Phase-controlled CeBO3 supports for Ni-based catalysts: DFT and experimental insights into structure–reactivity relationships in acetic acid steam reforming

Key Points

• Structure-reactivity relationships reveal how different phases of CeBO3 support affect catalytic performance.
• Key metric: Ni-based catalysts on CeBO3 showed a significant increase in reaction efficiency during steam reforming.
• Assessment using density functional theory (DFT) and experimental approaches highlights the phase-dependent behavior of catalysts.
• Findings highlight the potential for improved acetic acid reforming techniques using phase-controlled supports for better efficiency.