Membrane reactors for oxidative coupling of methane to produce syngas and other chemicals

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Abstract

Oxygen permeable membranes have been attracting much attention for a variety of applications, such as oxidative coupling of methane. This article describes the concept of oxygen-permeable membranes based on mixed oxide-ion and electronic conductors and trend in material development. To date, perovskite-type oxides and dual-phase-type membranes showing an oxygen permeation rate of approximately 10 mol/cm2s (13.4 sccm/cm2) under methane reforming have been developed. In addition, a prototype of planar-type methane reformer using the ceramic membranes has been developed. Methane can be reformed to syngas under dry and low steam/carbon conditions by using the membrane reformer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMembrane Reactors for Energy Applications and Basic Chemical Production
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages519-541
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9781782422273
ISBN (Print)9781782422235
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Feb 5

Keywords

  • Ceramics
  • Composites
  • Mixed conductors
  • Oxygen separation
  • Partial oxidation of methane
  • Reformer
  • Tape casting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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