Effect of RE-Doped and RE Quantity of Ni-Based Catalysts on CH4/CO2 Reforming Reaction

RE-doped Ni-based catalysts were prepared by sol-gel method.These catalysts were applied to the reaction of CO2 reforming CH4 to syngas.The studies reveal that RE-doped ( RE = La, Ce, Sm, Yb) Ni-based catalysts show higher catalytic activity than undoped Ni-based catalyst, and with the increasing of RE-doped quantity, the catalytic activity of catalysts exhibits regular changes.When RE-doped quantity is 0.2% ( molar ratio), the catalysts show the best catalytic activity.