Carbons Formed in Methane Thermal and Thermocatalytic Decomposition Processes: Properties and Applications
Emmi Välimäki, Lasse Yli-Varo, Henrik Romar, Ulla Lassi
Abstract
The hydrogen economy will play a key role in future energy systems. Several thermal and catalytic methods for hydrogen production have been presented. In this review, methane thermocatalytic and thermal decomposition into hydrogen gas and solid carbon are considered. These processes, known as the thermal decomposition of methane (TDM) and thermocatalytic decomposition (TCD) of methane, respectively, appear to have the greatest potential for hydrogen production. In particular, the focus is on the different types and properties of carbons formed during the decomposition processes. The applications for carbons are also investigated.
Topics & Concepts
MethaneThermal decompositionDecompositionHydrogenCarbon fibersCatalysisHydrogen productionNatural gasChemical engineeringChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryComposite numberEngineeringComposite materialCatalysts for Methane ReformingCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCatalysis and Oxidation Reactions