Abstract
The influence of alkali metal volatilization on the performance of nickel-based catalyst in the steam gasification of cellulose biomass was investigated in a two-stage fixed bed reactor. The results show that potassium is deposited on the catalyst surface with the volatilization of potassium salt during the catalytic steam reforming of potassium-loaded cellulose. The existence and deposition of proper amount of potassium may suppress the coke deposition and enhance the activity of nickel-based catalyst, which is of benefit to producing more hydrogen in the steam gasification of biomass. However, excessive amount of potassium loaded in cellulose may reduce the activity of nickel-based catalyst; moreover, with the repetitious operations, potassium is accumulated on the catalyst surface, which may lead to an obvious inhibitory effect on the activity and stability of nickel-based catalyst in the steam gasification of biomass.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1433-1438 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Ranliao Huaxue Xuebao/Journal of Fuel Chemistry and Technology |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 01 Dec 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Alkali metals
- Cellulose
- Nickel-based catalyst
- Steam gasification
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Fuel Technology
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry