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CH4/CD4 isotope effects in the carbon dioxide reforming of methane to syngas over SiO2-supported nickel catalysts

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By performing the CH4 + CO2 and CD4 + CO2 reactions alternately over SiO2-supported nickel catalysts in a pulse micro-reactor, normal deuterium isotope effects on both the methane conversion reaction and on the CO formation reaction have been observed in the process of CO2 reforming of methane. Based on the observed CH4/CD4 isotope effects, the pathways for the formation of CO are discussed.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, 224 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, HongKong

    Hai-You Wang & Chak-Tong Au

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Wang, HY., Au, CT. CH4/CD4 isotope effects in the carbon dioxide reforming of methane to syngas over SiO2-supported nickel catalysts. Catal Lett 38, 77–79 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00806903

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