Authors: Masoumeh Mohandessi
Advisors: Michael Timko
Category: Graduate
Abstract: Following green chemistry principles and the significant role of catalysts in chemical transformations, in this study, for the first time, Ni@Al2O3 nanoparticles were prepared via a green, a sustainable, and practical approach using the waste management concept. To achieve this goal, the eggplant skin was employed as an abundant and green bio-template to synthesize desired materials, applying for biogas reforming (CH4/CO2 =1:1) at four temperatures (600-750 °C). Synthesized materials were fully characterized and according to the findings, the bio-template was able to induce its structure on prepared materials and had a considerable effect on the activity of nickel-based alumina catalysts thanks to the high dispersion of Ni nanoparticles on the prepared materials. This catalyst could tolerate the reaction conditions even after 30 h of the catalytic run at 650 °C, along with a remarkable coke resistance (less than 4% carbon deposition).
UN SDGs: SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
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