Applied Chemistry Today

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Influence of fabrication method on structural properties and catalytic activity of Fe-Cr-Cu nanocatalyst for hydrogen production from carbon monoxide and steam

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Alireza Salehirad
Mehdi Parvini
Laleh Abousi
Mohammad Abedi
10.22075/chem.2015.2813
Abstract
In this study, Fe-Cr-Cu nanocatalysts were fabricated by two novel methods that were based on inorganic precursors. Catalytic activities of these nanocatalysts were investigated for high temperature water gas shift reaction. For comparison purpose, a reference catalyst was prepared through co-precipitation-impregnation conventional method. Results reveal that Fe-Cr-Cu nanocatalysts fabricated via inorganic precursor thermolysis exhibit smaller particle sizes, higher BET surface areas and higher catalytic activities compared to reference sample, indicating influence of fabrication method.
Keywords
nanocatalyst
Inorganic precursor
Fabrication method
Fe-Cr-Cu
Water gasshift reaction
Applied Chemistry Today
Volume 10, Issue 36
Autumn 2015
Pages 133-146