From Methane to Hydrogen: Unveiling the Power of Strong Catalysts

(Sc-Bx/ZrO2) in Pyrolysis for Enhanced Hydrogen Production

Fatima-Zuhair-Al Bedi / Dr.Majed Al Bokari / Dr. Marwan Abduljawad

Introduction Methods Results

) background , problem statement, objectives, hypothesis)

A sustainable power system is essential for

ZrO2+Bx+Sc Sc-Bx/ZrO2 Hydrogen production after
combating global warming and reducing making strong catalyst
greenhouse gas emissions. Saudi Arabia is
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expected to become a global leader in the 4.5
energy sector thanks to its hydrogen 4
3.5
economy, which is projected to cut 3
emissions by 200 million tons by 2030 and 2.5
2
1600 million tons by 2050 Hydrogen is a 1.5
clean and promising energy source. 1
0.5
Methane pyrolysis is a sustainable 0
hydrogen economy method that breaks
Develop Before Develop After
down methane into carbon and hydrogen,
producing CO2-free hydrogen with solid
carbon as the sole byproduct. Methane
pyrolysis aims to convert methane into
This is the result of mixing the three catalyst, and it is the result of an approach to previous research [5]
hydrogen, but lacks hydrogen production,
requires solid catalysts, and has high costs.
This research aims to develop a robust Conclusion
catalyst for producing significant hydrogen. Characterization
If the catalyst is applied during the process, Research synthesizes Sc-Bx/ZrO2 catalyst for
hydrogen will be produced in an enormous sustainable power systems, reducing greenhouse
amount without the carbon dioxide gas emissions and utilizing renewable energy
footprint. sources like hydrogen in methane pyrolysis.

Applications
Data Analysis After producing large amount of hydrogen
TEM XRD without carbon dioxide, using this large amount
After collecting the data, it will be analyzed of hydrogen as sustainable energy.
by statistical software such as Excel. They
will be compared by the amount of CH4 Reaction
hydrogen per catalytic effect..
Future work
Apply the process without a carbon
dioxide footprint, produce pure hydrogen,
and do marketing on the benefits of
carbon black.

Carbon black References

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