High CO₂ Selectivity in Methanol Steam Reforming through ZnPd/ZnO Teamwork

Abstract

Together we are strong: Immediately after high-temperature reduction, ZnPd/ZnO catalysts are not notably CO2 selective in the methanol steam reforming process. Under methanol steam reforming conditions, high CO2 selectivity can only be achieved by the rather slow formation of ZnO patches on the surface of intermetallic ZnPd nanoparticles to create a highly synergistic interface. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.