Plasma Treatment of Ni Catalyst for Partial Oxidation of Methane

The 10%Ni/Al2Os catalyst for partial oxidation of methane was treated by DBD (dielectric barrier discharge) plasma in a continuous system under atmospheric pressure and room temperature by flowing He. It was found that 10%Ni/Al2O3 catalyst treated by plasma presents a higher catalytic activity and an enhanced stability than the catalysts prepared without plasma treatment. The methane conversion over the catalyst treated by plasma is 3%-5% higher than the catalysts untreated by plasma. Moreover, the enhanced dispersion of the catalyst can be achieved by plasma treatment, which can improve the interaction between active species and supports, catalytic activity and the resistance to carbon deposition.