Hexagonal boron nitride supported mesoSiO2-confined Ni catalysts for dry reforming of methane.

Based on the superior chemical and thermal stability of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), we design and synthesize h-BN supported mesoSiO2-confined Ni catalysts with a stable architecture. The as-prepared catalyst exhibits excellent coke- and sintering-resistance performance in the dry reforming of methane, and especially, there is almost no loss of activity even after a 100 h stability test due to the synergistic effects of the h-BN interface and Ni nanoparticles.