Methane oxidation – effect of support, precursor and pretreatment conditions – in situ reaction XPS and DRIFT

The methane combustion was studied on Pd supported catalysts searching for explanation of the effects of support, pretreatment and induction periods on the activity of the Pd/alumina, Pd/zirconia, Pd/niobia and Pd/niobia/alumina catalysts. Characterization of methane oxidation in XPS and DRIFTS chambers indicated that an induction period of at least 6 h is necessary to form Pd in a higher oxidation state Pd^2+δ coexisting with PdO as the surface active phases. Similarly, DRIFTS measurements showed distinct species at the surface during the oxidation of methane after 6 h, indicating formate species on Pd/Alumina and CH_x-species and O₂⁻ adsorption on the Pd/zirconia catalyst, suggesting different reaction mechanisms. The reverse pathway depends on the surface modification due to the temperature and induction time.

The activity of the Pd/niobia/alumina was better than of the Pd/niobia. The effect of the precursor was observed, indicating that palladium nitrate precursor allows to lower dispersion but better performance on methane oxidation. The stability was studied and shows that the Pd/zirconia catalyst was stable and is regenerated, while the Pd/alumina catalyst deactivates very fast and is not regenerated. The effect of pretreatment of the catalysts on the methane oxidation showed different behavior depending of the support.     

Catalytic combustion of methane over supported bimetallic Pd catalysts: Effects of Ru or Rh addition

A series of Pd/γ-Al₂O₃ catalysts with various amounts of Ru or Rh with, and/or without, BaO were prepared by successive incipient wetness impregnation. The catalysts were investigated for the catalytic methane combustion before, and after, H₂S poisoning in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. The addition of ruthenium enhanced the catalytic activity for methane oxidation even after H₂S poisoning while maintaining the initial catalytic activity of the fresh catalyst. These results are explained in terms of dispersion of palladium by ruthenium and poisoning resistance of ruthenium. The addition of rhodium did not improve the overall activity in methane oxidation.     

载体及活性组分对甲烷低温燃烧催化性能的影响

以一定浓度的Pd为活性组分,-γA l2O3为载体,用浸渍法制备了甲烷低温燃烧催化剂,运用固定床反应装置着重研究载体对甲烷低温燃烧反应的催化性能的影响。同时采用同一种载体条件下,重点考察不同浓度的单一活性组分Pd或Pt和(Pt-Pd)双活性组分催化剂对甲烷低温燃烧反应的催化性能的影响。结果表明,由不同载体,负载同一浓度活性组份制备出的催化剂活性有较大差异。(Pt-Pd)/A l2O3双组分燃烧催化剂,性能优于单一组分的Pd/A l2O3或Pt/A l2O3催化剂,(Pd-Pt)/A l2O3体系具有较高的甲烷催化燃烧活性,催化燃烧的起燃温度最低。相比当(Pd 0.2%-Pt 0.1%)/A l2O3时催化剂活性最高,CH4转化率50%的温度为345℃,完全转化温度为405℃。通过1 000 h稳定性试验,显示出甲烷完全氧化温度为405℃左右,具有较好的低温活性及热稳定性。     

Low temperature oxidation of methane over Pd/SnO2 catalyst

Catalytic activities of supported Pd were investigated for low temperature oxidation of methane. Pd/SnO₂ catalysts demonstrated excellent activity for methane oxidation in spite of their low surface area. The catalytic activity of Pd/SnO₂ was strongly affected by the preparation procedure. Impregnation of Pd on SnO₂ using aqueous solution of Pd(CH₃COO)₂ was most effective in enhancing the catalytic activity. The catalytic activity was also improved when well-crystallized SnO₂ was employed as a support material. TEM observations revealed that catalytic activity is strongly influenced by the dispersion state of Pd. For the active catalysts, strong interaction between Pd and SnO₂ support was observed in the adsorption of oxygen.     

