Catalysts for SOFC Applications
Nexceris has developed a family of steam reforming catalysts (SupircatTM), geared towards internal reforming in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) applications. SupircatTM catalysts immediately achieve equilibrium conversion when heated to reaction temperature and do not require a pre-reaction activation step to activate the catalyst. This allows SOFC developers to integrate a high performing internal reforming catalyst into their systems without the operational costs and manufacturing complexity associated with pre-reducing the stack. Careful catalyst optimization has ensured equilibrium level activity is achieved with the minimum precious metal loading to provide a low-cost high-performance catalyst.
SupircatTM’s activity has been examined with particular attention to factors such as coke formation (encountered in low S/C feedstocks), sulfur tolerance (encountered in typical natural gas feedstocks), and thermal cycling. SupircatTM’s performance under these conditions has shown that if operated in typical SOFC regimes, the performance will not be affected. SupircatTM’s performance has been probed both in pellet form as well as a coating on pre-aluminized stainless-steel plates and the performance has been exemplary in both cases.
Our Approach
The LEVER Process is our proven collaboration method, which utilizes your technology and Nexceris’ expertise, to allow our partners move to faster to commercialization. Using LEVER, Nexceris has the ability to prove product concepts on lab scale equipment before moving to larger quantities. We keep volume manufacturing in mind to develop scalable processes for our partners.
Catalyst Development
Nexceris has world-class capabilities for the production of catalyst materials from small-scale through pilot-scale volumes. Materials can be provided in a range of forms including powders extrudates, pellets and granules for use in life sciences, fine chemicals, and in industrial petrochemical sectors. Nexceris has an extensive catalyst portfolio of standard proprietary formulates which can be readily customized to achieve specific customer requirements.
Nexceris has experience developing catalyst solutions for the following process technologies:
– Steam methane reforming
– Water-gas-shift
– Biogas reforming
– Methanol synthesis
– Organic synthesis
Nexceris has developed a wide range of process technologies for the application of catalyst coatings and provides catalyst coating services. Capabilities include washcoating and aerosol-spray deposition of catalysts onto both metallic and ceramic substrates, including planar plates, foams and monoliths.
Applications include:
– Automotive emissions control
– Municipal and industrial waste emissions control
– Distributed hydrogen generation
– Advanced energy storage, including metal-air batteries
– Solid oxide fuel cells
Nexceris works in a highly collaborative manner and actively seeks opportunities to partner with research organizations to advance catalyst technologies further, faster. Our client list includes Fortune 500 companies and U.S. National Laboratories, along with leading developers in the energy and environmental markets.
Custom Catalysts
Our Catalyst Solutions team designs and manufactures custom catalysts for process chemistry and pollution abatement applications. Using our expertise in metals and metal oxides, we provide tailored solutions for customer‐specific needs. The Catalyst Design team identifies custom catalyst formulations and manufacturing routes that create unique value for our customers.
Our Expertise
Our Catalyst Solutions team designs and manufactures custom catalysts for process chemistry and pollution abatement applications. Using our expertise in metals and metal oxides, we provide tailored solutions for customer‐specific needs. The Catalyst Design team identifies custom catalyst formulations and manufacturing routes that create unique value for our customers.
How To Purchase Our Catalysts
We tailor our catalyst solutions to customer needs. Catalyst materials can be provided on a range of monolithic forms or as granules, when required.
By working together with customers, we can often provide greater value by suggesting particular forms or system level solutions we provide.
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