter in Ni/γ-Al 2O 3 catalysts for this reaction. A weight loading of 1–5 wt% CeO 2 was found to be the optimum. Ni catalysts with CeO 2 promoters reduced the chemical interaction between nickel and support, resulting in an increase in reducibility and stronger dispersion of nickel. The stability and less coking on CeO 2-promoted catalysts are attributed to the oxidative properties of CeO 2.
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