This project studied the properties of nano CaO/Al2O3 as a high-temperature CO2 sorbent for its use in an
adsorption enhanced reforming reaction. The sorbent containing nano CaCO3 precursors and aluminum oxide
was prepared, and evaluation of the CO2 adsorption properties by a thermogravimetric analyzer, the results
show that nano CaO/Al2O3 has a faster decomposition rate and has a higher CO2 adsorption ratio than micro
CaO/Al2O3. The maximum adsorption ratio occurs at temperatures of 650 °C under a CO2 partial pressure of
0.33 atm. Durability studies show that the CO2 adsorption ratio remains at 68.3% after 50 cyclic runs under
a carbonation temperature of 650 °C and calcination temperature of 800 °C, respectively. XRD, SEM, and
BET were used for studying the change of micro characteristics of the CO2 sorbents before and after multiple
carbonation−calcination runs. The results showed that the pore size of CaO/Al2O3 sorbents was enlarged and
that a new substance (Ca12Al14O33) was formed even under a temperature of 800 °C for the function of
keeping the compound stable and durable.
The sorption-enhanced production of hydrogen involves the simultaneous steam−methane
reforming, water−gas shift, and CO2 removal reactions in the presence of a reforming catalyst
and CO2 sorbent. High concentrations of H2 with low concentrations of CO are produced in a
single reaction step. Pure CO2 suitable for use or sequestration may be produced during sorbent
regeneration. This study examined the sorption-enhanced H2 production reactions at low
pressure, which also requires a low reaction temperature so that the sorbent will retain its
effectiveness for CO2 capture. H2 concentrations in excess of 96 mol % (dry basis) and CO
concentrations as low as 7 ppmv (dry basis) were produced in tests between 1 and 5 bar and
400 and 460 °C using a H2O-to-CH4 feed ratio of 3. Calcined Arctic SHB dolomite proved to be
an effective CO2 sorbent that did not require pretreatment for sulfur removal.
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