Dry Reforming of CH4/CO2 by Stable Ni Nanocrystals on Porous Single-Crystalline MgO Monoliths at Reduced Temperature

Dry reforming of CH4/CO2 provides a promising and economically feasible route for the large-scale carbon fixation; however, the coking and sintering of catalysts remain a fundamental challenge. Here we stabilize single-crystalline Ni nanoparticles at the surface of porous single-crystalline MgO monoliths and show the quantitative production of syngas from dry reforming of CH4/CO2. We show the complete conversion of CH4/CO2 even only at 700 degrees C with excellent performance durability after a continuous operation of 500 hours. The well-defined and catalytically active Ni-MgO interfaces facilitate the reforming reaction and enhance the coking resistance. Our findings would enable an industrially and economically viable path for carbon reclamation, and the Nanocrystal On Porous Single-crystalline Monoliths technique could lead to stable catalyst designs for many challenging reactions.

Automated summary

This study successfully stabilized Ni nanoparticles on a unique catalyst structure, achieving efficient conversion of dry reforming of CH4/CO2 to syngas and demonstrating good durability. The design of Ni-MgO interfaces facilitated the reaction process and enhanced coking resistance.