Hydrogen Production for a Net Zero Future Encompassing New Materials Paradigms

Abstract

In this thesis we report the successful synthesis of Ni/FeAl2O4 using Sol-gel method, the catalyst was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Temperature programmed reduction (TPR), N2 sorption and Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The catalyst illustrated extraordinary initial activity at 800 ˚C of around 97 % CH4 conversion and a stabilized conversion rate of around 95.7 % for 250 min. the enhanced stability of the Ni/FeAl2O4 was due to the addition of Ni to the support. FeAl2O4 demonstrated similar initial activity with much less stability.

Date of Award	16 May 2024
Original language	American English
Supervisor	Sengodan (Supervisor)