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Efficient Methane Dry Reforming Process with Low Nickel Loading for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

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In this study, a series of nickels supported on gamma alumina with a metal dosage ranging from 0.5 to 3 wt.% were prepared and employed as the catalysts. The effect of nickel dosage on material properties, reaction performance, and catalyst deactivation was investigated. At a low dosage, the nickel-free having low metal-support interaction contributed significantly to the total active site. The basicity of the material was enhanced along with the increase in nickel loading. The presence of active metal showed a great impact at the beginning leading to big improvements in feedstock conversion. However, beyond a nickel dosage of 2 wt.%, further additions did not noticeably influence the reaction performance. Regarding catalyst deactivation, different carbon species were observed on catalyst surface, depending on the nickel dosage. Catalysts with less than 2 wt.% nickel exhibited amorphous carbon as the dominant morphology on the spent catalyst. In contrast, catalysts with 2Ni/Al2O3 and 3Ni/Al2O3 compositions showed graphitic carbon as the main side product. These findings provide insights into the relationship between nickel dosage, catalyst properties, and catalytic performance in methane dry reforming. By understanding the effects of nickel loading on material properties and reaction behavior, researchers can optimize catalyst design and develop more efficient and stable catalysts for sustainable syngas production.

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Authors are thankful to the Deanship of Scientific Research at Najran University for funding this work under the Research Group Funding program grant code (NU/RG/SERC/12/1). This research is funded by Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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  1. Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Vietnam

    Cham Q. Pham, Duy Ha Le Phuong & Tung M. Nguyen

  2. Promising Centre for sensors and electronic devices (PCSED), Advanced materials and Nano Research Centre, Najran University, Najran, 11001, Saudi Arabia

    Mabkhoot Alsaiari

  3. Empty Quarter research Unit, Department of Chemistry, College of science and art in Sharurah, Najran University, Sharurah, Saudi Arabia

    Mabkhoot Alsaiari

  4. VNU-HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab), Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Nguyen Huu Hieu

  5. Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Nguyen Huu Hieu

  6. Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Nguyen Huu Hieu

  7. Institute of Chemical Technology, Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A Thanh Loc 29 Street, Thanh Loc Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Thuy-Phuong T. Pham

  8. Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Thuy-Phuong T. Pham

  9. Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH), Vietnam, 12 Nguyen Van Bao Street, Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Duy Ha Le Phuong & Phuong T.H. Pham

  10. Chemical Engineering Section, Faculty of Engineering, Sohar University, Sohar, PC-311, Oman

    Natarajan Rajamohan

  11. Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid & Processes, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, Kuantan, Pahang, 26300, Malaysia

    H. D. Setiabudi & Dai-Viet N. Vo

  12. Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, Kuantan, Pahang, 26300, Malaysia

    H. D. Setiabudi & Dai-Viet N. Vo

  13. Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, 140 Le Trong Tan Street, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Pham, C.Q., Alsaiari, M., Hieu, N.H. et al. Efficient Methane Dry Reforming Process with Low Nickel Loading for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation. Top Catal 67, 748–760 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-023-01881-w

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