Novel synthesis of a NiMoP phosphide catalyst in a CH4–CO2 gas mixture

Abstract

NiMo bimetallic phosphide was synthesized from its corresponding oxidic precursor in a 1 : 1 CH₄ : CO₂ gas mixture for the first time. The in situ synthesized NiMoP phase in the feed for CH₄–CO₂ reforming can exhibit a higher activity compared to the one prepared in H₂.