The CO-selective methanation process is considered as a promising CO removal process for compact fuel processors producing hydrogen, since the process selectively converts the trace of CO in the hydrogen-rich gas into methane without additional react...
The rhodium oxide (Rh2O3) doping effect on the activity and stability of nickel catalysts supported over yttria-stabilized zirconia was examined in dry reforming of methane (DRM) by using a tubular reactor, operated at 800 °C. The catalysts were...
The aim of this work was to investigate the hydrocracking of algae oil derived from Spirulina Platensis species catalyzed with bi-component nickel-zirconia catalysts supported onto different carriers (BEA, ZSM-5 and Al2O3) in an autoclave at 320 °...
In this study, Nickel oxide-based catalysts (NixOx) were synthesized and used for the in-situ upgrading process of heavy crude oil (viscosity 2157 mPa·s, and API gravity of 14.1° at 25 °C) in aquathermolysis conditions for viscosity re...
Selecting a proper support in the catalyst system plays an important role in hydrogen production via ethanol steam reforming. In this study, sol gel made alumina supports prepared for nickel (Ni) catalysts were calcined at different temperatures. A s...
Hydrogenation stands out as one of the most promising techniques for converting biomass-derived molecules into valuable products. The expected products of upgrading biomass molecules include hydrocarbon, oxygenate, and methane. Ni-based catalysts hav...
The influence of Ce and W promoters on the performance of alumina-supported nickel catalysts in the CO2 methanation reaction was investigated. The catalysts were obtained by the co-impregnation method. Nitrogen low-temperature adsorption, temperature...
A series of para-trifluoromethoxy-substituted and fluorobenzhydryl-functionalized 1,2-bis(imine)acenaphthene ligands: 1-[2,6-{(4-F-C6H4)2CH}2-4-F3COC6H2N]-2-(ArN)C2C10H6 (Ar = 2,6-Me2C6H3 L1, 2,6-Et2C6H3 L2, 2,6-iPr2C6H3 L3, 2,4,6-Me3C...
The catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) to methane (CH4), commonly known as the Sabatier reaction, is a promising pathway for carbon capture and utilization (CCU). Nickel-based catalysts are cost-effective alternatives to noble metal syst...
Renewed interest in CO2 methanation is due to its role within the framework of the Power-to-Methane processes. While the use of nickel-based catalysts for CO2 methanation is well stablished, the support is being subjected to thorough research due to...
The α-diimine late transition metal catalyst represents a new strategy for the synthesis of atactic polypropylene elastomer. Taking into account the properties of the material, enhancing the molecular weight of polypropylene at an elevated temp...
For the work presented herein nickel catalysts supported on γ-alumina extrudates (Ni/Al) with an egg-shell structure were prepared, using a modified Equilibrium Deposition Filtration (EDF) technique. Their performance was compared, for the biog...
Methane cracking has emerged as a promising route for sustainable hydrogen production because it avoids direct carbon dioxide emissions while simultaneously enabling carbon sequestration in the form of solid carbon. In this work, a comprehensive and...
Understanding the catalytic behavior of heterogeneous systems for the copolymerization of ethylene with polar monomers is essential for developing advanced functional polyolefins. In this study, we conducted a quantum chemical investigation of the Si...
Nickel-based catalysts are regarded as the most excellent urea oxidation reaction (UOR) catalysts in alkaline media. Whatever kind of nickel-based catalysts is utilized to catalyze UOR, it is widely believed that the in situ-formed Ni3+ moieties are...
Four supported α-diimine nickel(II) catalysts covalently linked to silica via hydroxyl functionality on α-diimine acenaphthequinone-backbone were prepared and used in slurry polymerizations of ethylene to produce branched polyethylenes. T...
Graphene-encapsulated nickel nanoclusters are a feasible strategy to inhibit the nickel deactivation of nickel-based catalysts. In this work, graphene-encapsulated catalysts (Ni@C/HZSM-5) were prepared by a compression forming process, using pseudo-b...
The decomposition of toluene as a tar imitator in a gas composition similar to the gas after biomass pyrolysis was studied in a plasma–catalytic system. Nickel catalysts and the plasma from gliding arc discharge under atmospheric pressure were...
Replacing precious metals with low-cost metals is the best solution for large scale production. Copper is known for its excellent conductivity and thermal management applications. When it comes to hydrogen evolution reaction, it is highly unstable, e...
During the refining processes, when catalyst activity falls below acceptable levels and it is not possible to regenerate it for its reuse, the catalyst is disposed of as solid waste; however, the spent catalysts could be a promising source of metals...
Catalytic hydrotreatment is recognized as an efficient method to improve the properties of pyrolysis liquids (PO) to allow co-feeding with fossil fuels in conventional refinery units. The promising catalyst recipes identified so far are catalysts wit...
In this research, a new catalyst for activating persulfate was developed by loading iron and nickel ions onto powdered activated carbon (PAC) for treating methyl orange, and the preparation process was optimized and characterized. The efficacy of the...
In this study, a critical comparison between two low metal (Ni) loading catalysts is presented, namely Ni/Al2O3 and Ni/AlCeO3 for the glycerol steam reforming (GSR) reaction. The surface and bulk properties of the catalysts were evaluated using a ple...
The reduction of p-nitrophenol to p-aminophenol has become a benchmark reaction for testing the efficiency of new catalytic systems. In this study, we use oxidatively modified carbon (OMC) as a structural support to develop a new cost-efficient nicke...
