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A Study on the Steam Reforming Reaction of DME on Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 Catalyst for Hydrogen Production (수소 생산을 위한 Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 촉매상에서 DME의 수증기 개질 반응 연구)

  • HYUNSEUNG BYUN;YUNJI KU;JUHEE OH;JAESUNG BAN;YOUNGJIN RAH;JESEOL LEE;WONJUN CHO
    • Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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    • v.34 no.6
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    • pp.581-586
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    • 2023
  • As the development of alternative energy is required due to the depletion of fossil fuels, interest in the use of hydrogen energy is increasing. Hydrogen is a promising clean energy source with high energy density and can lead to the application of environmentally friendly technologies. However, due to difficulties in production, storage, and transportation that prevent the application of hydrogen-based eco-friendly technology, research on reforming reactions using dimethyl ether (DME) is being conducted. Unlike other hydrocarbons, DME is attracting attention as a hydrogen carrier because it has excellent storage stability and transportability, and there is no C-C bond in the molecule. The reaction between DME and steam is one of the reforming processes with the highest hydrogen yield in theory at a temperature lower than that of other hydrocarbons. In this study, a hydrogen reforming device using DME was developed and a catalyst prepared by supporting Cu in alumina was put into a reactor to find optimal hydrogen production conditions for supplying hydrogen to fuel cells while changing reaction temperature (300-500℃), pressure (5-10 bar), and steam/carbon ratio (3:1 to 5:1).

Fabrication and the Electrochemical Characteristics of Petroleum Residue-Based Anode Materials (석유계 잔사유 기반 음극재 제조 및 그 전기화학적 특성)

  • Kim, Daesup;Lim, Chaehun;Kim, Seokjin;Lee, Young-Seak
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.496-501
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    • 2022
  • In this study, an anode material for lithium secondary batteries was manufactured using petroleum-based residual oil, which is a petroleum refining by-product. Among petroleum-based residual oils, pyrolysis fuel oil (PFO), fluidized catalyst cracking-decant oil (FCC-DO), and vacuum residue (VR) were used as carbon precursors. The physicochemical characteristics of petroleum-based residual oil were confirmed through Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization Time-of-Flight (MALDI-TOF) and elemental analysis (EA), and the structural characteristics of anode materials manufactured from residual oil were evaluated using X-ray crystallography (XRD) and Raman spectroscopic techniques. VR was found to contain a wide range of molecular weight distributions and large amounts of impurities compared to PFO and FCC-DO, and PFO and FCC-DO exhibited almost similar physicochemical characteristics. From the XRD analysis results, carbonized PFO and FCC-DO showed similar d002 values. However, it was confirmed that FCC-DO had a more developed layered structure than PFO in Lc (Length of a and c axes in the crystal system) and La values. In addition, FCC-DO showed the best cycle characteristics in electrochemical characteristics evaluation. According to the physicochemical and electrochemical results of the petroleum-based residual oil, FCC-DO is a better carbon precursor for a lithium secondary battery than PFO and VR.

Preparation, Characterization and Catalytic Performance of Ionic Liquid Immobilized onto Polystyrene-based Polymer for the Synthesis of Allyl Glycidyl Carbonate (폴리스티렌계 고분자에 고정화된 이온성 액체 촉매의 제조와 알릴글리시딜카보네이트 합성 반응 특성)

  • Lee, Mi-Kyung;Choi, Hye-Ji;Park, Dae-Won
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.48 no.5
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    • pp.621-626
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    • 2010
  • In this study, imidazole-based ionic liquid on polystyrene was prepared and its catalytic performance in the cycloaddition of $CO_2$ with allyl glycidyl ether(AGE) to produce allyl glycidyl carbonate was investigated. The ionic liquid was generated on the polystyrene-based polymer through the immobilization of imidazole. The prepared catalyst was characterized using a number of instrumental analysis including EA, FT-IR, TGA and SEM. The immobilized ionic liquid showed very good catalytic activity for the cycloaddition of $CO_2$ with AGE, having 80% of AGE conversion with over 96% of the carbonate selectivity at $120^{\circ}C$ under 1.48 MPa $CO_2$ pressure. The immobilized ionic liquid can be used for the reaction up to four consecutive runs without significant loss of its catalytic activity.

