: Dry reforming of methane (DRM) is considered one of the most promising technologies for efficient greenhouse gas management thanks to the fact that through this reaction, it is possible to reduce CO2 and CH4 to obtain syngas, a mixture of H2 and CO, with a suitable ratio for the Fischer-Tropsch production of long-chain hydrocarbons. Two other main processes can yield H2 from CH4, i.e., Steam Reforming of Methane (SRM) and Partial Oxidation of Methane (POM), even though, not having CO2 as a reagent, they are considered less green. Recently, scientists' challenge is to overcome the many drawbacks of DRM reactions, i.e., the use of precious metal-based catalysts, the high temperatures of the process, metal particle sintering and carbon deposition on the catalysts' surfaces. To overcome these issues, one proposed solution is to implement photo-thermal dry reforming of methane in which irradiation with light is used in combination with heating to improve the efficiency of the process. In this paper, we review the work of several groups aiming to investigate the pivotal promoting role of light radiation in DRM. Focus is also placed on the catalysts' design and the progress needed for bringing DRM to an industrial scale.

Photo-Thermal Dry Reforming of Methane with PGM-Free and PGM-Based Catalysts: A Review / Varotto, Alessio; Pasqual Laverdura, Umberto; Feroci, Marta; Grilli, Maria Luisa. - In: MATERIALS. - ISSN 1996-1944. - 17:15(2024). [10.3390/ma17153809]

Photo-Thermal Dry Reforming of Methane with PGM-Free and PGM-Based Catalysts: A Review

Varotto, Alessio
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Feroci, Marta
Penultimo
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Grilli, Maria Luisa
Ultimo
2024

Abstract

: Dry reforming of methane (DRM) is considered one of the most promising technologies for efficient greenhouse gas management thanks to the fact that through this reaction, it is possible to reduce CO2 and CH4 to obtain syngas, a mixture of H2 and CO, with a suitable ratio for the Fischer-Tropsch production of long-chain hydrocarbons. Two other main processes can yield H2 from CH4, i.e., Steam Reforming of Methane (SRM) and Partial Oxidation of Methane (POM), even though, not having CO2 as a reagent, they are considered less green. Recently, scientists' challenge is to overcome the many drawbacks of DRM reactions, i.e., the use of precious metal-based catalysts, the high temperatures of the process, metal particle sintering and carbon deposition on the catalysts' surfaces. To overcome these issues, one proposed solution is to implement photo-thermal dry reforming of methane in which irradiation with light is used in combination with heating to improve the efficiency of the process. In this paper, we review the work of several groups aiming to investigate the pivotal promoting role of light radiation in DRM. Focus is also placed on the catalysts' design and the progress needed for bringing DRM to an industrial scale.
2024
PGM-based catalysts; PGM-free catalysts; dry reforming of methane; photo-thermal; platinum group metals (PGMs); syngas
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Photo-Thermal Dry Reforming of Methane with PGM-Free and PGM-Based Catalysts: A Review / Varotto, Alessio; Pasqual Laverdura, Umberto; Feroci, Marta; Grilli, Maria Luisa. - In: MATERIALS. - ISSN 1996-1944. - 17:15(2024). [10.3390/ma17153809]
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