Direct decomposition of methane over Pd promoted Ni/SBA-15 catalysts

- Synthesis and characterization of Pd promoted Ni/SBA-15 catalysts for methane decomposition.
- Improved textural properties of Ni/SBA-15 after Pd deposition.
- High catalytic activity and stability of the prepared catalysts.
- Production of multi walled carbon nanotubes with open tips.
- Crystalline characterization of carbon nanotubes by XRD, Raman and thermal analysis.