The upgrading of natural gas is a ubiquitous goal in the chemical industry, and it can be achieved through catalysis. Our research focusses on the conversion of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) to syngas. Focus is being stressed upon the utilization of CO2 in catalytic processes to manufacture valuable chemicals and fuels, since CO2 conversion is more valuable than its sequestration.1 Prior performing the dry reforming reaction, a series of catalysts comprised of vanadium oxide were converted to vanadium carbide. Novel parameters for the preparation of the catalyst were introduced, and their effect on the structural and catalytic properties was analysed. Kinetic studies were performed to determine the optimal conditions for maximizing activity, selectivity in terms of CO/H2 ratio, and stability towards syngas. Our preliminary results show a correlation between the activity/selectivity-stability with the conditions applied in the carburization process. In this presentation, we will show our most recent results in the conversion of CH4 and CO2 towards syngas using vanadium based catalysts. The developing of a distinct methodology for performing the dry reforming of methane, especially by tuning the carburization process, will drive this preliminary study.

Dry reforming using modified metal carbides

2019 Spring National Meeting

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