Assessing the effect of acid and alkali treatment on a halloysite-based catalyst for dry reforming of methane
Ahmed Abotaleb, Dema A. Almasri, Alaa Alkhateb, Kamal H. Mroué, Atef Zekri, Yasmin Mashhour, Alessandro Sinopoli
Abstract
Aluminosilicate nanotubular clays (HNTs) for methane dry reforming have recently received wide attention. Acid-treated HNTs show enhanced surface area and active sites, while alkali-treated ones exhibit improved stability and CO 2 adsorption.
Topics & Concepts
HalloysiteMethaneAluminosilicateAlkali metalCatalysisCarbon dioxide reformingAdsorptionChemical engineeringChemistryInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistrySyngasEngineeringClay minerals and soil interactionsZeolite Catalysis and SynthesisMesoporous Materials and Catalysis