Polymer-derived SiOC as support material for Ni-based catalysts: CO2 methanation performance and effect of support modification with La2O3

In this study, we investigated Ni supported on polymer-derived ceramics as a new class of catalyst materials. Catalysts have to withstand harsh reaction conditions requiring the use of a support with outstanding thermal and mechanical stability. Polymer-derived ceramics meet these requirements and b...

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Published in:Frontiers in chemistry 2023-03, Vol.11, p.1163503-1163503
Main Authors: Szoldatits, E., Essmeister, J., Schachtner, L., Konegger, T., Föttinger, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
carbon capture and utilization
catalyst stability
Chemistry
methanation
polymer-derived ceramics
silicon oxycarbide
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Summary:In this study, we investigated Ni supported on polymer-derived ceramics as a new class of catalyst materials. Catalysts have to withstand harsh reaction conditions requiring the use of a support with outstanding thermal and mechanical stability. Polymer-derived ceramics meet these requirements and bring the additional opportunity to realize complex porous structures. Ni-SiOC and La-modified Ni-SiOC catalysts were prepared by wet impregnation methods with target concentrations of 5 wt% for both metal and oxide content. Polymer-derived SiOC supports were produced using a photoactive methyl-silsesquioxane as preceramic polymer. Catalysts were characterized by N 2 -adsorption-desorption, XRD, SEM, H 2 -TPR, and in-situ DRIFTS. CO 2 methanation was performed as a test reaction to evaluate the catalytic performance of these new materials at atmospheric pressure in the temperature range between 200°C and 400°C. XDR, H 2 -TPR, and in-situ DRIFTS results indicate both improved dispersion and stability of Ni sites and increased adsorption capacities for CO 2 in La-modified samples. Also, modified catalysts exhibited excellent performance in the CO 2 methanation with CO 2 conversions up to 88% and methane selectivity >99% at 300°C reaction temperature. Furthermore, the pyrolysis temperature of the support material affected the catalytic properties, the surface area, the stability of active sites, and the hydrophobicity of the surface. Overall, the materials show promising properties for catalytic applications.
ISSN:2296-2646
2296-2646
DOI:10.3389/fchem.2023.1163503