Article
Raney Ni-Sn Catalyst for H2 Production from Biomass-Derived Hydrocarbons
Science
(2003)
Abstract
Hydrogen (H2) was produced by aqueous-phase reforming of biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons at temperatures near 500 kelvin over a tin-promoted Raney-nickel catalyst. The performance of this non–precious metal catalyst compares favorably with that of platinum-based catalysts for production of hydrogen from ethylene glycol, glycerol, and sorbitol. The addition of tin to nickel decreases the rate of methane formation from C-O bond cleavage while maintaining the high rates of C-C bond cleavage required for hydrogen formation.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2003
Citation Information
George W Huber, J. W Shabaker and J. A Dumesic. "Raney Ni-Sn Catalyst for H2 Production from Biomass-Derived Hydrocarbons" Science Vol. 300 (2003) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/george_huber/37/