title: Progress in Synthesis of Highly Active and Stable Nickel-Based Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane.
abstract: In recent decades, rising anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (mainly CO2 and CH4 ) have increased alarm due to escalating effects of global warming. The dry carbon dioxide reforming of methane (DRM) reaction is a sustainable way to utilize these notorious greenhouse gases. This paper presents a review of recent progress in the development of nickel-based catalysts for the DRM reaction. The enviable low cost and wide availability of nickel compared with noble metals is the main reason for persistent research efforts in optimizing the synthesis of nickel-based catalysts. Important catalyst features for the rational design of a coke-resistant nickel-based nanocatalyst for the DRM reaction are also discussed. In addition, several innovative developments based on salient features for the stabilization of nickel nanocatalysts through various means (which include functionalization with precursors, synthesis by plasma treatment, stabilization/confinement on mesoporous/microporous/carbon supports, and the formation of metal oxides) are highlighted. The final part of this review covers major issues and proposed improvement strategies pertaining to the rational design of nickel-based catalysts with high activity and stability for the DRM reaction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore. chekawis@nus.edu.sg.
authors.forename: Sibudjing
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kawi
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
authors.forename: Yasotha
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kathiraser
authors.affiliation: Institute of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P.R. China.
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ni
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
authors.forename: Usman
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Oemar
authors.affiliation: School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, 1 Caiguan Road, Yunyan District, 550003, Guiyang, P.R. China.
authors.forename: Ziwei
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
authors.forename: Eng Toon
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Saw
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D002384:Catalysis; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D008697:Methane / Q000737:chemistry*; D008956:Models, Chemical; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D009532:Nickel; D008697:Methane
keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; nanoparticles; nickel; structure-activity relationships; synthesis design