CO2 reforming of methane combined with steam reforming or partial oxidation of methane to syngas over NdCoO3 perovskite-type mixed metal-oxide catalyst

CO2 reforming with simultaneous steam reforming or partial oxidation of methane to syngas over NdCoO3 perovskite-type mixed metal oxide catalyst (prereduced by H-2) at different process conditions has been investigated. In the simultaneous CO2 and steam reforming, the conversion of methane and H2O and also the H-2/CO product ratio are strongly influenced by the CO2/H2O feed-ratio. In the simultaneous CO2 reforming and partial oxidation of methane, the conversion of methane and CO2, H-2 selectivity and the net heat of reaction are strongly influenced by the process parameters (viz. temperature, space velocity and relative concentration of O-2 in the feed). In both cases, no carbon deposition on the catalyst was observed. The reduced NdCoO3 perovskite-type mixed-oxide catalyst (Co dispersed on Nd2O3) is a highly promising catalyst for carbon-free CO2 reforming combined with steam reforming or partial oxidation of methane to syngas. (c) 2005 Published by Elsevier Ltd.