CO2 Conversion by Dry Reforming of Methane

CH4 + CO2 → 2CO + 2H2 (247.3 kJ/mole) produces a syngas with a lower H2/CO (close to 1) with respect to steam reforming [Ref 1].

The collaborative effect of Ni–Co bimetallic catalysts results in less carbon deposition. Moreover, promoters such as Ce and Zr along with a transition metal can be used for the oxygen storage capacity [Ref 1].

Dry Reforming is a suitable method for converting greenhouse gases (CH4 and CO2) to value-added synthesis gas, and it has been chosen as the high priority CO2 conversion route by ENEA/COSIA [Ref 2].

Ref 1: An overview on dry reforming of methane: strategies to reduce carbonaceous deactivation of catalysts, 2016

Ref 2: CO2 Conversion Technologies for Oil Sands Activities, ENEA Consulting & COSIA (Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance), 2015