Nickel Oxide Secret Revealed | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Scientists cracked a big mystery in syngas production: the real catalyst isn’t metallic nickel after all, but a tiny atomic structure—Ni1O4Ni4—that forms on nickel oxide surfaces during methane conversion. This discovery means we can make fuels and chemicals with ten times less nickel, slashing costs and environmental impact. The revelation flips traditional catalyst design on its head, urging us to focus on what happens during reactions—not just before or after. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is…