
Abstract. Model Ni/Al2O3 catalysts promoted with different amounts of molybdenum were examined in order to explain a strong increase of the resistance to coking in the steam reforming of hydrocarbons. The properties of catalysts were investigated after various treatment conditions in the water/hydrogen mixtures by means of XRD, XPS, temperature-programmed and gravimetric methods. The studies e…

Abstract. Porous clay heterostructures (PCHs) were synthesized from natural montmorillonite and vermiculite as well as synthetic saponite using the surfactant directed method. The direct synthesis of PCHs from saponite and montmorillonite was possible, while the pre-treatment of parent vermiculite with acids was necessary prior to the intercalation step. The PCH samples were characterized w…