Mechanochemistry of Cu-Ni Alloy Nanocatalysts for Production of Hydrogen
Description
A mechanochemical alloying (MCA) method was used to produce a 2:1wt% Cu2-Ni1 alloy nanoparticles. Mechanochemical synthesis of catalysts is an innovative method that relies on mechanical force to induce solid-state chemical reactions, typically by grinding/milling either metallic oxides or pure metals. Decreasing the internuclear distance (via alloy formation) between Ni and Cu atoms is expected to promote a synergistic catalytic activity and improved physiochemical properties. The stability and activity of unsupported alloyed, unsupported unalloyed, and supported alloyed catalysts were studied for their hydrogen fuel production capability via steam reforming of methanol (SRM)
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