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Clean synthesis gas preparation as a building block using nano-catalysts considering products

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  • Kim, Kyoung-Jin
  • Jeon, Kyung-Won
  • Roh, Hyun-Seog

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This review provides an in-depth analysis of advancements in reforming processes for syngas preparation, emphasizing methane as the primary feedstock due to its abundance and versatility. Syngas is a versatile building block for producing chemicals, fuels, and power. Its applications range from ammonia, methanol, and formaldehyde production to Fischer–Tropsch synthesis and synthetic fuels, each requiring a specific H2/CO ratio. Considering these target products, the study evaluates conventional methods—steam reforming, CO2 reforming, partial oxidation, bi-reforming, and tri-reforming—as well as emerging techniques such as chemical looping, photocatalytic, and plasma-assisted reforming. A key focus is on tailoring the H2/CO ratios in syngas produced from catalytic reforming reactions using different oxidants to meet specific industrial requirements.

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  • Kim, Kyoung-Jin & Jeon, Kyung-Won & Roh, Hyun-Seog, 2026. "Clean synthesis gas preparation as a building block using nano-catalysts considering products," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 230(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:230:y:2026:i:c:s1364032125013723
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116699
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