The reaction between the most abundant greenhouse gases (GHG) to produce hydrogen might represent the most powerful and effective decarbonizing opportunity, if a low-carbon energy source is used to drive it. This is the case of methane (CH4) dry reforming (MDR) where its reaction with carbon dioxide (CO2) produces synthesis gas (syngas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen). This study explores the feasibility of using ionizing radiation to induce the MDR reaction, at low temperatures and/or less energy demanding conditions. Additionally, the ionizing radiation is proposed to be supplied by nuclear power plants (NPPs), which are low-carbon reliable energy generation sources. Thus, the radiolysis of CO2, CH4 and their mixtures, under γ-irradiation was evaluated in the absence and presence of nickel catalysts. The radiation-induced MDR reaction and radiation-induced catalytic promotion were proven to take place at temperatures close to ambient though at low conversion, with yields below 1%. Since irradiation and heat can be provided by a nuclear power plant, this radiation-induced reaction establishes a connection between nuclear energy to renewable resources and enables a pathway for a decarbonized cleaner chemical industry, for producing green chemicals.
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Ramirez-Corredores, M. M., Rollins, H. W., Morco, R. P., Zarzana, C. A., & Diaz, L. A. (2023). Radiation-induced dry reforming: A negative emission process. Journal of Cleaner Production, 429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139539
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