Hydrogen and carbon nanotube production via catalytic decomposition of methane

Cansu Deniz, Nilgün Karatepe

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Abstract

The future energy demand is expected to increase significantly due to an increasing world population and demands for higher standards of living and better air quality. Hydrogen is considered as an energy carrier because of its high conversion efficiency and low pollutant emissions. It can be produced from various sources and transformed into electricity and other energy forms with a low pollution. The catalytic decomposition of hydrocarbon has been seen as a really useful method for production of pure hydrogen and for the environmental concern. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of catalyst composition and processing parameters on COx-free hydrogen production and to produce an available solid form of co-product carbon as carbon nanotubes via catalytic decomposition of methane. The optimum experimental conditions for methane decomposition have been investigated. Fe, Co and Ni are used as catalysts (nano materials) over different substrates as SiO2 and MgO to produce hydrogen at optimum temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCarbon Nanotubes, Graphene, and Associated Devices VI
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventCarbon Nanotubes, Graphene, and Associated Devices VI - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 28 Aug 201329 Aug 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8814
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceCarbon Nanotubes, Graphene, and Associated Devices VI
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period28/08/1329/08/13

Keywords

  • Catalytic Decomposition
  • CNT Production
  • Hydrogen Production
  • Methane Cracking

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