Facile deposition of a Ni–La–Zr catalyst on a FeCrAl monolith using the polymerized complex method: application to syngas production by tri-reforming of biogas

Abstract

The aim of this study was to deposit a Ni–La–Zr catalyst on a FeCrAl monolith by in situ growth of the catalyst on a metallic surface through immersion in a modified polymeric precursor solution. The prepared monolith was characterized by X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy and was tested in a tri-reforming reaction of simulated biogas (CH₄/CO₂ = 3) for synthesis gas production. The monolithic catalyst presented better stability than the powdered catalyst under the 50-h test. In contrast, the powdered catalyst showed more pronounced deactivation, which was associated with higher carbon deposition. This study provides valuable information on a simple deposition method for Ni-based catalysts on FeCrAl monoliths for biogas tri-reforming reactions, which could have implications for biogas upgrading.