整装式铝泡沫负载Pd催化剂Pd/AlOOH/Al-foam及其催化甲烷燃烧性能

以三维网络结构的铝泡沫板作为骨架基体和铝源,利用水热氧化法制备整装式拟薄水铝石(Al OOH/Al-foam)纳米阵列,随后通过丙酮辅助-初湿浸渍法,制备出整装式铝泡沫负载Pd催化剂Pd/Al OOH/Al-foam,用于低浓度甲烷催化燃烧反应。在制备条件优化过程中,发现催化剂性能受到纳米阵列的形貌特征、物相组成以及焙烧温度等因素的影响。其中,表面富含羟基的拟薄水铝石可促进Pd颗粒的均匀分散,也增强载体和Pd之间的相互作用,进而提高甲烷燃烧的低温活性。稳定性测试初期活性下降较快,主要原因是表层Al_2O_3纳米阵列载体和Pd纳米颗粒自身的不稳定性导致的Pd颗粒烧结。     

Catalytic combustion of methane over bimetallic Pd–Pt catalysts: The influence of support materials

The effect of support material on the catalytic performance for methane combustion has been studied for bimetallic palladium–platinum catalysts and compared with a monometallic palladium catalyst on alumina. The catalytic activities of the various catalysts were measured in a tubular reactor, in which both the activity and stability of methane conversion were monitored. In addition, all catalysts were analysed by temperature-programmed oxidation and in situ XRD operating at high temperatures in order to study the oxidation/reduction properties.

The activity of the monometallic palladium catalyst decreases under steady-state conditions, even at a temperature as low as 470 °C. In situ XRD results showed that no decomposition of bulk PdO into metallic palladium occurred at temperatures below 800 °C. Hence, the reason for the drop in activity is probably not connected to the bulk PdO decomposition.

All Pd–Pt catalysts, independently of the support, have considerably more stable methane conversion than the monometallic palladium catalyst. However, dissimilarities in activity and ability to reoxidise PdO were observed for the various support materials. Pd–Pt supported on Al₂O₃ was the most active catalyst in the low-temperature region, Pd–Pt supported on ceria-stabilised ZrO₂ was the most active between 620 and 800 °C, whereas Pd–Pt supported on LaMnAl₁₁O₁₉ was superior for temperatures above 800 °C. The ability to reoxidise metallic Pd into PdO was observed to vary between the supports. The alumina sample showed a very slow reoxidation, whereas ceria-stabilised ZrO₂ was clearly faster.     

Pd catalysts supported on silicon nitride for the combustion of methane: Influence of the crystalline and amorphous phases of the support and of the preparation method on the catalytic performances

Non-oxide refractory materials, such as silicon nitride having high thermal stability and thermal conductivity can be used as catalytic supports. The influence of the Si₃N₄ support nature and of the chemical compounds used for preparations on the physical-chemistry and catalytic properties of the palladium systems in the total oxidation of methane was investigated. A strong influence of the phase composition and the crystalline state of supports on the catalytic properties in the total oxidation of methane of the Pd catalysts was found. The activity of Pd catalysts increases with the -Si₃N₄ content and crystallization state of the support. The catalytic activity of Pd/-Si₃N₄ is also strongly affected by the preparation procedure. The Pd/-Si₃N₄ catalyst obtained by aqueous impregnation is less active and less stable. It was proposed that if water is used as an impregnation solvent, the surface acid-based properties of Si₃N₄ support and/or of the Pd active phase are irreversibly damaged. Pd supported on -Si₃N₄, prepared by impregnation of the Pd precursors in toluene solutions are found to be the most active and stable under reaction conditions.     

Superior catalytic behaviour of Pt-doped Pd catalysts in the complete oxidation of methane at low temperature

The catalytic combustion of methane at low temperature under lean conditions was investigated over bimetallic palladium-platinum catalysts supported on alumina. Pd-Pt catalysts with constant 2 wt.% metal loading and varying compositions in Pt and Pd were prepared by successive impregnations of the metal salts. The catalysts were characterised by powder X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy/electron dispersion X-ray spectroscopy (TEM/EDX), volumetry of H₂ chemisorption, FTIR study of CO adsorption and temperature-programmed oxidation (TPO). In the absence of water added to the feed, the methane conversion over Pd-rich bimetallic catalysts (Pt/Pt + Pd molar ratios less than 0.3) was found to be the same as that of the reference Pd/Al₂O₃ catalyst. Interestingly, under wet conditions, these bimetallic catalysts exhibited an improved performance with respect to Pd/Al₂O₃. This effect was found to be maintained upon mild steam ageing. An interaction between both metals was suggested to explain the enhanced activity of bimetallic catalysts. This was confirmed by TPO experiments indicating that formation and decomposition of PdO is affected upon Pt addition even for very low amounts of Pt. The adsorption of CO on reduced catalysts studied by FTIR revealed new types of adsorbed CO species, suggesting again an interaction between two metals.     

