Promoter effect on the reduction behavior of wuestite-based catalysts for ammonia synthesis

Autor: Kassiogé Dembélé, Jan Folke, Robert Schlögl, Holger Ruland, Huiqing Song, Thomas Lunkenbein, Rene Eckert, Frank Girgsdies, Stephan Reitmeier, Andreas Reitzmann
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Catalysis Today
ISSN: 0920-5861
Popis: Ammonia synthesis remains one of the most important catalytic processes since it enables efficient hydrogen storage and provides the basis for the production of fertilizers. Herein, complementary bulk and local analytical techniques were combined to investigate the effect of selected promoters (Al, K, Ca) on the reduction of wuestite into α-iron and their catalytic performance for ammonia synthesis. The use of promoters appears to have a positive effect on the wuestite-derived catalyst in ammonia synthesis. The promoters seemingly act as a binder for wuestite grains and impede the reduction and disproportionation events of wuestite precursors resulting in an increased catalytic performance. This effect is associated with an increase of surface area and mesoporosity. The study delivers new insights into the interplay of structure and promoters in wuestite-based catalysts.
Databáze: OpenAIRE