Muñoz Alvear, Helir Joseph

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Muñoz Alvear

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    Recent advances in the application of Ni-perovskite-based catalysts for the dry reforming of methane
    (Taylor & Francis, 2024-09-17) Muñoz Alvear, Helir Joseph; Korili, Sophia A.; Gil Bravo, Antonio; Ciencias; Zientziak; Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics - INAMAT2; Universidad Pública de Navarra / Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa
    Ni-based catalysts have been reported to be very efficient in methane reforming processes, surpassing some noble metals. In the particular case of methane reforming in the presence of carbon dioxide (dry reforming of methane, DRM), modifying and controlling the initial properties of the catalyst becomes crucial to resist carbon deposition and Ni metal sintering. This is because the DRM process is carried out at high temperatures. In this sense, perovskite-based catalysts are of special interest given that they are synthesized at high temperatures and, therefore, can conserve their properties during the reaction. Perovskites are represented by the general formula ABO3 or A2BO4. The properties of these oxides depend on the nature of metals A and B and their possible partial substitution, which allows control of their redox and acid/basic properties. This review delves into the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of the DRM, highlighting that the properties of A and B can affect catalytic performance. Following this, the focus shifts to B-cation substitution, which can increase the catalytic performance of the catalyst via synergistic effects due to the formation of Ni metal alloys. Next, in an analogous manner, the analysis will examine A-cation substitution, which allows control over the acid/basic properties and, therefore, coke formation and deposition. Given the inherently low textural properties of perovskites, methods for enhancing these properties are also summarized. These methods encompass both direct improvements and deposition of the perovskites on a support. Finally, new lines of research focused on softening DRM reaction conditions and promoting the process at lower temperatures are also highlighted.