Co-Pt bimetallic catalysts for the selective oxidation of carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing mixtures

The performance of a Co-Pt powder and of Co-Pt catalysts supported on γ-Al₂O₃ and on the graphite-like carbon material Sibunit in selective CO oxidation in hydrogen-containing mixtures is considered. Fine particles of metal-metal solid solutions and intermetallides were obtained by the decomposition of a Co- and Pt-containing double complex salt in a hydrogen atmosphere at ～400°C. As compared to their Pt and Co monometallic counterparts, the bimetallic catalysts are more active and allow the CO concentration in hydrogen-containing mixtures to be reduced from 1 to 10^?3 vol %. This effect is likely due to the formation of bimetallic particles of a Co-Pt solid solution on the support surface.     

Low-temperature adsorption of oxygen over platinum monocrystals

Adsorption of O₂ over Pt(111), (110) and (100) at 80 K has been studied by thermodesorption mass-spectrometry. The results indicate the formation of chemisorbed molecular oxygen species and the influence of the surface structure of platinum on the low-temperature adsorption of oxygen.

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Decomposition of ammonia on rhenium III. Interaction of ammonia with rhenium

The adsorption and steady-state decomposition of ammonia on rhenium has been studied. A mechanism for the interaction of ammonia with the Re surface is suggested.

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Copper-cerium oxide catalysts for the selective oxidation of carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing mixtures: II. Physicochemical characterization of the catalysts

The copper-cerium oxide catalysts were characterized using a set of physicochemical techniques including in situ FTIR spectroscopy, XPS, and XRD. It was found that copper segregated on the surface of cerium oxide and its states were labile and dependent on catalyst pretreatment conditions. Copper in a dispersed state was responsible for the reaction of CO oxidation in the presence of H₂ on the copper-cerium oxide catalysts. It is likely that this state of copper was composed of two-dimensional or three-dimensional surface clusters containing Cu⁺ ions.     

Low-pressure decomposition of ammonia on rhodium

Kinetics of ammonia decomposition and adsorption of reactants on a polycrystalline rhodium wire have been studied by thermal desorption and mass-spectrometric methods. Qualitive discussion of the mechanism of ammonia interaction with rhodium is presented.

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Study of oxygen adsorption on Pt(110) surface with EELS

The forms of oxygen adsorbed on Pt(110) are characterized using Electron Energy loss Spectroscopy (EELS).

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Novosibirsk State University. Integration of education, science, and business

One of the most important directions of higher education reformation requires a combination of education, scientific research, and business, which is successfully implemented by Novosibirsk State University. The educational process at the university includes students’ research work aimed at solving applied problems and interacting with business structures, which contributes to training of practice-oriented professionals.     

Hydrogen Production by Steam Reforming of Ethanol: A Two Step Process

A two-layer fixed-bed catalytic reactor for hydrogen production by steam reforming of ethanol is proposed. In this reactor ethanol is first converted to acetaldehyde over a Cu-based catalyst and then acetaldehyde is converted to a hydrogen-rich mixture over a Ni-based catalyst. It is shown that the use of such type of reactor prevents coke formation and provides hydrogen yields closed to equilibrium.     

Selective methanation of CO in the presence of CO<Subscript>2</Subscript> in hydrogen-containing mixtures on nickel catalysts

The screening of commercial nickel catalysts for methanation and a series of nickel catalysts supported on CeO₂, γ-Al₂O₃, and ZrO₂ in the reaction of selective CO methanation in the presence of CO₂ in hydrogen-containing mixtures (1.5 vol % CO, 20 vol % CO₂, 10 vol % H₂O, and the balance H₂) was performed at the flow rate WHSV = 26000 cm³ (g Cat)⁻¹ h⁻¹. It was found that commercial catalytic systems like NKM-2A and NKM-4A (NIAP-07-02) were insufficiently effective for the selective removal of CO to a level of <100 ppm. The most promising catalyst is 2 wt % Ni/CeO₂. This catalyst decreased the concentration of CO from 1.5 vol % to 100 ppm in the presence of 20 vol % CO₂ in the temperature range of 280–360°C at a selectivity of >40%, and it retained its activity even after contact with air. The minimum outlet CO concentration of 10 ppm at 80% selectivity on a 2 wt % Ni/CeO₂ catalyst was reached at a temperature of 300°C.     

Thermodynamic Aspects of Dimethoxymethane Conversion into Hydrogen-Rich Gas

Kinetics and Catalysis - A thermodynamic analysis of the conversion of dimethoxymethane by steam reforming and partial oxidation into a hydrogen-rich gas for fuel cell feeding has been carried out....