ETS-10 microporous titanosilicate as support for Ru nanoparticles

BETINA FAROLDI; EDUARDO LOMBARDO; LAURA CORNAGLIA

Munich

Congreso; 15th International Congress on Catalysis 2012; 2012

Organizing Committee of 15th International Congress on Catalysis

Few studies have employed ETS-10 as catalyst support. However, some encouraging results are related to the activity and selectivity of the titanosilicate for n-hexane reforming [1] and for the selective oxidation of CO in the presence of H2, CO2 and H2O [2]. Bueno and co-workers [3] used similar materials (NaY and mordenite) as supports for ruthenium catalysts for the dry reforming reaction. This reaction is important from the environmental viewpoint since these two gases contribute to the green-house effect. In addition, the use of synthesis gas as feedstock for fuel cells and for the Fischer–Tropsch reaction has brought about an increasing interest in methane reforming reactions. One of the main problems for the preparation of effective reforming catalysts is the deactivation due to coke formation. In the presence of noble metals and an adequate support, coke formation can be attenuated. Dispersing the active metal on a high surface area solid and using the right promoters could improve the catalyst activity and stability. The purpose of this study is to develop active Ru catalysts supported on ETS-10 for the dry reforming of methane at moderate temperatures.