Understanding the Structure-Catalytic Function Relationship of Cobalt Based Catalysts for Steam Reforming of Ethanol
EMSL Project ID
30484
Abstract
The scientific objectives of this application are to fundamentally understand (1) the active oxidation state and crystalline phase of cobalt (Co) and (2) how the various support materials and operating conditions influence the activity, selectivity and stability of these active state and phase in ethanol steam reforming over supported Co catalysts for producing hydrogen gas. We plan to synthesize supported Co catalysts with different oxidation state and crystalline phase at Washington State University and carry out both ex-situ and in-situ characterizations and activity testing experiments in EMSL labs.
Project Details
Project type
Large-Scale EMSL Research
Start Date
2008-08-21
End Date
2009-08-23
Status
Closed
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Related Publications
Lin SSY, DH Kim, MH Engelhard, and SY Ha. 2010. "Water-induced Formation of Cobalt Oxides Over Supported Cobalt/Ceria-Zirconia Catalysts under Ethanol-Steam Conditions." Journal of Catalysis 273(2):229-235. doi:10.1016/j.jcat.2010.05.016