Catalysts for Reforming of Methane (A Review)

The syngas production by industrial processes of dry and steam reformation of methane gas needs further development. This work will be a comprehensive review of the catalysts used in syngas production by dry steam reforming of methane technologies. Nickel, cobalt, and copper are among the most widely used materials in the manufacture of catalysts because of their availability and effectiveness. Bimetallic Ni−Co catalysts were also applied to combine the high activity of Ni with the coke stability of Co-based catalysts. Furthermore, there are many noble metals, like rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, palladium, and platinum that could be used to make catalysts, but is not cost-effective. In addition, the catalysts need to oxides as support such as TiO₂, Al₂O₃, MgO, CeO₂, and ZrO₂.