Abstract: | A compact, internally heated, catalytic reactor is demonstrated for the low-temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide. Carbon
nanofibres were grown on carbon felt and used as a support material for Au/TiO2 catalysts. The carbon composite plays two roles; as a support material for the catalyst and for providing heat to the reaction
by the Joule effect. The internal heating offers a stable reactor system with quick temperature response at relatively low
energy input. Comparison between external and internal heating shows higher conversion of CO in the low-temperature range
when using internal heating. The Au/TiO2 catalyst supported on the carbon-carbon composite shows good stability at 250°C. |