Dispersion behavior of various single metals on carbonaceous coal supports and their reactivity in methanol steam reforming

Abstract Coal as catalytic support is advantageous in many respects. The pore structure and surface composition are controllable, and the high thermal conductivity can increase the thermal efficiency of the reactor. It is stable in acidic or basic media and it is easy to recycle the catalyst after use. In this study, six different coals were evaluated as catalytic supports based on their ability to disperse of the metal and their catalytic performance. Nickel particles with an average diameter of