Complete oxidation of methane at low temperature over Pt and Pd catalysts for the abatement of lean-burn natural gas fuelled vehicles emissions: influence of water and sulphur containing compounds

The catalytic activity of fresh Pd and Pt catalysts supported on γ-alumina in the complete oxidation of CH₄ traces under lean-burn conditions was studied in the presence or the absence of water or H₂S. Steam-aged catalysts were also studied in order to simulate long-term ageing in real lean-burn natural gas fuelled vehicles (NGVs) exhaust conditions. Without water or H₂S added to the feed, Pd catalysts exhibit a superior catalytic activity in methane oxidation compared to Pt ones, whatever the catalysts were fresh or aged. The addition of 10 vol.% water vapour to the feed strongly affects the activity of the fresh Pd catalyst, thus being only slightly more efficient than the fresh Pt one. H₂S has a strong poisoning effect on the catalytic activity of Pd catalysts, while Pt catalysts are more resistant. The fresh H₂S-poisoned Pd/Al₂O₃ catalyst was studied by TPD in O₂/He. Poisoning species decompose above 873 K as SO₂ and O₂ in relative concentrations consistent with the decomposition of surface sulphate species. However, a treatment in O₂/He at temperatures as high as 923 K does not allow the complete regeneration of the catalytic activity of H₂S-poisoned Pd/Al₂O₃. A mechanism involving the poisoning of PdO by sulphate species is proposed. Different diffusion processes by which these sulphate species can migrate back and forth between PdO and the support, depending on the experimental conditions, are suggested.     

CATALYTIC COMBUSTION OF METHANE OVER PALLADIUM-BASED CATALYSTS

Palladium-based catalysts are widely applied in exhaust catalytic converter and catalytic combustion systems. The mechanism for methane oxidation on a Pd-based catalyst is complex. Catalyst activity is influenced by variations in the process pressure and temperature, by the gas mixture composition, by the type of support and various additives, and by pretreatment under reducing or oxidizing atmospheres. In this paper, we review the literature on supported Pd catalysts for combustion of methane. The mechanisms involved are discussed taking into consideration the oxidation/reduction mechanisms for supported palladium, poisoning, restructuring, the form of oxygen on the surface, methane activation over Pd and PdO phases, and transient behavior. Our review helps explain the array of experimental results reported in the literature.     

CATALYTIC COMBUSTION OF METHANE OVER PALLADIUM-BASED CATALYSTS

Palladium-based catalysts are widely applied in exhaust catalytic converter and catalytic combustion systems. The mechanism for methane oxidation on a Pd-based catalyst is complex. Catalyst activity is influenced by variations in the process pressure and temperature, by the gas mixture composition, by the type of support and various additives, and by pretreatment under reducing or oxidizing atmospheres. In this paper, we review the literature on supported Pd catalysts for combustion of methane. The mechanisms involved are discussed taking into consideration the oxidation/reduction mechanisms for supported palladium, poisoning, restructuring, the form of oxygen on the surface, methane activation over Pd and PdO phases, and transient behavior. Our review helps explain the array of experimental results reported in the literature.     

Effect of niobium addition to Co/γ-Al2O3 catalyst on methane combustion

In this work, the effect of niobium addition on textural, structural, acidic, and catalytic properties of Co/γ-Al₂O₃ catalysts for use in the total combustion of methane was studied. The catalysts were prepared by using the sol–gel technique and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy of adsorbed pyridine (IR), nitrogen adsorption (BET surface area), ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–vis DRS), transmission electron microscopy in conjunction with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (STEM–EDX), and activity in the total oxidation of methane. Results show that all cobalt-containing catalysts, regardless of the type of support, decrease the light off temperature of methane compared to pure γ-Al₂O₃. Therefore, the addition of 1.0% (by weight) of niobium to cobalt-containing alumina catalysts promoted a negative effect on the catalytic activity. Both cobalt-containing catalysts (4.5 and 9.3%, by weight, of Co) show a higher catalytic activity when compared to cobalt-containing niobia–alumina catalyst (6.3%, by weight, of Co). The lower activity of the niobia-containing catalysts may be associated to their acidic and textural properties.     

