Effects of ZnO contained in supported Cu-based catalysts on their activities for several reactions

Saito M; Wu JG; Tomoda K; Takahara I; Murata K

Catalysis Letters, Vol.83, No.1-2, 1-4, 2002

Saito M, Wu JG, Tomoda K, Takahara I, Murata K

The specific activity of Cu-based catalyst supported on Al2O3, ZrO2 or SiO2 for methanol synthesis and reverse water-gas shift reactions was improved by the addition of ZnO to the catalyst. On the other hand, the specific activity of the supported Cu-based catalyst for methanol steam reforming and water-gas shift reactions was not improved by the addition of ZnO to the catalyst.

Keywords:Cu-based catalyst;methanol synthesis;methanol steam reforming;water-gas shift;reverse water-gas shift;effect of ZnO