Infrared Thermographie Screening of Combinatorial Libraries of Heterogeneous Catalysts

F. C. Moates, M. Somani, J. Annamalai, J. T. Richardson, D. Luss, R. C. Willson

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Abstract

A combinatorial library of catalyst candidates, each consisting of a different metal element supported on γ-alumina, is screened for hydrogen oxidation catalytic activity. Heat liberated on the surface of active catalysts by the catalyzed reaction is detected by noninvasive IR thermography. A 16-candidate library identifies four distinctly active pellets, which correspond to active formulations known from the literature. A higher density library shows similar results, but heat and mass transport effects influence the pellet temperatures. This method may be used to screen and optimize catalyst formulations more efficiently and quickly than current methods and may also be useful for study of operational lifetime, resistance to poisons, and regenerability.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4801-4803
Number of pages3
JournalIndustrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
Volume35
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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