An in-situ DRIFTS study of the mechanism of the CO2 reforming of CH4 over a Pt/ZrO2 catalyst

Aisling M. O'Connor, Frederic C. Meunier, Julian R.H. Ross

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Abstract

In-situ DRIFTS experiments have been carried out to investigate the mechanism of the CO2 reforming of methane at 600°C over a Pt/ZrO2 catalyst and these have been used to postulate a mechanism for the reaction. CH4 dissociation occurs on the Pt and the resultant carbon species react with lattice oxygen species from the ZrO2. The CO2 then replenishes the lattice oxygen, a slow step in the reaction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)819-824
Number of pages6
JournalStudies in Surface Science and Catalysis
Volume119
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998

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