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The application of inelastic neutron scattering to investigate the 'dry' reforming of methane over an alumina-supported nickel catalyst operating under conditions where filamentous carbon formation is prevalent

This paper demonstrates how inelastic neutron scattering studies of nickel methane reforming catalysts can be used to uniquely probe the role of CO2 in carbon laydown, leading to catalyst deactivation and limiting commercial application. Significantly improved understanding of surface reaction pathways has resulted, providing the potential for an environmental pollutant to be efficiently utilised to yield an important chemical primary feedstock. The paper is part of a major EPSRC (EP/E028861, EP/E030580) and STFC-funded collaborative project between Keele and Glasgow Universities and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and has led to an invited talk at the 2014 American Chemical Society Conference.