This paper presents an alternative way to maximize the utilization of palm waste by implementing a green approach to modify lignocellulosic materials into a highly crystalline biographite. A bio-graphite structure was successfully synthesized by conv...
To investigate the catalytic performance of diesel reforming catalysts for production of hydrogen gas, Ni-Al catalyst was prepared by the polymer-modified incipient method (NA10-PM). NA10-PM showed excellent catalytic performance and economic feasibi...
The search for alternative sources of, and substitutes for, chemicals derived from fossil-based feedstocks encourages studies of heterogeneous catalysts to increase the feasibility of sustainable production of biomass derivatives, such as γ-val...
Cyamelurate anions obtained from the hydrolysis of polymeric graphitic carbon nitride were used for the preparation of a water-stable and crystalline coordination polymer based on nickel(II)–cyamelurate. The polymer was prepared and applied as...
As the global energy industry shifts away from fossil fuels, there is a growing need for sustainable and renewable hydrogen production methods. This research investigates the potential of using biochar derived from animal waste as a precursor for cre...
The development of earth-abundant nickel-based catalysts is currently one of the greatest challenges for the straightforward synthesis of functionalized polyolefins. With environmental protection concerns, controllable copolymerizations of ethylene w...
Hydrogen production through steam reforming of ethanol was investigated with conventional supported nickel catalysts and a Ni-containing smectite-derived catalyst. The former is initially active, but significant catalyst deactivation occurs during th...
The transformations of oil components from the Zyuzeevskoye field during catalytic aquathermolysis in the presence of a nickel-containing catalyst precursor and hydrogen donors were studied. It was found that the yield of gasoline and diesel fraction...
Here, we report a skeletal nickel catalyst prepared by cumulative processing. The Ni, Al, and CoCrMo multi-component alloys were printed by a dual-powder laser-engineered net-shaping system, and alloy samples with different components were obtained t...
Constituents of liquid smoke possess a huge potential to be converted as value-added chemicals, such as flavoring, antiseptics, antioxidants, or even fossil oil substitutes. However, liquid smoke instability, led by the presence of oxygenate compound...
Nickel(II) complexes of mono-functionalized pyridine-tetraazamacrocycles (PyMACs) are a new class of catalysts that possess promising activity similar to biological peroxidases. Experimental studies with ABTS (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazol...
In the current global energy crisis, the value of hydrogen has become better appreciated. Metal borohydrides attract a lot of attention from researchers because they are rich in hydrogen. In this study, glass microscope slides were coated with nickel...
The development of high-efficiency and stable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts is crucial for sustainable hydrogen production via water splitting. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) represent a promising direction, yet their performance hea...
Catalysts with magnetic properties can be easily recovered from the reaction medium without loss by using a magnetic field, which highly improves their applicability. To design such systems, we have successfully combined the magnetic properties of ni...
Ceria-supported gold catalyst has drew much research interest owing to its high reactivity on CO oxidation and water-gas shift (WGS) reactions. However, till now, there were relatively limited studies on the effect of secondary metal/metal oxide comp...
Nickel-Fe3O4 nanoparticles supported on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (Ni-Fe3O4/MWCNTs) were synthesized by mechanical grinding of a sample of nickel salt, Fe3O4 and MWCNTs using a ball-mill mixer. The preparation method allows for bulk production of...
Aiming to synthesize high-value renewable monomers for the preparation of renewable specialty polyamides, we designed a new protocol. Amino-esters, produced via the hydrogenation of unsaturated nitrile-esters, are alternative monomers for the product...
Carbon spheres supporting nickel nanoparticles (NPs), generated by the integration of hydrothermal and microwave irradiation techniques, catalyzed the epoxidation of 1-octene, cyclooctene, styrene, allyl alcohol, and cyclohexene. The average particle...
Despite the increasing economic incentives and environmental advantages associated to their substitution, carbon-rich fossil fuels are expected to remain as the dominant worldwide source of energy through at least the next two decades and perhaps lat...
In this study, nickel-based reforming catalysts were synthesized for the reforming of toluene, a major component of thinners and widely used as an organic solvent. The reaction characteristics of these catalysts were investigated by both steam reform...
In the present piece of research, hydrogen production via the photo-reforming of glycerol (a byproduct from biodiesel generation) is studied. Catalysts consisted of titania modified by Ni (0.5% by weight) obtained through deposition–precipitati...
The use of lignocellulosic biomass to obtain biofuels and chemicals produces a large amount of lignin as a byproduct. Lignin valorization into chemicals needs efficient conversion processes to be developed. In this work, hydrocracking of organosolv l...
Nanostructured nickel-based catalysts were produced by solution combustion synthesis and it was found that their properties and structure depended on the pretreatment of the precursor solution. X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption, and an infrared high-s...
Dry reforming of methane (DRM) can effectively convert two greenhouse gases into high-valued chemicals, in which the syngas produced by the reaction can be directly used as raw gases for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis and methanol synthesis. Ni-base...
A comprehensive study of the thermal deoxygenation of palm residue under sub- and supercritical water conditions using Raney nickel as a heterogeneous catalyst is presented in this paper. Hydrothermal technology was chosen to replace the need for hyd...
The energy crisis and environmental pollution have attracted much attention and have promoted researches on clean and sustainable hydrogen energy resources. With the help of highly active and stable transition metal nickel-based catalysts, the produc...
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