Structural dynamics in Ni–Fe catalysts during CO<sub>2</sub> methanation – role of iron oxide clusters
Marc‐André Serrer, Abhijeet Gaur, Jelena Jelic, Sebastian Weber, Charlotte Fritsch, Adam H. Clark, Erisa Saraçi, Felix Studt, Jan‐Dierk Grunwaldt
Abstract
<italic>Operando</italic> XAS coupled with MES supported by DFT unravel the highly dynamic nature of Ni–Fe catalysts during CO<sub>2</sub> methanation and beneficial formation of iron oxide clusters.
Topics & Concepts
MethanationCatalysisOxideIron oxideX-ray absorption spectroscopyInorganic chemistryCarbon monoxideMaterials scienceChemistryChemical engineeringAbsorption spectroscopyMetallurgyPhysicsOrganic chemistryQuantum mechanicsEngineeringCatalysts for Methane ReformingCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis