Core–shell structured nanoparticles (M@SiO2, Al2O3, MgO; M = Fe, Co, Ni, Ru) and their application in COx-free H2 production
The nano-Ru@SiO 2 catalyst is extremely active and the most efficient for H 2 production among the three kinds of core–shell catalysts. On the other hand, although the nano-Ni@SiO 2 is more active than the nano-Fe@SiO 2 in the 500–550 °C range, the latter performs better at temperatures beyond 600 °C.