Enhanced Dry Reforming of Methane Catalysis by Ni at Heterointerfaces between Thin MgAlOx and Bulk ZrO2

The Cover Feature depicts the possible Ni locations on the MgAlO_x/ZrO₂ support and highlights the superior DRM reaction performance of Ni at the heterointerfacial sites. The catalytic behaviors across these diverse Ni positions are metaphorically represented by the thrust of the rockets and the brightness of the Ni particles. In their Research Article, M. M. Montemore, O. M. Gazit and co-worker demonstrate that the heterointerface between a thin MgAlO_x overlayer and the underlying bulk ZrO₂ is the preferred site for Ni particles. The combined results from XPS, DFT, H₂-TPR, TEM, and catalytic studies indicate that the tri-phase boundary among Ni, MgAlO_x, and ZrO₂ offers unique metal-support interactions and enhanced performance in methane dry reforming. More information can be found in the Research Article by M. M. Montemore, O. M. Gazit and co-workers.

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