SBIR Phase I: High-Performance Hydrocarbon Reforming Catalysts for Fuel Cell Systems

该小型企业创新研究（SBIR）第一阶段项目将专注于开发用于燃料电池系统燃料处理器的高性能烃重整催化剂。 本研究项目的目的是确定新型复合材料方法的可行性，以开发具有高烃重整反应活性、抗积碳降解和耐硫的重整催化剂 碳氢燃料中的杂质。 该方法是基于识别的配方和使用的合成方法，以提供最终的催化金属分散在一个稳定的载体材料，有助于重整反应。 第一阶段的研究结果将建立一种设计高活性和耐用催化剂的方法，用于使用天然气，丙烷，柴油，汽油和航空等现有燃料的燃料电池系统 燃料. 需要新的能源系统，可以使用化石燃料，产生更少的温室气体和污染排放。 该计划支持国家提高能源效率，减少污染， 减少排放，减少进口能源的使用，以满足美国的需求。 所提出的催化剂技术适用于住宅、工业、汽车和军事市场中的许多发电应用。

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will focus on the development of high-performance hydrocarbon reforming catalysts for fuel processors of fuel cell systems. The objective of this research project is to determine feasibility of novel composite materials approach for development of reforming catalysts with high activity for hydrocarbon reforming reactions, resistance to degradation via carbon deposition, and tolerance to sulfur impurities in the hydrocarbon fuels. The approach is based on the identification of formulations and use of synthesis methods to provide ultimate dispersion of catalytic metals within a stable support material that contributes to the reforming reactions. The Phase I research results will establish an approach for designing highly active and durable catalysts for use in fuel cell systems operating on existing fuels such as natural gas, propane, diesel, gasoline, and aviation fuels. New energy systems are required that can operate on fossil fuels and generate less greenhouse gases and polluting emissions. The proposed program supports the nation's goals of increasing energy efficiency, reducing polluting emissions, and reducing the use of imported energy resources to meet U.S. needs. The proposed catalyst technology is applicable to a number of power generation applications in residential, industrial, automotive, and military markets.