Kinetics and mechanism of light-driven methane decomposition on nickel/nitrogen-doped multiwalled carbon nanotubes

Key Points

• The light-driven methane decomposition on nickel/nitrogen-doped multiwalled carbon nanotubes is efficiently facilitated by catalytic mechanisms.
• In experiments, a notable reduction in methane emissions was observed, achieving conversion rates exceeding 75% under optimal conditions.
• Analysis utilized a combination of kinetic modeling and spectroscopic methods to elucidate the reaction pathways involved in methane conversion.
• Findings support potential applications in sustainable energy systems, emphasizing the need for further exploration into scalable methodologies.