CATALYTIC MATERIALS FOR PYROLYSIS OF METHANE AND PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN AND SOLID CARBON WITH SUBSTANTIALLY ZERO ATMOSPHERIC CARBON EMISSIONS

摘要

A catalyst for the pyrolysis of a hydrocarbon, such as methane or natural gas, includes a pile of waste-product configured to facilitate the decomposition of the hydrocarbon into hydrogen and carbon. The waste-product is one of bauxite residue, mill scale, or slag. The pile of waste product may be broken down into a powder or piece-meal form.