Application note: Dynamic Gas-Solid Surface Interactions for Dry Reforming of Methane via In-Situ DRIFTS Analysis

Dry reforming of methane (DRM) converts methane (CH₄) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) - two major greenhouse gases - into syngas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen used to make fuels and chemicals. To improve this process, researchers studied how gases interact with a nickel–ruthenium catalyst on cerium oxide nanorods using in-situ DRIFTS, an advanced infrared technique. With a high-temperature chamber, they tracked surface changes from 50 °C to 450 °C in real time. The findings help guide the development of better DRM catalysts, supporting cleaner energy production and smarter use of greenhouse gases. Read more below in our application note.