Low temperature complete combustion of methane over titania-modified alumina-supported palladium

Effects of titania on the catalytic property of Pd/Al₂O₃ towards methane combustion were examined. The results revealed that the catalytic activity of the Pd/Al₂O₃ catalyst was considerably improved by pre-coating the alumina support with titania at low temperature (below 700 °C). Hydrogen chemisorption and BET measurements revealed that the titania-modified alumina supports could modify the support characterization to achieve a high dispersion of palladium. Temperature-programmed reduction and temperature-programmed desorption study further demonstrated that the coating of Pd/Al₂O₃ catalysts with titania can weaken the bond strength of Pd-O and enhance their catalytic activity towards methane combustion at lower temperature.     

An excellent support of Pd catalyst for methane combustion: Thermal-stable Si-doped alumina

Thermal-stable Si-doped alumina was prepared by the reverse microemulsion method and was used as the support of Pd catalyst for the methane combustion. The physicochemical properties of Si-alumina and catalytic performance of Pd/Si-Al₂O₃ were characterized by XRD, N₂ adsorption, FT-IR, XPS and methane catalytic combustion. The results indicate that the presence of Si can increase the thermal stability of alumina and promote the coordination state of aluminum from tetrahedral to octahedral, but its content added should be controlled appropriately to 5–6 wt%. Si-doped alumina prepared by the reverse microemulsion method is an excellent support of Pd catalyst for the methane combustion, which can increase both the catalytic activity and thermal stability of the Pd catalyst. The studies also show that the calcination temperature of support affects remarkably the performance of catalyst, and the high thermal stability of support is very important to increase the performance of Pd catalyst for the methane combustion.     

Preparation of nanocrystalline Ni/Al2O3 catalysts with the microemulsion method for dry reforming of methane

Mesoporous nanocrystalline nickel‐alumina catalysts with high surface area were prepared by a microemulsion (ME) method and were employed in methane reforming with carbon dioxide for syngas production. The catalysts were characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer‐Emmett‐Teller surface area analysis (BET), temperature‐programmed reduction (TPR), temperature‐programmed oxidation (TPO), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. The results showed that the catalysts possessed mesoporous structure with high surface area (> 250 m² · g^?1) and small crystallite size (～5 nm). The catalytic results revealed high activity and stability for the prepared catalysts. In addition, the effect of feed ratio and GHSV on catalytic performance was investigated.     

Dependence of Synergetic Effect of Palladium–Manganese-Hexaaluminate Combustion Catalyst on Nature of Palladium Precursor

A synergetic effect in the methane oxidation activity of palladium and manganese hexaaluminate was studied over Pd-modified manganese-hexaaluminate catalysts, prepared by incipient wetness impregnation and calcined at 1,200?°C. The magnitude of the synergetic effect is found to be depends on the palladium precursor: it is higher for palladium nitrate and palladium acetate than for tetrachloropalladic acid. The Pd/MnLaAl₁₁O₁₉ catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray microanalysis, transmission electron microscope and temperature-programmed reduction with hydrogen. These data were compared with the properties of Pd/Al₂O₃ catalysts. At variation of Pd-precursors, a minor trend to the decrease of the Pd particle size was observed at transition from the ex-chloride Pd/MnLaAl₁₁O₁₉ catalyst with uniform Pd-distribution profile to the ex-nitrate and ex-acetate catalysts with egg-shell Pd-distribution. Slightly smaller size of metal palladium particles in the ex-nitrate and ex-acetate catalysts leads to the formation of larger amount of PdO dispersed on their surface during oxygen-pretreatment in H₂-TPR experiments (Pd/PdO atomic ratio was 1/4) and under methane-oxidation mixture in comparison with ex-chloride catalysts (Pd/PdO?=?4/1). The palladium addition to manganese-hexaaluminate changes strongly its redox properties, as result Mn³⁺ reduction to Mn²⁺ take place about 100?°C below that of pure hexaalunimate. The latter indicate probably on the higher oxygen mobility in Pd-modified manganese-hexaaluminate. A higher PdO/Pd ratio formed in the ex-nitrate and ex-acetate Pd-modified manganese-hexaaluminate catalysts together with the high oxygen mobility provide the synergetic effect in methane oxidation activity at light-off temperature region. The high catalytic activity of manganese-hexaaluminate ensures methane combustion efficiency of the Pd-modified manganese-hexaaluminate catalysts at temperature above 700?°C.     

