H2S Resistant Steam Reforming Catalysts for Upgrading Coal Derived Syngas for Coal-to-Liquids Production

To upgrade coal-derived syngas, novel catalysts are under development to allow for high temperature conversion of methane, tars,  light hydrocarbons, and  decompose ammonia in the presence of contaminants, particularly high concentrations of H₂S (35-500 ppm).  Experiments are focused on lab-scale synthesis, characterization, and testing of high temperature steam reforming catalysts.