Catalytic activity of nanostructured plate-type Cu-based on ZnO nanorods promoted by additive metals for oxidative steam reforming of methanol
Journal
Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Journal Volume
1303
Pages
135-139
ISBN
9781605112800
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
Abstract
ABSTRACTThe Cu-based film catalysts with various additive metals have been successfully prepared by the electroless plating on ZnO nanorods/stainless steel substrates. The microstructure features of the Cu-based films are highly porous and composed of plate-type grains. The addition of zirconium, aluminum, and iron into Cu-based film catalyst can improve the activity and the stability of the film catalysts. The catalytic durability of the Cu-based film catalysts has also been improved by addition of Zr, Al, and Fe into Cu-based films. This is attributed to the formation of the stable ZrO2, Al2O3, and Fe2O3 nanoparticles with good dispersion in the films.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Type
conference paper