Integrated Multiscale Methodology for Virtual Prototyping of Porous Catalysts

The microstructure of the support determines a key property of porous catalysts—effective diffusivity. Typically, supporting materials with bimodal pore size distribution are used that involve both meso- and macropores. Spatial distribution of active metal crystallites within the porous support then influences reaction rates and conversions. To optimize the catalyst support microstructure and ultimately the whole catalyst, it is necessary to relate quantitatively the morphological features of the porous structure both to its preparation conditions and to the final transport properties and catalyst performance under reaction conditions. In this paper we demonstrate the application of novel models based on the generalized volume-of-fluid method and 3D digital reconstruction of a porous structure. The procedure includes simulation of porous support formation (virtual packing of primary particles of defined shapes and sizes), drying and crystallization of impregnated metal solution (growth of metal nanopartic...

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