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Effect of Modified Nanoclay Surface Supported Nickel Catalyst on Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane

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The activity and stability of modified nanoclays surface supported nickel (Ni/NC-x) catalyst were investigated and compared to unmodified nanoclay surface supported nickel (Ni/NC) catalyst in dry reforming reaction (500–800 °C). The nickel metal was loaded on modified nanoclay surface with different alkylammonium modifiers—trimethylstearyl ammonium (NC-T), methyl dihydroxy-ethyl hydrogenated tallow ammonium (NC-M), aminopropyltriethoxysilane and octadecylamine (NC-A), and dimethyl dialkyl amine (NC-D) by using the impregnation method. As a results, the surface area and pore volume of Ni/NC-x catalysts were 1.70–3.96 and 2.33–4.33 times higher than that of Ni/NC catalyst, respectively. A longer chain of alkylammonium ions of modifier enhanced the intercalation of the modifier molecules into the interlayer of the nanoclay. Among these catalysts, the highest surface area of Ni/NC-T catalyst could facilitate the Ni metal dispersion and smaller size of NiO, resulting in the stronger interaction between Ni and NC-T support. It then gave the highest CO2 and CH4 conversions and H2/CO ratio. In addition, H2 and CO yields of Ni/NC-T catalyst were 1.21 and 1.20 times higher than that of Ni/NC catalyst, respectively. Moreover, the modified nanoclays surface supported nickel catalyst could reduce the carbon formation during the reaction.

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This research was supported by Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (TAIST), National Science and Technology, Kasetsart University under TAIST Tokyo Tech program, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), NSTDA, Ministry of Science and Technology, Thailand, through its program of Research Network NANOTEC (RNN), National Nanotechnology Center (P2051171), and the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (B05F630097).

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  1. Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Sustainable Energy and Resources Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

    Juthasiri Chaisamphao

  2. National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand

    Sirapassorn Kiatphuengporn & Kajornsak Faungnawakij

  3. Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

    Waleeporn Donphai & Metta Chareonpanich

  4. Research Network of NANOTEC – KU on NanoCatalysts and NanoMaterials for Sustainable Energy and Environment, Bangkok, Thailand

    Waleeporn Donphai & Metta Chareonpanich

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Chaisamphao, J., Kiatphuengporn, S., Faungnawakij, K. et al. Effect of Modified Nanoclay Surface Supported Nickel Catalyst on Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane. Top Catal 64, 431–445 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-020-01403-y

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