Synergistic effect between In2O3 and ZrO2 in the reverse water gas shift reaction.

Abstract

Efficient activation of CO2 at low temperature was achieved through the interface effect between In2O3 and ZrO2 by their geometric and electronic effects. The results show that 75In2O3-25ZrO2 (In2O3 : ZrO2 molar ratio of 3 : 1), as a catalyst for the reverse water gas shift reaction, can achieve 28% CO2 conversion with 96% CO selectivity at 400 °C, 0.1 MPa, a H2 : CO2 molar ratio of 3 : 1 and a gas hourly space velocity of 10 000 mL g-1 h-1. In situ FTIR experiments provide a basis for clarifying the pivotal role of formate (facilitated at In2O3-ZrO2 interface) in this reaction.