Abstract
Steam reforming of methanol (CH3OH+H2O→3H2+CO2) has been performed on a stable AlCuFe quasicrystal for the first time. The AlCuFe quasicrystal reveals excellent activity, after leaching treatment. The production rate of H2 reaches 235 l/kg min at 573 K for steam reforming of methanol. The activity is due to Cu nanoparticles at the surfaces of quasicrystalline grains which are generated by the leaching treatment. The quasicrystals have two advantages: one is their brittle nature, which allows them to be crushed efficiently; the other is the involvement of Fe, which suppresses the sintering of Cu particles.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 237-241 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Applied Catalysis A: General |
Volume | 214 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Jun 29 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aluminum-copper-iron
- Leaching
- Quasicrystal
- Steam reforming of methanol
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Process Chemistry and Technology