Process and catalyst system for the production of high quality syngas from light hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide
AssigneeGreyrock Energy, Inc.
InventorsRobert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle
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Abstract
The present invention describes a process and catalysts for the conversion of a light hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide input stream into high quality syngas with the subsequent conversion of the syngas into fuels or chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an efficient, solid solution catalyst for the production of a carbon containing gas from carbon dioxide and light hydrocarbons. The catalyst comprises a single transition metal, and the transition metal is nickel.
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A solid solution catalyst for the production of syngas from carbon dioxide and light hydrocarbons, wherein the catalyst comprises a single transition metal in the form of Ni2O and wherein the catalyst contains 5-20 wt. % Ni.
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