Kinetics of PdO combustion catalysis

The kinetics of the catalytic combustion of methane by supported palladium oxide catalysts (2 wt.-% Pd/La₂O₃·11A1₂O₃ and 5 wt.-%Pd/ γ-A1₂0₃ were examined for several oxygen partial pressure levels over the temperature range from 40–900°C using temperature-programmed reaction and slow ramp and hold temperature-time transient techniques. Combustion rates were measured by differential reaction in a fixed bed of powdered catalyst at lower temperatures (200–500°C). Also, by preparing the catalysts as thin (ca. 10 μm) coatings on an alumina tube and conducting the experiments with very high flows of dilute methane and oxygen in helium, the rate measurements were extended up to 900°C without significant contribution from gas phase reactions. The specific combustion activity of supported PdO shows a persistent hysteresis between 450 and 750°C, i.e., the rate of combustion between these temperature limits depends strongly on whether the catalyst is cooling from above 750°C or heating from below 450°C. This region is also notable for negative apparent activation energy in the rate of methane oxidation, i.e., the rate increases with decreasing temperature during reoxidation of the Pd metal and decreases with increasing temperature (especially with low oxygen partial pressure) prior to decomposition of the bulk oxide. Detailed time-temperature transient kinetic analyses were performed for supported PdO catalysts within the 450–750°C temperature range. The hysteresis in methane combustion rate is caused by a higher activation energy for reduction of oxygen chemisorbed on metallic Pd and by suppressed reoxidation of Pd metal relative to PdO decomposition.     

Preparation of noble metal nanocatalysts and their applications in catalytic partial oxidation of methane

A series of noble metal catalysts (Ru, Rh, Ir, Pt, and Pd) supported on alumina-stabilized magnesia were prepared and employed in partial oxidation of methane. The prepared catalysts were characterized using BET, SEM, TEM and H₂S chemisorption techniques. The results revealed that the Ru and Rh catalysts had the highest activity in catalytic partial oxidation of methane. Based on the obtained results the following order of activity was observed for different catalysts in partial oxidation of methane: Rh ～ Ru > Ir > Pt > Pd. The obtained results also showed a high catalytic stability without any decrease in methane conversion up to 50 h of reaction.     

天然气催化燃烧催化剂的研究(Ⅱ）

介绍了天然气催化燃烧钙钛矿型氧化物催化剂、六铝酸盐型催化剂以及负载型非贵金属催化剂的研究现状。对于钙钛矿型氧化物催化剂,利用A位取代或调整B位元素的种类及配比、新的技术和方法制备高比表面积或具有纳米结构的钙钛矿型氧化物,是提高其甲烷催化燃烧活性的重要手段。六铝酸盐型催化剂具有很高的热稳定性和甲烷燃烧活性,但起燃温度较高,通过采用将金属Pd负载到六铝酸盐上或改变制备方法,提高其比表面积,以提高其低温反应活性。负载型非贵金属催化剂研究最多的是过渡族金属,其氧化活性、抗毒性能和耐久性都存在问题,需进一步研究。     

Methane oxidation on alumina supported palladium catalysts: Effect of Pd precursor and solvent

Palladium precursors and solvents were studied for their effects on the activities of alumina-based palladium catalysts in methane combustion and the resistance of the catalysts to thermal aging. The properties of the catalysts were compared with those of a commercial reference. The palladium precursors were Pd(propionate)₂, Pd(acetate)₂ and Pd(acetyl acetonate)₂ and the solvents were acetone, acetic acid, propionic acid and toluene. Catalysts were prepared by the wet impregnation method.Catalysts were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The surface areas were measured by Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method (BET). Acidity of the alumina support was measured by NH₃ desorption. Activities of the catalysts in methane oxidation were screened under lean burn conditions.In methane oxidation with fresh catalyst, the best performance was obtained with a combination of Pd(acetate)₂ and acetic or propionic acid. The light-off temperatures of the fresh catalysts (562 K and 557 K, respectively) were slightly lower than the light-off temperature (567 K) of the commercial reference. Differences between the light-off temperatures of the aged and fresh catalysts were least when the catalysts were prepared with Pd(acetyl acetonate)₂ as Pd precursor and in acetic or propionic acid as solvent: +12 K and +18 K, respectively. The corresponding value for the reference was +64 K. For several of the fresh catalysts, conversion in methane oxidation at 623 K was over 90%. A comparison of methane combustion and NH₃ desorption results indicated that acidity of the support material affects catalysts activity.