Catalytic Conversion of Methane and Carbon Dioxide into Hydrogen, Methanol, and Fuels
This community focuses on designing catalysts and reactor systems to convert methane and carbon dioxide into hydrogen, syngas, methanol, and liquid fuels.
The work centers on catalytic processes for methane reforming, including steam reforming, dry reforming, and oxidative coupling, as well as the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide into methanol and methane. Key materials include nickel, cobalt, and copper-based catalysts, often supported on alumina, ceria, or zeolites. The research addresses specific chemical challenges such as coke resistance, catalyst deactivation, and the selective formation of target molecules. Applications span hydrogen production for energy storage, the synthesis of methanol as a chemical feedstock, and the generation of syngas for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The field also explores chemical looping combustion and the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar thermal and electrochemical methods, to drive these conversions.
The largest share of the community's output is found in cerium research, accounting for 4.2% of all cerium research, followed by cobalt at 2.8% and hydrogen at 2.3%. Cobalt contributes the highest number of papers within this group, with 1,232 entries, while cerium contributes 926.
The community comprises 14,685 papers, published primarily in Fuel, the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and the Journal of Catalysis.
Recent work continues to focus on enhancing the selectivity and durability of catalysts for methane dry reforming and CO2 hydrogenation. New studies explore advanced materials such as metal-organic framework-derived heterojunctions, perovskite ferrites, and single-atom catalysts to improve reaction efficiency and stability under operating conditions.