Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) Reactor for Selective Conversion of Methane with Li-Ni/Al2O3 and La2O3 Anode Catalysts

The molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) system was applied to a reactor for the selective conversion of methane to produce synthesis gas and C2 compounds (ethane and ethylene). The cell type MCFC reactor was designed for improved stability and shorter pretreatment time. The doctor blade method was effective for the construction of the cell.The design of the anode catalyst is essential for this reaction. Two types of catalysts were prepared for the MCFC reactor. Li-Ni/Al2O3 catalyst was used for producing synthesis gas and La2O3 catalyst for C2 compounds. These anode materials selectively produced the required chemicals with corresponding electric power.