Ni-Mo2C supported on alumina as a substitute for Ni-Mo reduced catalysts supported on alumina material for dry reforming of methane

In this study, alumina-supported NiMo catalysts were carburized to obtain alumina-supported nickel-molybdenum carbides as potential catalysts for dry reforming of methane. The typical carbide was compared with a low carburized material (in 5% H2/CH4) and a reduced NiMo catalyst. It was shown that the passivated alumina-supported NiMo catalysts by carbon lead to higher reactivity, selectivity, and stability for dry methane reforming reaction.