Mohammed Albuali

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Saudi Arabia

Abstract Title: Catalytic conversion of crude oil to hydrogen by a one-step process via steam reforming

Biography:

Obtained a bachelor degree from KFUPM in chemical engineering with the second honor in (2011-2016).  Worked in Uthmaniyah Gas Plant as a process engineer for one year (2016-2017). Joined R&DC in Saudi Aramco and worked as a research engineer. Interested in catalysis for reforming and CO2 conversion reactions. (2017-2020) . Joined KAUST in 2020, for MS/PhD program. My PhD area of research is in the conversion of crude to hydrogen.  Participated as a first and co-author in 19 IPs and 5 publications. h-index of 4.

Research Interest:

Mohammed A Albualia b, Natalia Morlanes c, Alejandra Patino a, Diego Zapater b, Pedro Castano b d and Jorge Gascon a d a Advanced Catalytic Materials, KAUST Catalysis Center KCC, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia b Multiscale Reaction Engineering, KAUST Catalysis Center KCC, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia c KAUST Catalysis Center KCC, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia d Chemical Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering PSE Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Corresponding author: pedro.castano@kaust.edu.sa, jorge.gascon@kaust.edu.sa Abstract This work presents a multifunctional NiCoCe-based catalyst for crude oil steam reforming for hydrogen production. Arab Light AL and Arab Extra Light AXL were centrifuged to reduce the asphaltenes and sequentially steam reformed in a fixed bed reactor. Results showed that the NiCoCe catalyst was stable and highly selective under reaction conditions and in cyclic operation. The physicochemical properties of the catalyst were determined via inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The high dispersion of the NiCo alloy on a Mg–Al support was crucial for ensuring the hydrocarbon reforming in the presence of heteroatomic species. Keywords: crude oil, hydrogen production, steam reforming, catalyst development, deactivation