Turning Poison into Power: In-situ Carbon-Nanotube-Promoted Microwave Absorption Sustains High-Efficiency Methane Dry Reforming

Yu Shi; Aiping Zhang; Fagen Wang; Weiqiang Fan

doi:10.1039/d6cc01563h

January 1, 2026Chemical Communications

Turning Poison into Power: In-situ Carbon-Nanotube-Promoted Microwave Absorption Sustains High-Efficiency Methane Dry Reforming

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This research aims to investigate the role of in-situ carbon nanotubes in enhancing microwave-assisted dry reforming of methane using Ni/CeO2 catalysts.
Evaluated the performance of Ni/CeO2 catalysts in microwave-assisted dry reforming of methane (MA-DRM)
Analyzed the effect of in-situ generated carbon nanotubes on catalytic activity
Assessed the self-optimizing behavior of catalysts in the reforming process.
In-situ carbon nanotubes significantly improved catalyst performance, enhancing methane conversion rates.
The catalysis showed increased resilience to deactivation, maintaining efficiency over prolonged use.
The study reported a transformation in the catalytic behavior, leveraging the properties of carbon nanotubes.

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Shows enhanced efficiency in methane dry reforming, indicating a novel catalytic approach.

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We report an unconventional carbon-promoted effect in Ni/CeO2 catalysts enhancing microwave-assisted dry reforming of methane (MA-DRM). Rather than causing deactivation, in-situ generated carbon nanotubes transform the catalyst into a self-optimizing...

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