Low temperature NH3 cracking over supported Ru and bimetallic transition metal catalysts

We propose to study the active state of 5 wt% Ru on different metal oxide supports at typical NH3 cracking conditions and compare its activity with bimetallic catalyst based on transition metals (Co-Fe, Co-Ni, Co-Mo) supported on MgO. XAS-XRD in combination with mass spectrometry is an excellent combination for studying the local environment of the metals in these catalysts at industrially relevant conditions. The state of Ru, Co, Fe, Ni and Mo, potential deactivation due to sintering, and the influence of metal-support interactions will be explored to find suitable catalysts for producing N3-H2 mixtures as carbon-free gas turbine fuel.