Exploring the impact of nanoshaped ceria in the methanol decomposition reaction pathway for clean energy production

The effect of facet exposure in ceria nanostructures on the catalytic properties of Pd/CeO2 during methanol decomposition was investigated. The results showed the structure sensitive nature of this reaction, with the catalytic activity depending on the facet exposed in the ceria nanostructures. Operando DRIFTS-MS and DFT calculations demonstrated that methanol decomposition proceeds mainly via two…