Abstract
Steam reforming of methanol over Zn-promoted Pt catalyst supported on an electrically conductive carbon black has been investigated after H2 reduction at 873 K. X-ray diffraction measurement showed that Pt-Zn alloy was formed on the carbon black (C). The Zn-promoted Pt/C catalyst showed higher activity and selectivity to CO2 compared with unpromoted Pt/C catalyst. Methyl formate was formed over the Zn-promoted Pt/C catalyst in decomposition of methanol (without water). This suggests that steam reforming of methanol over the Zn-promoted Pt/C catalyst can proceed via methyl formate, which is different from that of the unpromoted Pt/C catalyst.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 499-503 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Catalysis Communications |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Oct |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carbon black
- Methanol
- Pt
- Pt-Zn alloy
- Steam reforming
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)
- Process Chemistry and Technology