Recent Progress in the Catalytic Decomposition of Methane in a Fluidized Bed for Hydrogen and Carbon Material Production (수소 및 탄소소재 생산을 위한 메탄 유동층 촉매분해 기술의 최근 동향)

  • Keon Bae;Kang Seok Go;Woohyun Kim;Doyeon Lee
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.61 no.2
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    • pp.175-188
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    • 2023
  • Global interest in hydrogen energy is increasing as an eco-friendly future energy that can replace fossil fuels. Accordingly, a next-generation hydrogen production technology using microorganisms, nuclear power, etc. is being developed, while a lot of time and effort are still required to overcome the cost of hydrogen production based on fossil fuels. As a way to minimize greenhouse gas emissions in the hydrocarbon-based hydrogen production process, methane direct decomposition technology has recently attracted attention. In order to improve the economic feasibility of the process, the simultaneous production of value-added carbon materials with hydrogen can be one of the most essential aspects. For that purpose, various studies on catalysis related to the quality and yield of high-value carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs). In terms of process technology, a number of the research and development of fluidized-bed reactors capable of continuous production and improved gas-solid contact efficiency has been attempted. Recently, methane direct decomposition technology using a fluidized bed has been developed to the extent that it can produce 270 kg/day of hydrogen and 1000 kg/day of carbon. Plus, with the development of catalyst regeneration, separation and recirculation technologies, the process efficiency can be further improved. This review paper investigates the recent development of catalysts and fluidized bed reactor for methane direct pyrolysis to identify the key challenges and opportunities.

Nickel Supported Adsorbent for Removing Carbon Monoxide (일산화탄소 제거를 위한 니켈 담지 흡착제 제조)

  • Son, Jung-hwa;Kim, Young-ho;Yoon, Songhun;Park, Yong-Ki;Lee, Chul Wee
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.46 no.5
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    • pp.868-874
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    • 2008
  • The Ni based adsorbent was prepared by co-precipitation method and its performance for removing carbon monoxide was investigated. Here, silica, aluminium silicate and ${\gamma}$-alumina were used for carriers of catalyst. $Ni(NO_3)_2{\cdot}6H_2O$ and $Ni(CH_3COO)_2{\cdot}4H_2O$ were utilized for Ni precursors. Precipitants were urea and citric acid. After precipitation of Ni salt on the carrier and following reduction using $H_2$ gas, adsorbent was prepared and its performance was analyzed based on EDS, TPR and XRD experiments. In accordance with change of precipitation agents, Ni salts on carrier, carriers and reduction condition. Adsorbent performance for removing carbon monoxide was investigated. The adsorbent with 54.8 wt% Ni prepared using urea precipitant under reduction condition at $500^{\circ}C$ for 3 h exhibited the best CO removal performance.

Surface analysis of rayon-based carbon nanofibers and activated carbon fibers (레이온을 이용한 카본나노섬유와 활성카본섬유의 표면 특성분석)

  • Kim, Youn Jung;Ryu, Sang Hoon;Lim, Woo Taik;Choi, Sik Young
    • Analytical Science and Technology
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.296-301
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    • 2007
  • Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) are non-microporous materials with a high surface area ($100{\sim}200m^2/g$) and high purity. Therefore, the material has a high potential for use as catalyst support. Activated carbon fibers (ACFs) are of increasing concern with regard to the levels of toxic air pollutants emitted from high-technology industry. Rayon-based CNFs and ACFs was subjected to thermal oxidation under a wide variety of temperature and air conditions to modify the surface properties. Rayon-based CNFs and ACFs were prepared by using thermal chemistry. CNFs were synthesized at temperatures above $600^{\circ}C$ in an air atmosphere and grew with increased temperature and air conditions. After heating at $800^{\circ}C$ for 72 hr, carbonized rayon with ACFs had $2,662m^2/g$ (BET) of surface area and $1.41cm^3/g$ of pore volume. The resulting ACFs had a 99% surface area in which pore size was 10 nm or less, and a 60 % surface area in which pore size was 2 nm or less.

Comparison of Catalytic Activity for Methanol Electrooxidation Between Pt/PPy/CNT and Pt/C

  • Lee, C.G.;Baek, J.S.;Seo, D.J.;Park, J.H.;Chun, K.Y.
    • Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.240-245
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    • 2010
  • This work explored the catalytic effect of Pt in multi-wall carbon nanotube and poly-pyrrole conductive polymer electrocatalysts (Pt/PPy/MWCNT). A home-made Pt/PPy/MWCNT catalyst was first evaluated by comparing its electrochemical active surface area (ESA) with E-Tek commercial catalysts by cyclic voltammetry in $H_2SO_4$ solution. Then, the methanol oxidation currents of Pt/PPy/MWCNT and the hydrogen peaks in $H_2SO_4$ solution were serially measured with microporous electrode. This provided the current density of methanol oxidation based on the ESA, allowing a quantitative comparison of catalytic activity. The current densities were also measured for Pt/C catalysts of E-Tek and Tanaka Precious Metal Co. The current densities for the different catalysts were similar, implying that catalytic activity depended directly on the ESA rather than charge transfer or electronic conductivity.

