Abstract
Pt/CeO2/Al2O3 catalysts with or without Gd2O3 modifier were characterized. Gd2O3 modifier enhanced the interaction of Pt and CeO2 between their interface. Gd2O3 facilitated the formation of CeAlO3 phase due to the strengthened reducibility of CeO2, which in turn suppressed the sintering of both Pt and CeO2. The Gd2O3-modified Pt/CeO2/Al2O3 catalyst exhibited excellent activity and sulfur-tolerant stability for steam reforming of iso-octane blended with 300 μg/g sulfur (thiophene as sulfur source). Throughout the entire 250 hr test, a 100% iso-octane conversion was achieved, with H2 mole fraction of 73% and CH4 mole fraction < 1%.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 992-997 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Petrochemical Technology |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - 15 Oct 2008 |
Keywords
- Catalyst
- Ceria
- Gadolinium oxide
- Hydrogen production
- In situ DRIFTS
- Platinum
- Steam reforming
- Sulfur tolerance