Synthesis, characterization and catalytic study of Sm doped LaNiO3 nanoparticles in reforming of methane with CO2 and O2

A series of Sm doped LaNiO3 nanoparticles by solids denoted as La1−xSmxNiO3−δ (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 and 1) were synthesized by the modified citrate sol–gel method. The prepared compounds were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), temperature programmed reduction (TPR), BET specific sur...

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Published in:International journal of hydrogen energy 2012-07, Vol.37 (13), p.9977-9984
Main Authors: Jahangiri, Alireza, Pahlavanzadeh, Hassan, Aghabozorg, Hamidreza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative fuels. Production and utilization
Applied sciences
Catalysis
CDRPOM process
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fuels
Hydrogen
Nanocatalyst
Perovskite
Sol–gel
Substitution
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Summary:A series of Sm doped LaNiO3 nanoparticles by solids denoted as La1−xSmxNiO3−δ (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 and 1) were synthesized by the modified citrate sol–gel method. The prepared compounds were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), temperature programmed reduction (TPR), BET specific surface area and scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM–TEM) techniques. The results showed that highly homogeneous and crystalline oxides with particle sizes in the range of nanometers were obtained through this synthesis method. The XRD patterns of the prepared La1−xSmxNiO3−δ solids confirmed the perovskite structure for the samples up to x = 0.1. When the degree (x > 0.1) of substitution increase the formation of spinel-type La2NiO4 and mixed NiO, Sm2O3 phases are favored thermodynamically and the rate of perovskite structure formation decreased drastically. The effects of the partial substitution of La by Sm, reaction temperatures and feed gas ratio at atmospheric pressure were investigated in process of combined carbon dioxide reforming and partial oxidation of methane (CDRPOM), after reduction of the samples under hydrogen. All samples presented similar activity at 1073 K while at lower temperatures, the La1−xSmxNiO3−δ catalysts with x = 0, 0.1, 0.9 and 1 showed the highest activity. ► Sm could be doped into LaNiO3 up to x = 0.1. ► The substitution of La by Sm at x = 0.1, 0.9 and 1 improved catalytic performance. ► In the CDRPOM process, high yield of synthesis gas obtained at low temperatures.
ISSN:0360-3199
1879-3487
DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.03.128