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 Ni Mo 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% H 2 /CH 4 ) and a reduced Ni Mo catalyst. It was shown that the passivated alumina-supported Ni Mo catalysts by carbon lead to higher reactivity, selectivity, and stability for dry methane reforming reaction.