Application of electrochemically assisted synthesis of MOFs-derived phosphides as catalyst for CH4-CO2 reforming

The CH4-CO2 reforming reaction can realize the utilization of both CH4 and CO2, which is important to control the greenhouse effect and protect the environment. The development of low-cost, high-activity and high-stability reforming catalysts is the focus of research. This work used electrochemical methods to synthesize Cu3(BTC)2 in high yields. Cu3(BTC)2 was subsequently used as a precursor and Cu3P was synthesized by direct phosphorylation at different temperatures. Both high and low phosphatization temperatures can reduce the hydrogen precipitation performance of the prepared catalyst. In the CH4-CO2 reforming reaction, the Cu3P catalyst prepared at elevated temperature has more excellent activity and…