Structural properties of carbon nanotubes: The effect of substrate-biasing (기판 바이어스에 따른 탄소 나노튜브의 구조적 물성)

  • Park, Chang-Kyun;Yun, Sung-Jun;Park, Jin-Seok
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2006.10a
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    • pp.36-37
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    • 2006
  • Both negative and positive substrate bias effects on the structural properties and field-emission characteristics are investigated. carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are grown on Ni catalysts employing an inductively-coupled plasma chemical vapor deposition (ICP-CVD) method. Characterization using various techniques, such as field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Auger spectroscopy (AES), and Raman spectroscopy, shows that the physical dimension as well as the crystal quality of CNTs grown can be changed and controlled by the application of substrate bias during CNT growth. It is for the first time observed that the prevailing growth mechanism of CNTs, which is either due to tip-driven growth or based-on-catalyst growth, may be influenced by substrate biasing. It is also seen that negative biasing would be more effectively role in the vertical-alignment of CNTs compared to positive biasing. However, the CNTs grown under the positively bias condition display much better electron emission capabilities than those grown under negative bias or without bias. The reasons for all the measured data regarding the structural properties of CNTs are discussed to confirm the correlation with the observed field-emissive properties.

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Effect of temperature in the distribution of production by catalytic decomposition on the carbon based catalyst (탄소계 촉매상에서 부탄 분해에 따른 생성물 분포에 미치는 온도의 영향)

  • Yoon, Suk-Hoon;Han, Gi-Bo;Park, No-Kuk;Ryu, Si-Ok;Lee, Tae-Jin;Yoon, Ki-June;Han, Gui-Young
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.06a
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    • pp.89-92
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    • 2006
  • 수소에너지는 화석연료 사용의 증가로 인한 환경오염 및 자원고갈의 문제점을 해결해 줄 수 있는 미래의 청정한 에너지이다. 현재 주 에너지원인 화석연료의 사용에 의하여 배출된 오염물질이 지구온난화와 같은 문제점들을 일으킨다. 이러한 문제점들을 없애줄 수 있는 대안 중 하나가 수소에너지이다. 수소에너지는 자원이 풍부하며 연소시에 오염물질이 배출되지 않는 장점이 있다. 수소에너지는 수소를 연소시켜서 얻는 에너지로써, 수소를 태우면 같은 무게의 가솔린 보다 3배나 많은 에너지를 방출한다. 수소를 생산하는 방법 중 가장 이상적인 방법은 물을 분해하는 방법이다. 그러나 이 방법은 수소를 대량으로 생산하기에는 아직 기술에 대한 확보가 되어있질 않으며, 경제성도 떨어진다는 단점이 있다. 현재 많이 쓰이는 방법 중 탄화수소류의 메탄을 수증기 개질하는 방법이 있다. 메탄 수증기 개질방법은 환경오염물질인 CO나 $CO_2$를 배출한다는 것과 높은 열원이 필요하다 본 연구에서는 C-H결합에너지가 낮아 메탄보다 분해하기 쉬운 부탄의 직접분해로 수소를 생산하고자 한다. 부탄 직접분해는 환경오염물질인 CO나 $CO_2$가 발생되지 않는 장점이 있다. 부탄 분해반응은 $500{\sim}1100^{\circ}C$의 범위에서 이루어 졌으며, 촉매는 탄소계인 카본블랙을 사용하였고, 촉매의 성능을 비교하기 위하여 열분해반응이 동시에 수행되었다.

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Effect of Ionomer Content on the Anode Catalyst Layers of PEM Fuel Cells (고분자 전해질 연료전지용 수소극 촉매층의 이오노머 함량 영향)

  • PAK, BEOMJUN;LEE, SEONHO;WOO, SEUNGHEE;PARK, SEOK-HEE;JUNG, NAMGEE;YIM, SUNG-DAE
    • Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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    • v.30 no.6
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    • pp.523-530
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    • 2019
  • For the low-Pt electrodes for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEMFCs), the optimization of ionomer content for anode catalyst layers was carried out. A commercial catalyst of 20 wt.% Pt/C was used instead of 50 wt.% Pt/C which is commonly used for PEMFCs. The ionomer content varies from 0.6 to 1.2 based on ionomer to carbon ratio (I/C) and the catalyst layer is formed over the electrolyte by the ultrasonic spray process. Evaluation of the prepared MEA in the unit cell showed that the optimal ionomer content of the air electrode was 0.8 on the I/C basis, while the hydrogen electrode was optimal at the relatively high ionomer content of 1.0. In addition, a large difference in cell performance was observed when the ionomer content of the hydrogen electrode was changed. Increasing the ionomer content from 0.6 to 1.0 by I/C in a hydrogen electrode with 0.05 mg/㎠ platinum loading resulted in more than double cell performance improvements on a 0.6 V. Through the analysis of various electrochemical properties in the single cell, it was assumed that the change in ionomer content of the hydrogen electrode affects the water flow between the hydrogen and air electrodes bounded by the membrane in the cell, which affects the overall performance of the cell. A more specific study will be carried out to understand the water flow mechanism in the future, and this study will show that the optimization process of hydrogen electrode can also be a very important cell design variable for the low-Pt and high-performance MEA.