Issue 24, 2012

Bimetallic catalysts for hydrogen generation

Abstract

Research interest in bimetallic catalysts is mainly due to their tunable chemical/physical properties by a number of parameters like composition and morphostructure. In catalysis, numerous bimetallic catalysts have been shown to exhibit unique properties which are distinct from those of their monometallic counterparts. To meet the growing energy demand while mitigating the environmental concerns, numerous endeavors have been made to seek green and sustainable energy resources, among which hydrogen has been identified as the most promising one with bimetallic catalysts playing important roles. This tutorial review intends to summarize recent progress in bimetallic catalysts for hydrogen production, specifically focusing on that of reforming technologies as well as the relevant processes like water-gas shift (WGS) and CO preferential oxidation (PROX), and emphasizing on the fundamental understanding of the nature of catalytic sites responsible for generating high purity hydrogen and minimizing carbon monoxide formation. Meanwhile, some important synthesis and characterization methods of bimetallic catalysts developed so far are also summarized.

Graphical abstract: Bimetallic catalysts for hydrogen generation

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
03 Jun 2012
First published
25 Sep 2012

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012,41, 7994-8008

Bimetallic catalysts for hydrogen generation

Z. Wei, J. Sun, Y. Li, A. K. Datye and Y. Wang, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, 41, 7994 DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35201J

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