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The development of suitable and low-cost catalysts for dry reforming of methane is a significant challenge

Research gap analysis derived from 4 chemistry papers in our local library.

The gap

The development of suitable and low-cost catalysts for dry reforming of methane is a significant challenge. The high operating temperatures typically required and the occurrence of side reactions are major issues associated with this proces

Evidence profile

Sourced from the future work and abstract and future-work section and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 109 times in total.

Research trend

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Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

Recent advances in promoting dry reforming of methane using nickel-based catalysts (2024) · Catalysis Science & Technology · cited 109× · doi
Dry reforming of methane (DRM) reaction is currently receiving renewed attentions for carbon capture, utilization & storage (CCUS) owing to its advantages of simultaneous reaction with CH4 and CO2 by forming H2 and CO, which are the ideal products for industries. This review discussed the mechanism of DRM over Ni-based catalysts, the issues and the advances of performance enhancement of the catalysts for the promotion of the technology. Owing to the fact that Ni is an active cost-effective metal for DRM, however, with propensity for sintering and carbon deposition that inhibits its performance, significant strategies have been promoted for strengthening the performance of Ni-based catalysts such as incorporating supports and doping promoters by various synthesis methods. 1724 | Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14, 1712–1729 This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2024 Open Access Article. Published on 16 February 2024. Downloaded on 6/14/2026 8:35:20 AM. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.View Article OnlineCatalysis Science & Technology
generalfuture work
Keywords: catalysts performance article reaction carbon owing based technology reforming methane currently receiving renewed attentions capture
Charge‐Directed Photothermal Methane Dry Reforming Enabled by Interfacial TiO x Nanodomains (2026) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi
ABSTRACT Photothermal dry reforming of methane (DRM) enables solar‐driven upgrading of CH 4 and CO 2 , yet its efficiency and durability are hindered by carbon deposition and poorly defined photochemical contributions.
generalabstractevidence 5/5
Keywords: abstract photothermal reforming methane enables solar driven upgrading efficiency durability hindered carbon deposition poorly defined
Advances in Fe-based catalysts for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide toward higher alcohols (2026) · Catal · doi
Further research is needed to develop more efficient and selective Fe-based catalysts. The use of novel support materials and the introduction of promoters can enhance the activity and selectivity of the catalysts. The development of scalable and sustainable processes for CO2 hydrogenation to higher alcohols is essential.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: further research needed develop efficient selective fe-based catalysts
Medium-energy mechanosynthesis parameters enhancing the dry reforming of methane over Ni/CeO2 catalysts (2026) · Discover Catalysis · doi
The development of suitable and low-cost catalysts for dry reforming of methane is a significant challenge. The high operating temperatures typically required and the occurrence of side reactions are major issues associated with this process.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: development suitable low-cost catalysts dry reforming methane significant

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The development of suitable and low-cost catalysts for dry reforming of methane is a significant challenge. The high operating temperatures typically required and the occurrence of… This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 4 papers, rated weak evidence.

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