Process and catalyst system for the production of high quality syngas from light hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide

Abstract

The present invention describes a process and catalysts for the conversion of a light hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide input stream into high quality syngas with the subsequent conversion of the syngas into fuels or chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an efficient, solid solution catalyst for the production of a carbon containing gas from carbon dioxide and light hydrocarbons. The catalyst comprises a single transition metal, and the transition metal is nickel.

1 . A solid solution catalyst for the production of high quality syngas from carbon dioxide and light hydrocarbons, wherein the catalyst comprises a single transition metal, and wherein the transition metal is nickel. 
     
     
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         32 . A nickel-based, solid solution catalyst for producing syngas, wherein the catalyst is in contact with CO 2 , and wherein the catalyst is capable of producing syngas with a pre-selected ratio of H 2 /CO, and wherein the H 2 /CO ratio is capable of being varied based on the production process used to produce the syngas, wherein the nickel-based, solid solution catalyst comprises only one transition metal, and wherein the transition metal is nickel. 
     
     
         33 . The nickel-based, solid solution catalyst according to  claim 32 , wherein the catalyst is stable up to 1,100° C. 
     
     
         34 . The nickel-based, solid solution catalyst according to  claim 32 , wherein the catalyst does not include a precious metal. 
     
     
         35 . The nickel-based solid solution catalyst according to  claim 32 , wherein the catalyst contains 5-20 wt. % nickel. 
     
     
         36 . The nickel-based, solid solution catalyst according to  claim 32 , wherein the catalyst is capable of producing syngas with a H 2 /CO ratio ranging from 1.5 to 2.5. 
     
     
         37 . The nickel-based, solid solution catalyst according to  claim 32 , wherein the catalyst is capable of producing syngas with a H 2 /CO ratio ranging from 0.7 to 1.0. 
     
     
         38 . A nickel-based catalyst for producing syngas, wherein the catalyst is in contact with CO 2 , and wherein the catalyst is capable of producing syngas with a pre-selected ratio of H 2 /CO, and wherein the H 2 /CO ratio is capable of being varied based on the production process used to produce the syngas, wherein the nickel-based catalyst comprises only one transition metal, and wherein the transition metal is nickel. 
     
     
         39 . The nickel-based catalyst according to  claim 38 , wherein the catalyst is stable up to 1,100° C. 
     
     
         40 . The nickel-based catalyst according to  claim 38 , wherein the catalyst does not include a precious metal. 
     
     
         41 . The nickel-based catalyst according to  claim 38 , wherein the catalyst contains 5-20 wt. % nickel. 
     
     
         42 . The nickel-based catalyst according to  claim 38 , wherein the catalyst is capable of producing syngas with a H 2 /CO ratio ranging from 1.5 to 2.5. 
     
     
         43 . The nickel-based catalyst according to  claim 38 , wherein the catalyst is capable of producing syngas with a H 2 /CO ratio ranging from 0.7 to 1.0.