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Disclaimer
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NCSU Abstract
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Clemson Abstract
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Table of Contents
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v
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List of Graphical Materials
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vii
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List of Equations and Reactions
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ix
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Preferential Oxidation (NCSU)
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1.2 Motivation (NCSU)
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1.3 Introduction (Clemson)
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4
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2. Executive Summary
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2.1 NCSU Executive Summary
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2.2 Clemson Executive Summary
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5
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3. Experimental
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3.1 Catalyst Support (NCSU)
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3.2 Experimental Design (NCSU)
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3.2.1 Equipment and Measurement (NCSU)
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3.2.2 Reactor Design (NCSU)
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3.2.3 Process Design (NCSU)
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3.3 Pulse Chemisorption Run Procedure (NCSU)
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3.4 Temperature Programmed Desorption Run
Procedure (NCSU)
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3.5 Catalyst Preparation (Clemson)
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3.6 Catalyst Characterization (Clemson)
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3.7 Temperature Programmed Reduction (Clemson)
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3.8 Temperature Programmed Desorption (Clemson)
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3.9 Reaction System (Clemson)
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3.10 Reaction Measurements (Clemson)
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3.11 Isotopic Transient Kinetic Analysis
(Clemson)
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4. NCSU Results and Discussion
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4.1 CO Pulse Chemisorption
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4.1.1 Theory
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4.1.2 Data Analysis
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4.1.2.1 Standards
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4.1.2.2 ‘Identical’ Supports
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4.1.2.3 Varying ppi and ρ Metal Foams
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4.1.2.4 Varying Fe Ceramic Monoliths
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4.2 CO Temperature Programmed Desorption
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4.2.1 Theory
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4.2.2 Data Analysis
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4.1.2.1 Standards
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4.2.2.2 ‘Identical’ Supports
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4.1.2.3 Varying ppi and ρ Metal Foams
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4.1.2.4 Varying Fe Ceramic Monoliths
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5. Clemson Results and Discussion
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| Results |
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5.1 Catalyst Characterization
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5.2 Temperature Programmed Reduction
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5.3 Temperature Programmed Desorption
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5.4 Activity Measurement
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5.5 Isotopic Transient Kinetic Analysis
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5.6 Characteristics of the Catalyst Surface at
Steady State
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5.7 Chemisorption and TPD Results
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5.8 Effect on Fe Promotion on Overall Activity
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5.9 Selectivity
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5.10 Deactivation Behavior
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6. Conclusions
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6.1 NCSU Conclusion
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6.2 Clemson Conclusion
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7. Recommendations
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7.1 NCSU Recommendations
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7.2 Clemson Recommendations
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8. References
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9. Bibliography
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10. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Appendices
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Appendix A: Metal Foam Pictures
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Appendix B: NCSU Reactor and Process Diagrams
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Appendix C: Clemson Figures
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Appendix D: NCSU Pulse Chemisorption Figures
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Appendix E: NCSU TPD Figures
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