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Optimization of Catalyst Loading for Porous Copper Fiber Sintered Felts Used in Methanol Steam Reforming Microreactors

  • W. Zhou
  • , Y. Tang
  • , Q. Wang
  • , K. S. Hui
  • , K. N. Hui
  • , Z. Wan
  • , R. Song

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Abstract

    A novel porous copper fiber sintered felt (PCFSF) has been used as catalyst support to construct a methanol steam reforming microreactor for hydrogen production. The Cu/Zn/Al/Zr catalyst was loaded on the PCFSF by means of a two-layer impregnation method. The ultrasonic water bath vibration method was employed to investigate the effect of porosity, catalyst loading, and sintering temperature on the loading performance of PCFSFs. The effective catalyst loading, being limited by porosity and pore size, was >92% in the lower porosity range of 70-80%, but significantly reduced in higher porosity ranges >80%. © 2013 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)307-314
    JournalChemical Engineering and Technology
    Volume36
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2013

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    Research Keywords

    • Loading performance
    • Methanol conversion
    • Methanol steam reforming microreactor
    • Porous copper fiber sintered felt
    • Ultrasonic water bath vibration

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