An Infrared Study of the Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide on Supported Rhodium Catalysts.
Abstract
An infrared study of the methanation of CO2 on supported Rh catalysts has been performed. This reaction has been shown to occur over these catalysts with higher turnover frequency at a given temperature and Rh loading than does the methanation of CO. A support effect has been demonstrated for the reaction over the supported Rh catalysts (TiO2 Al2O3 SiO2 in reactivity). A key surface intermediate during the methanation reaction is a carbonyl hydride species, as evidenced by a prominent infrared band in the 2020-2040/cm region which shifts by 5-10/cm when D2 is substituted for H2 in the reaction mixture. This carbonyl hydride species can be produced in the absence of H2 by migration of H from the support to Rh. The dissociation of CO2 on supported Rh has been shown to be enhanced by the presence of H2 and impurity boron. Originator-supplied keywords include: Infrared spectroscopy, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogenation, Methanation, and Supported rhodium catalysts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 07, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA149477
Entities
People
- M. A. Henderson
- S. D. Worley
Organizations
- Auburn University